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Data Structures - Dynamic Programming

Dynamic programming approach is similar to divide and conquer in breaking down the problem into
smaller and yet smaller possible sub-problems. But unlike, divide and conquer, these sub-problems
are not solved independently. Rather, results of these smaller sub-problems are remembered and
used for similar or overlapping sub-problems.

Dynamic programming is used where we have problems, which can be divided into similar sub-
problems, so that their results can be re-used. Mostly, these algorithms are used for optimization.
Before solving the in-hand sub-problem, dynamic algorithm will try to examine the results of the
previously solved sub-problems. The solutions of sub-problems are combined in order to achieve
the best solution.
So we can say that −

The problem should be able to be divided into smaller overlapping sub-problem.


An optimum solution can be achieved by using an optimum solution of smaller sub-
problems.

Dynamic algorithms use Memoization.

Comparison

In contrast to greedy algorithms, where local optimization is addressed, dynamic algorithms are
motivated for an overall optimization of the problem.
In contrast to divide and conquer algorithms, where solutions are combined to achieve an overall
solution, dynamic algorithms use the output of a smaller sub-problem and then try to optimize a
bigger sub-problem. Dynamic algorithms use Memoization to remember the output of already
solved sub-problems.

Example

The following computer problems can be solved using dynamic programming approach −
Fibonacci number series
Knapsack problem
Tower of Hanoi
All pair shortest path by Floyd-Warshall
Shortest path by Dijkstra
Project scheduling
Dynamic programming can be used in both top-down and bottom-up manner. And of course, most
of the times, referring to the previous solution output is cheaper than recomputing in terms of CPU
cycles.

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