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Add iterative ternary search algorithm

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#2,613 opened on Oct 27, 2017

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Details: Iterative version of the currently implemented recursive ternary search algorithm.

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Research direction
Study the existing recursive ternary search algorithm in C++ and implement an iterative version using a loop or explicit stack. Verify correctness with test cases.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
backend
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Feature
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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GitC++
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80