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Learn how to effectively merge two sorted integer arrays in C# while avoiding duplicates and optimizing performance.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Merging Two Sorted Arrays in C# Without Duplicates

Merging two sorted integer arrays into a single sorted array without duplicates is a common programming challenge that many developers encounter. The task involves maintaining the order of elements while ensuring that no value appears more than once in the final output array. In this guide, we will break down the algorithm for achieving this in C# , offering an efficient solution and discussing potential pitfalls.

Understanding the Problem

Imagine you have two sorted arrays, for instance:

firstArray = {1, 2, 3, 5, 7}

secondArray = {2, 3, 4, 6, 8}

If we merge these arrays naively, we may end up with duplicates like 2 and 3 appearing more than once. Our goal is to combine these arrays into one sorted array containing unique elements:

mergedArray = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

Common Pitfall

A significant obstacle when implementing the merge function is the initialization of the merged array and handling duplicates efficiently. It's easy to accidentally include the default integer value (0) if the merged array size is not handled correctly.

Step-by-Step Solution

Let’s dive into the solution with an organized approach.

Step 1: Initialize Variables

We need to declare variables to keep track of each array's current indices and the merged result:

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Step 2: Merge Without Duplicates

We will compare elements of both arrays, insert the smaller one into the merged array if it’s not already included, and move to the next index. This loop will continue until we've traversed one of the arrays.

Merging Logic

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Step 3: Handle Remaining Elements

Once one of the arrays is exhausted, we need to add the remaining elements from the other array while checking for duplicates.

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Step 4: Resize the Merged Array

Since we have added unique items, we should resize the merged array to eliminate any excess unused space.

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Complete Code Example

Here’s the final code snippet pulling together all the parts we worked through:

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Conclusion

In this post, we explored how to effectively merge two sorted arrays in C# while eliminating duplicates. We handled common pitfalls by maintaining a careful track of indices and ensuring that only unique items are added to the final array. By following this method, you can implement an efficient and clean solution to the problem of merging sorted arrays.

Whether you're preparing for an interview, working on a coding assignment, or just brushing up on your programming skills—mastering array manipulations and ensuring efficient duplicates removal will undoubtedly improve your proficiency in C# .