Backtracking is a systematic approach for solving problems by exploring all possible solutions. Here are tips and strategies for solving problems using backtracking
I. TIPS & STRATEGIES FOR SOLVING BACKTRACKING PROBLEMS:
1. Understand the Problem:
- Clearly understand the problem statement, constraints, and the objective of the problem.
1.1. Indicators of Backtracking Problems:
i. Exploration of All Possibilities:
- Backtracking is often used when you need to explore all possible solutions or combinations of a problem space.
- If the problem asks for finding all valid configurations or combinations, it might be a backtracking problem.
ii. Decision Tree Structure:
- Look for problems where decisions are made at each step, leading to a tree-like structure of possibilities.
- Each decision at a particular step may result in multiple subproblems, and backtracking is used to explore each decision path.
