The sliding window technique is a method used to efficiently solve problems that involve arrays or lists by maintaining a window that satisfies certain conditions. Instead of processing each element repeatedly, we slide the window through the array, updating our solution incrementally.
Current Window Sum: 0
Window Elements:
The sliding window technique is useful for problems like:
In this visualization, we're calculating the sum of each window as it slides through the array. Notice how we efficiently compute the sum by subtracting the element leaving the window and adding the new element entering the window.