JavaScript Interview P06: Binary Search, divide and conquer, algorithm #datastructures #react

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Yes, binary search is a classic example of the divide and conquer algorithmic paradigm. Here's why:

Divide and Conquer in Binary Search
Divide:
The array is divided into two halves by calculating the middle index. This division occurs in each iteration or recursive call.
Conquer:
The algorithm determines which half of the array contains the target element (based on comparison with the middle element). It then "conquers" by eliminating the other half.
Combine:
In binary search, there's no explicit "combine" step since the solution is derived directly when the target element is found or determined not to exist. The algorithm ends once the target is located.
How It Fits Divide and Conquer
Recursive Structure: Binary search can be implemented recursively, where the problem (searching the array) is reduced to searching half the array in each step.
Efficiency: By dividing the problem into halves, the time complexity is logarithmic (O(logn)
O(logn)).