Contiguous Array

The scenario

you are processing a stream of events and need fast memory of what has already happened, a seen value, a running count, or a reusable prefix state.

What you'll learn

• How to recognize the Prefix Sum & Running Balance pattern from the problem statement.
• The BASIC Framework breakdown for this problem.
• A clean, interview-ready Python solution with time/space analysis.

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