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Valid Parenthesis String

Given a string s containing only three types of characters: '(', ')' and '', return true if s is valid. The following rules define a valid string: Any left parenthesis '(' must have a corresponding right parenthesis ')'. Any right parenthesis ')' must have a corresponding left parenthesis '('. Left parenthesis '(' must go before the corresponding right parenthesis ')'. '' could be treated as a single right parenthesis ')' or a single left parenthesis '(' or an empty string " ".

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  • 1.Think about what data structure fits Valid Parenthesis String
  • 2.Consider the brute force complexity and how to optimize
  • 3.Can you trade space for time?
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