Backtracking algorithm

Date: 2023-02-14

Backtracking is a brute-force algorithmic technique that uses recursion to explore all possible solutions to a problem, selecting the optimal one. It systematically tries various solution sequences, employing a depth-first search and a bounding function to prune non-viable branches. The algorithm essentially traverses a tree of possible states, backtracking when a solution path fails. While useful for problems with multiple solutions, backtracking isn't always the most efficient approach. The article provides a Java example of finding subsets that sum to a target value using this method.

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