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DIY: Combination Sum

Explore how to solve the combination sum problem by generating all unique number combinations that add to a target value. Understand recursive and backtracking techniques to handle unlimited repetitions and optimize the solution. This lesson helps you apply these skills to similar coding interview challenges.

Problem statement

We are given a list of distinct integers named contenders. Our goal is to determine all possible ways to pick any or all of these integers such that they add to the value target. The same number may be picked for addition an unlimited number of times. Two arrangements of numbers that add to target are unique if they differ by at least one number. If two arrangements use the same set of numbers, they are still considered ...