search in rotated sorted array

LeetCode 33: Search in Rotated Sorted Array

i recently solved the search in rotated sorted array problem on leetcode, and it's a great example of array, binary search techniques. this medium problem tests your understanding of array, binary search.

Problem Statement

[problem description would go here - you can add the actual problem statement]

My Approach

when i first saw this problem, i immediately thought about using binary search. the key insight is [to be filled based on the specific problem].

Initial Thoughts

i started by thinking about different approaches:

**brute force** - [brute force approach description]
**optimized approach** - Binary Search
**alternative approach** - [alternative approach if applicable]

Solution Strategy

i decided to use a Binary Search with the following strategy:

**[step 1]** - [description]
**[step 2]** - [description]
**[step 3]** - [description]

My Solution

def solution(self, params):
# implementation would go here
pass

Code Breakdown

let me walk through how this solution works:

1. [Section 1]

# code snippet

[explanation]

2. [Section 2]

# code snippet

[explanation]

Example Walkthrough

let's trace through an example:

[step-by-step walkthrough]

Time and Space Complexity

**time complexity:** [complexity analysis]
**space complexity:** [complexity analysis]

Key Insights

**[insight 1]** - [explanation]
**[insight 2]** - [explanation]
**[insight 3]** - [explanation]

Alternative Approaches

i also considered:

**[alternative 1]** - [description]
**[alternative 2]** - [description]

Edge Cases to Consider

**[edge case 1]** - [description]
**[edge case 2]** - [description]
**[edge case 3]** - [description]

Lessons Learned

this problem taught me:

[lesson 1]
[lesson 2]
[lesson 3]

Conclusion

the search in rotated sorted array problem is a great exercise in array, binary search. the key insight is [key takeaway].

you can find my complete solution on [leetcode](https://leetcode.com/problems/search-in-rotated-sorted-array/solutions/1234569/search-in-rotated-sorted-array-solution-by-1cbyc).

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*this is part of my leetcode problem-solving series. i'm documenting my solutions to help others learn and to track my own progress.*