CustomCC0-1.0#cp-tp3-0011450
Sequence Parity Partition
Summary
- •Phase 3 / array-partition
- •Reasoning-first competitive programming drill
Problem Description
Given an array of n integers, partition it into the minimum number of contiguous segments such that each segment contains an even sum. Output the minimum number of such segments, or -1 if impossible.
How to read this problem in plain language:
- This is a Phase 3 reasoning drill focused on array-partition.
- Typical lenses to test first: greedy, prefix-sum, parity.
- Constraints reminder: 1 ≤ ≤ 1e9
Mini examples for mental simulation:
1) Boundary example: Describe why this case is tricky. Explain expected behavior and why naive logic may fail.
2) Adversarial example: Adversarial case where naive greedy/local decision looks correct but fails globally.
Lite-mode writing target:
- Write 1~2 observations that shrink the search space.
- Name one final algorithm and state target complexity explicitly.
- Validate with at least 2 edge cases and one hand simulation.
Constraints
- •1 ≤ ≤ 1e9
Analysis
Key Insight
Use this hint to refine your reasoning. This step should reduce search space or formalize correctness. State why this insight changes your algorithm choice.
greedyprefix-sumparitypartitioning