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from utils.scrapers import codeforces, usaco
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from utils.chatbot import Chat
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from utils.prompts import *
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import os
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import gradio as gr
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import random
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import time
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dir_path = os.path.dirname(os.path.realpath(__file__))
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CHAT_PATH = dir_path + '/saved_chats/'
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used_ids = os.listdir(CHAT_PATH)
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ind = 0
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for i in used_ids:
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try:
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ind = max(ind, int(i.split('#')[1]))
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except:
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pass
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chats = 500
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last_update = time.time()
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with gr.Blocks(title = "CP Helper Bot") as demo:
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ins = gr.Markdown("""
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# Usage Instructions
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First, paste a valid USACO (https://usaco.org) or codeforces (https://codeforces.com) problem link into the first text box input.
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Then, paste the link to an official editorial for the problem.
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Choose between either 'hint' mode or 'editorial' mode
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## Hint Mode
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Chat with the bot about your ideas to solve the problem, and it will give you hints to guide your thinking.
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## Editorial Mode
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Get a simplified summary with step-by-step observations to solve the problem, and chat with the bot about questions you have about the editorial.
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# Feedback
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Please provide written feedback, maybe there was an issue with the bot or you really liked some response. You can give written feedback while chatting with the bot; it is recorded in real time with the chat history. Use the second text box for this.
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Please also provide feedback on the bot's helpfulness. Use the first dropdown (after you completed your chat) to rate how helpful the bot was. Consider how the bot's responses helped your understand faster and more effectively.
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Thanks for using this bot, and I hope you found it helpful!
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""")
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interface = gr.Chatbot(height='80vh', placeholder="Provide a link for the problem you're solving.",
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latex_delimiters = [{"left": "\\(", "right" : "\\)", 'display':False}, {"left": "$$$", "right" : "$$$", 'display':False}, {"left": "$", "right" : "$", 'display':False}])
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msg = gr.Textbox(label = "Chat with the bot")
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# clear = gr.ClearButton([msg, interface])
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state = gr.State()
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def cp_helper(message, history, state):
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global chats, last_update
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current_time = time.time()
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day = 24 * 60 * 60
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if (current_time - last_update >= day):
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last_update=current_time
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chats=1000
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if (chats <= 0):
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history.append((message, "Too many chats today, try again later."))
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return "", history, state
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chats-=1
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global ind
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if (state is None):
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# state = {'chatgpt': None,
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# 'problem_url': None,
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# 'edi_url' : None,
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# 'problem_text' : usaco.problem("https://usaco.org/index.php?page=viewproblem2&cpid=1421"),
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# 'edi_text' : usaco.editorial("", "https://usaco.org/current/data/sol_prob3_bronze_open24.html"),
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# 'first' : True,
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# 'style' : 'hint'}
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# state['chatgpt'] = Chat(HINT_MESSAGE(state['problem_text'], state['edi_text'])) # HINT_MESSAGE(state['problem_text'], state['edi_text'])
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# print('Edi', state['edi_text'])
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# assert(False)
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# state = {'chatgpt': None,
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# 'problem_url': None,
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# 'edi_url' : None,
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# 'problem_text' : codeforces.problem("https://codeforces.com/contest/1592/problem/E"),
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# 'edi_text' : codeforces.editorial("https://codeforces.com/contest/1592/problem/E", "https://codeforces.com/blog/entry/95583"),
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# 'first' : True,
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# 'style' : 'hint'}
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# state['chatgpt'] = Chat(HINT_MESSAGE(state['problem_text'], state['edi_text'])) #
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# print(state['problem_text'], state['edi_text'])
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ind = random.randint(1, 100000)
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state = {'chatgpt': None,
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'problem_url': None,
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'edi_url' : None,
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'problem_text' : '',
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'edi_text' : '',
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'first' : True,
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'style' : None,
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'id': '#' + str(ind)}
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# state['chatgpt'] = Chat(HINT_MESSAGE(state['problem_text'], state['edi_text']))
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ind += 1
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bot = ""
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if (state['problem_text'] == ''):
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state['problem_url'] = message
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if ('usaco' in message.lower()):
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state['problem_text'] = usaco.problem(state['problem_url'])['statement']
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elif ('codeforces' in message.lower()):
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state['problem_text'] = codeforces.problem(state['problem_url'])['statement']
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else:
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assert(False)
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bot = "Thanks! Now could you provide a link to the editorial."
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print(state['problem_text'])
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except Exception as e:
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print(e)
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bot = "There was something wrong with the link. Could you paste it again?"
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elif (state['edi_text'] == ''):
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try:
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state['edi_url'] = message
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if ('usaco' in message.lower()):
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# cbot = Chat(observation_generation)
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state['edi_text'] = usaco.editorial(state['problem_url'], state['edi_url'])
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elif ('codeforces' in message.lower()):
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# cbot = Chat(observation_generation)
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state['edi_text'] = codeforces.editorial(state['problem_url'], state['edi_url'])
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else:
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assert(False)
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assert(len(state['edi_text']))
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print('EDITORIAL\n', state['edi_text'])
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state['first']=True
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bot = "Would you like hints to help you solve the problem or an interactive explanation of the editorial (hint/editorial)? "
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except Exception as e:
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print(e)
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bot = "There was something wrong with the link. Could you paste it again?"
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elif (state['style'] == None):
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message = message.lower()
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if ('editorial' in message):
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state['style'] = 'editorial'
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state['chatgpt'] = Chat(EDI_MESSAGE(state['problem_text'], state['edi_text']))
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bot = state['edi_text'] + '\nLet me know if you have any questions.'
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elif ('hint' in message):
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state['style'] = 'hint'
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state['chatgpt'] = Chat(HINT_MESSAGE(state['problem_text'], state['edi_text']))
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bot += "What are you current thoughts on the problem? "
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else:
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bot += "Would you like hints to help you solve the problem or an interactive explanation of the editorial (hint/editorial)? "
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if (len(bot) == 0):
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if (state['style'] == 'hint'):
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if (state['first']):
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state['first']=False
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bot = state['chatgpt'].chat(HINT_TEXT(message, state['problem_text'], state['edi_text']))
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else:
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bot = state['chatgpt'].chat(HINT_TEXT(message, state['problem_text'], state['edi_text']))# + '\nExplain everything as if I have never seen the problem or editorial before in a maximum of 2 paragraphs.')
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else:
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state['first']=False
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bot = state['chatgpt'].chat(message + '\nExplain everything in a maximum of 2 paragraphs.')
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history.append((message, bot))
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chat_history = ''
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for i in history:
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chat_history += (f"USER: {i[0]}\n\nBOT: {i[1]}\n\n\n\n");
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with open(CHAT_PATH + state['id'], 'w') as f:
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f.write(chat_history)
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return "", history, state
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msg.submit(cp_helper, [msg, interface, state], [msg, interface, state])
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def sub_rating(state, option):
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if (state['id'] == None):
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return
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with open(CHAT_PATH + 'meta', 'a') as f:
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f.write(f"{state['id']}: {option}\n")
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return state, "Choose an Option"
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rating = gr.Dropdown([
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"Choose an Option",
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"1 - Very Unhelpful",
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"2 - Unhelpful",
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"3 - Neutral",
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"4 - Helpful",
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"5 - Very Helpful"
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], value = "Choose an Option", label='Rate the Conversation')
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gr.Interface(sub_rating, [state, rating], [state, rating], allow_flagging=False)
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def sub_feedback(state, message):
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if (state['id'] == None):
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return
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with open(CHAT_PATH + state['id'], 'a') as f:
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f.write(f"FEEDBACK: {message}\n\n\n\n")
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with open(CHAT_PATH + 'feedback', 'a') as f:
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f.write(f"FEEDBACK {state['id']}: {message}\n\n")
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return state, ""
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feedback = gr.Textbox(label = "Submit Feedback")
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feedback.submit(sub_feedback, [state, feedback], [state, feedback])
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demo.launch()
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aiofiles==23.2.1
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annotated-types==0.7.0
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anyio==4.4.0
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attrs==23.2.0
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beautifulsoup4==4.12.3
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certifi==2024.7.4
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charset-normalizer==3.3.2
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click==8.1.7
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contourpy==1.2.1
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cycler==0.12.1
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distro==1.9.0
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email_validator==2.2.0
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fastapi==0.111.1
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fastapi-cli==0.0.4
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ffmpy==0.4.0
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filelock==3.15.4
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fsspec==2024.6.1
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gradio_client==1.2.0
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httpcore==1.0.5
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httpx==0.27.0
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huggingface-hub==0.24.5
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idna==3.7
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importlib_resources==6.4.0
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kiwisolver==1.4.5
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markdown-it-py==3.0.0
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openai==1.37.1
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outcome==1.3.0.post0
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packaging==24.1
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pillow==10.4.0
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pydantic==2.8.2
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python-dateutil==2.9.0.post0
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precomputation. However, instead of computing it naively, we can avoid extra
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computations by leveraging the following property. If we know $LCP[i+1][j+1]$,
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we can determine $LCP[i][j]$ depending on if character $i$ is equal to character
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$j$. This motivates working backwards to compute LCP, using the following
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BOT: The problem involves finding the number of unique "winning" gene positions for every possible pair of substring lengths $ (K, L) $ in a given string $ S $ of length $ N $. A brute force approach iterates through all $ K $-length substrings and finds the lexicographically minimal $ L $-length substring within each $ K $-mer, counting unique starting positions. This approach has a time complexity of $ O(N^5) $, which is feasible for $ N \leq 100 $.
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To optimize for larger $ N $, the solution focuses on each position $ p_i $ and determines the conditions under which $ p_i $ is a "winning" position for given $ L $. By precomputing the longest common prefix (LCP) array, the comparison of substrings can be done in $ O(1) $ time. Using this, we can efficiently determine the valid $ K $ values for each $ L $ by leveraging the monotonic properties of the positions $ a_i $ and $ b_i $, which represent the bounds where $ S[p_i:p_i+L] $ is minimal. This reduces the overall complexity to $ O(N^3) $ or even $ O(N^2) $ with further optimizations, making it feasible for $ N \leq 3000 $.
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Semantically, a URL is considered valid if it points to an accessible resource. This involves making an HTTP request to the URL and checking the response status code. A successful response (status codes 200-299) generally indicates that the URL is valid and the resource is accessible. Tools like `curl` or libraries like `requests` in Python can be used to perform this check. Additionally, handling redirects (status codes 300-399) and client or server errors (status codes 400-599) is essential to determine the final accessibility of the URL. Combining both syntactic and semantic checks ensures comprehensive validation of a URL.
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BOT: At the beginning, I was provided with a competitive programming problem that involves identifying "winning" gene candidates in a string $ S $ of length $ N $. The problem requires determining the number of unique starting positions of lexicographically minimal substrings for every possible pair of substring lengths $ (K, L) $. The constraints and input/output formats were specified, along with the scoring criteria based on different ranges of $ N $.
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Additionally, I was given an editorial that explained various approaches to solve the problem, ranging from a brute force method with $ O(N^5) $ complexity to more optimized solutions with $ O(N^3) $ and $ O(N^2) $ complexities. The editorial detailed how to leverage properties like the longest common prefix (LCP) array and the monotonic behavior of certain substring positions to improve efficiency. My task was to help clarify and explain the editorial and answer any questions related to it.
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**Problem:**
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```
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**Note: The memory limit for this problem is 512MB, twice the default.**
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After years of hosting games and watching Bessie get first place over and over,
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Farmer John has realized that this can't be accidental. Instead, he concludes
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that Bessie must have winning coded into her DNA so he sets out to find this
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"winning" gene.
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He devises a process to identify possible candidates for this "winning" gene. He
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takes Bessie's genome, which is a string $S$ of length $N$ where
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$1 \leq N \leq 3000$. He picks some pair $(K,L)$ where $1 \leq L \leq K \leq N$
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representing that the "winning" gene candidates will have length $L$ and will be
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found within a larger $K$ length substring. To identify the gene, he takes all
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$K$ length substrings from $S$ which we will call a $k$-mer. For a given
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$k$-mer, he takes all length $L$ substrings, identifies the lexicographically
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minimal substring as a winning gene candidate (choosing the leftmost such
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substring if there is a tie), and then writes down the $0$-indexed position
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$p_i$ where that substring starts in $S$ to a set $P$.
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Since he hasn't picked $K$ and $L$ yet, he wants to know how many candidates
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there will be for every pair of $(K,L)$.
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For each $v$ in $1\dots N$, help him determine the number of $(K,L)$ pairs with
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$|P|=v$.
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INPUT FORMAT (input arrives from the terminal / stdin):
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$N$ representing the length of the string. $S$ representing the given string.
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All characters are guaranteed to be uppercase characters where $s_i \in A-Z$
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since bovine genetics are far more advanced than ours.
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OUTPUT FORMAT (print output to the terminal / stdout):
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For each $v$ in $1\dots N$, output the number of $(K,L)$ pairs with $|P|=v$,
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with each number on a separate line.
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SCORING:
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Inputs 2-4: $N \leq 100$ Inputs 5-7: $N \leq 500$ Inputs 8-16: No additional constraints.
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Problem credits: Suhas Nagar
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**Editorial:**
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```
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Subtask 1: $N \leq 100$ ($O(N^5)$)
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For this problem, we can apply a brute force to simulate the process described
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in the problem statement for every $(K,L)$ pair. We can iterate through all $K$
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length substrings, and find the lexicographic minimum out of all $L$ length
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substrings contained within. We can then count the number of unique "winning"
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gene positions and add it to a larger array.
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Note that while the time complexity of this brute force is $O(N^5)$, there is a
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small fractional constant factor due to the restrictions on $K$ and $L$ and the
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number of valid substrings given $K$, so $N=100$ runs comfortably in the TL.
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Benjamin Qi's Python code:
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Subtask 1 / 2: $N \leq 500$ ($O(N^4)$)
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determining how many "winning" gene positions a given $(K,L)$ pair has, we can
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instead focus on some position $p_i$ and determine which $(K,L)$ pairs that
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$p_i$ is a "winning" position for.
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Let us fix some position $p_i$ and some length $L$. We want to determine what
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conditions on $K$ are necessary for $p_i$ to be a winning position. The first
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observation we can make is that $p_i$ is a winning position as long as there
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exists some window of $K$ characters where $S[p_i:p_i+L]$ is lexicographically
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minimal. Let $a_i$ be the maximum position such that $a_i < p_i$ and
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$S[a_i:a_i+L] \leq S[p_i:p_i+L]$ and let $b_i$ be the minimum positions such
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that $b_i > p_i$ and $S[b_i:b_i+L] < S[p_i:p_i+L]$ (note our first equation uses
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$\leq$ due to the tiebreaker condition favoring smaller indices).
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We can always identify a window of $K$ characters where $p_i$ is winning as long
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as our window doesn't "include" the ranges $[a_i:a_i+L]$ and $[b_i:b_i+L]$. In
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other words, any $K$ where $K \leq (b_i+L)-a_i-2$ makes $p_i$ a winning
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position.
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Now that we have identified how to determine valid $K$ given $p_i$ and $L$, we
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can create our solution from here. We can iterate over all $p_i$ and $L$. To
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determine $a_i$ and $b_i$, we can iterate over all $L$ length substrings until
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we identify $a_i$ or $b_i$ that satisfy the above conditions. If none exist, we
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can use $-1$ for $a_i$ and $N$ for $b_i$.
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Since we iterate over the string to find $a_i$ and $b_i$ for every position
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$p_i$ and length $L$, and we call the substring function repeatedly, the time
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complexity of this solution is $O(N^4)$. However, this ends up running fast
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enough to pass subtask 2 in practice.
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My Java code:
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Subtask 2 / Subtask 3 Partial: $O(N^3)$
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To improve on the last subtask, we want to improve our compare function. To do
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this, we can precompute a longest common prefix (lcp) array that stores
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for positions $i$ and $j$ the largest value $k$ such that
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$S[i:i+k] = S[j:j+k]$. If we had this array, we could compare any two substrings
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at positions $i$ and $j$ in $O(1)$ without using the substring function by
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comparing the characters at $S[i+lcp[i][j]]$ and $S[j+lcp[i][j]]$ or returning a
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tie if $lcp[i][j] \geq k$ (since we only take the first $k$ characters at both
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positions.
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To compute this array, we can naively compute this array by finding the lcp for
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every pair of indices.
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Now that the cost of comparing strings is reduced, we need to improve the
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complexity of computing valid $K$ for every value of $L$. The first observation
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we make is that $a_i$ is monotonically decreasing for increasing value of $L$.
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Suppose this was not the case. This would mean that for some $L_1 < L_2$,
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$S[a_i:a_i+L_1] > S[p_i:p_i+L_1]$ but $S[a_i:a_i+L_2] \leq
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S[p_i:p_i+L_2]$. If one string is less than another string of equal length,
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this will continue to hold even if we extend both strings by a character, so we
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form a contradiction here.
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Similarly we can make the same observation for $b_i$. Since it would be
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monotonically decreasing for increasing values of $L$, it would be monotonically
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increasing for decreasing values of $L$. Consequently, we can compute $a_i$ and
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$b_i$ for every value of $L$ in $O(N)$ using a pointer.
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Finally, in our previous solution we used a for loop to set every value of
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$L \leq k \leq b_i+L-a_i-2$ as valid. Instead, we can use prefix sums to
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increment a range up to $b_i+L-a_i-2$ in $O(1)$. While most of our computation
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is quick, we are bottlenecked by the LCP computation, so this solution runs in
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$O(N^3)$.
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Depending on your implementation, you might also be able to pass many of the
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last batch of test cases using a solution of this complexity.
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My Java code:
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Full Solution
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To speed up our solution to $O(N^2)$, we need to speed up our LCP array
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precomputation. However, instead of computing it naively, we can avoid extra
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computations by leveraging the following property. If we know $LCP[i+1][j+1]$,
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we can determine $LCP[i][j]$ depending on if character $i$ is equal to character
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$j$. This motivates working backwards to compute LCP, using the following
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recurrence.
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My Java code:
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```
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USER: before this prompt
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BOT: Before the prompt detailing the competitive programming problem and its editorial, I was not provided with any specific text or instructions. My initial task was to assist with understanding the problem and its editorial, answer questions related to it, and ensure clarity on the approaches and solutions described.
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In essence, the initial prompt laid out a complex problem involving string manipulation and substring analysis, followed by a detailed editorial explaining various methods to solve the problem efficiently. The editorial covered brute force methods, optimizations using longest common prefix (LCP) arrays, and leveraging monotonic properties to reduce computational complexity. My role was to help break down these explanations and provide further clarification as needed.
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BOT: My role is inferred from the nature of the interaction and the context provided by the initial prompt. The problem statement and editorial were presented with the expectation that I would assist in understanding and clarifying the content. This includes explaining the problem, breaking down the editorial's solutions, and answering any questions related to the approaches and methods described. The prompt specifically asked for help in understanding the editorial and mentioned that I should answer questions regarding it, indicating that my role is to provide explanations and clarifications.
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Additionally, as an AI designed to assist with a wide range of tasks, including problem-solving and educational support, my function here is to facilitate comprehension and provide detailed, accurate information based on the given text. By interpreting the problem and editorial, and responding to queries, I aim to help users grasp the concepts and solutions effectively. This aligns with my broader purpose of aiding in learning and problem-solving across various domains.
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USER: https://codeforces.com/contest/1883/problem/E
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BOT: Thanks! Now could you provide a link to the editorial.
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USER: https://codeforces.com/blog/entry/121621
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BOT: Would you like hints to help you solve the problem or an interactive explanation of the editorial (hint/editorial)?
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USER: hint
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BOT: What are you current thoughts on the problem?
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USER: loop through the array from the second element and if the current value is less than the previous element we can divide the previous element on the current element and add 1 and sum the value to variable called sum
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BOT: Your approach of looping through the array and comparing the current value with the previous one is on the right track. However, instead of dividing the previous element by the current element, you might want to consider how many times you need to multiply the current element by 2 to make it at least as large as the previous element.
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Would you like a small hint to refine your approach?
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USER: what if i just make a brute force solution somrthing like this #include <bits/stdc++.h>
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using namespace std;
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#define all(v) v.begin(), v.end()
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#define fast_io ios_base::sync_with_stdio(false); cin.tie(NULL);
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void solve(){
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int n;
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cin>>n;
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vector<int>arr(n);
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for(int i=0;i<n;++i){cin>>arr[i];}
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if(n==1){cout<<0<<'\n';return;}
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long long ans=0;
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for(int i=1;i<n;++i){
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while(arr[i]<arr[i-1]){
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arr[i]*=2;
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cout<<ans<<'\n';
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int main() {
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fast_io;
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#ifndef ONLINE_JUDGE
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#endif
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cin >> T;
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while (T--)
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solve();
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BOT: Your brute force solution correctly identifies the need to multiply elements to make the array non-decreasing. However, it might be inefficient for large inputs because it repeatedly multiplies elements and checks the condition.
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Would you like a hint on how to optimize this approach using the concept of representing each element as a product of its original value and a power of 2?
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USER: my idea is to construct a dp such that the i-th index of the dp stores the k largest values possible in the prefix of the array up to index i. a transition is possible choosing each interval with endpoint i and then taking the dp value from the left endpoint, but this is too slow.
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BOT: You're on the right track with the idea of using dynamic programming and storing the k largest values possible up to each index.
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For a small hint: Focus on optimizing the merging process of the dp lists to handle the transitions efficiently. Consider how you can use data structures to maintain and retrieve the k largest values quickly.
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Detailed hint: For each index $i$, use a priority queue to merge the dp values from the left endpoints and the current interval value $a[l, i]$. This way, you can quickly retrieve the top k values by always keeping the priority queue updated with the largest elements. This approach can significantly reduce the time complexity of the merging process.
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- **Total Complexity**: Since you perform this merging process for each of the n indices, and each merging involves up to k operations, the total complexity is $O(nk \log k)$.
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USER: n^2k * log k is far too slow to pass this problem.
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Alice's optimal strategy is simple (and kind of fixed).
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Alice always eats the least tasty cake that she can eat.
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Let's consider Alice's strategy. Notice that if both players play optimally, Alice eating a cake with a tastiness value of $$$t$$$ is equivalent to her eating all remaining cakes with $$$a_i \le t$$$. Since it is better for her to have more cakes to choose from later on, she will choose the minimum possible $$$t$$$ on each turn.
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To solve the problem, transform the array of tastiness values into a count array, where each element represents the number of cakes with a specific tastiness. Using dynamic programming, define `dp[i][k]` as the minimum sum of cakes Alice can eat over all valid sets of indices up to `i` with `k` elements. Iterate through the count array, updating the `dp` table based on whether Bob chooses to zero out a specific index or not. The final answer is derived from the largest value of `k` for which the condition holds, giving the number of cakes Alice eats as `m - y`, where `y` is the largest valid `k`. This approach ensures that both players play optimally, and the solution is found efficiently.
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**Tutorial**
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For each element, you can calculate its positions in both matrices. You can see that the rearrangement of rows does not affect the column positions of the elements being rearranged. Similarly, column rearrangement does not affect row positions. Since the permutation of rows affects the entire rows, for all elements that have the same position row in the original matrix, the position row in the resulting matrix must also match. Similarly, the columns must match.
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In order to check the coincidence of rows and columns, let's count 4 arrays — the positions of rows and columns in the original and received matrices. Then you need to check that for all $$$x$$$ with the same row value in the original matrix, the row values in the resulting matrix are the same. Similarly, the values of the columns should be the same.
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BOT: To determine if matrix `a` can be transformed into matrix `b` using the allowed operations (swapping rows or columns), you need to compare the positions of elements in both matrices. Start by creating two mappings: one for the positions of elements in matrix `a` and another for the positions in matrix `b`. Each mapping will store the row and column indices of each element. For example, if element `x` is at position (i, j) in matrix `a`, store this information in the dictionary for matrix `a`. Do the same for matrix `b`.
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USER: yeah thats the dp, but it has N^2 states right
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BOT: Yes, your approach could potentially have $N^2$ states, but you can optimize it by focusing on how the sum and carry propagate through the bits.
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Here's a more detailed hint to help you refine your approach:
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Instead of keeping track of the carry separately, consider how the sum of the XOR results changes as you move from one bit to the next. Specifically, think about the number of ones in the current bit position and how they affect the sum when transitioning to the next bit. Use memoization to store intermediate results and avoid recalculating states.
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Would you like further elaboration on this hint or any specific part of the approach?
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USER: yeah
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BOT: Alright, let's dive deeper:
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To optimize the state transitions, consider the following:
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- For each bit position `i`, calculate the number of ones (`cnt_i`) in that bit position across all elements in the array.
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- Define the state `dp(i, sum)` where `i` is the current bit position and `sum` is the accumulated sum of the XOR results up to bit `i`.
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- Transition from state `(i, sum)` to `(i + 1, new_sum)` where `new_sum` depends on whether you include the current bit as 0 or 1 in the XOR operation.
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- Specifically, you can transition to `(i + 1, (sum + cnt_i) // 2)` and `(i + 1, (sum + n - cnt_i) // 2)` based on the current bit of `s`.
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Use memoization to store results of `dp(i, sum)` to avoid redundant calculations. This way, you ensure that the number of states remains manageable.
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USER: oh i see
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BOT: Great! It sounds like you have a good grasp of the approach now.
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To summarize:
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- Use a recursive function with memoization to handle the state transitions efficiently.
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- Focus on the number of ones in each bit position and how they affect the sum.
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- Transition between states by considering both possible values (0 or 1) for each bit position in the XOR operation.
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If you need further clarification or a full explanation of the solution, feel free to ask!
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