Bit Manipulation pattern

Single Number

Given a non-empty array where every element appears twice except for one, find that single one using O(1) extra space. Watch it run step by step, then write your own pseudocode and get it checked by AI.

  • LeetCode 136
  • Easy
  • 2 approaches

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Bit ManipulationLeetCode 136

Easy

From the first idea to the best one

  1. 01 Brute · hash count O(n)O(n) space
  2. 02 Optimized · XOR O(n)O(1) space
Each approach plays step by step, with its time and space.

What you will learn

  • How to read Single Number and spot the bit manipulation pattern in it
  • Brute · hash count: O(n) time, O(n) space
  • Optimized · XOR: O(n) time, O(1) space
  • The pseudocode for each approach, its line lit as the animation runs
  • Practice: write your own pseudocode and get it checked

More Bit Manipulation

See Single Number run, step by step

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