Скачать или смотреть LeetCode 4: Median of Two Sorted Arrays | C# Solution | Binary Search

🔍 Tackle this hard-level problem of finding the median of two sorted arrays using #binarysearch and #divideandconquer. This solution achieves O(log(min(m,n))) time complexity and O(1) space complexity.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Understanding problem statement
00:53 - Naive approach
01:12 - Big O notation calculated
01:37 - Using Binary Search
10:23 - Big O Notation explained
10:55 - C# solution walk-through
13:33 - Solution analysis - runtime + memory

🧠 Key Concepts
Binary search on smaller array
Partition technique
Handling odd/even total elements
Edge cases with empty arrays

📚 Learning Points
How to reduce time complexity from O(m+n) to O(log(min(m,n)))
Efficient median calculation without merging arrays
Practical application of binary search beyond simple lookup
Handle edge cases in array manipulation

🔗 Related LeetCode Problems
LeetCode 295: Find Median from Data Stream
LeetCode 88: Merge Sorted Array
LeetCode 215: Kth Largest Element in an Array
LeetCode 240: Search a 2D Matrix II

👥 Target Audience
This video is ideal for intermediate to advanced programmers preparing for technical interviews at FAANG companies and other tech firms that ask hard algorithmic questions.

📋 Prerequisites
Understanding of arrays and binary search algorithms
Basic knowledge of time and space complexity
Familiarity with C# syntax

🔗 Useful Links
LeetCode problem: https://leetcode.com/problems/median-...
Solution code: https://shortenertool-qojxs-fa.azurew...

📢 Call to Action
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Additional Tips

📌 Pinned Comment Suggestion
"Which part of this binary search approach was most challenging for you to understand? Let me know, and I'll provide additional explanations!"

🎨 Visualization Idea
Create a visual diagram showing the partition of two arrays with pointers to demonstrate how the binary search narrows down to find the correct partition that gives the median.

🖼️ Thumbnail Concept
Split-screen showing two colored sorted arrays with a clear median line and "O(log(min(m,n)))" prominently displayed. Include "Hard" difficulty badge.

🔑 Key Points to Emphasize
1. Why naive merging approach is suboptimal (O(m+n) vs O(log(min(m,n))))
2. The mathematical proof for finding the correct partition
3. How to handle both even and odd total lengths