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| 1 | +# Reverse Integer |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +## Problem Statement |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +Given a signed 32-bit integer `x`, return `x` with its digits reversed. If reversing `x` causes the value to go outside the signed 32-bit integer range `[-2^31, 2^31 - 1]`, then return `0`. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +Assume the environment does not allow you to store 64-bit integers (signed or unsigned). |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +## Examples |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +**Example 1:** |
| 12 | +``` |
| 13 | +Input: x = 123 |
| 14 | +Output: 321 |
| 15 | +``` |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## Approach |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +### Method 1: Mathematical Approach (Recommended) |
| 20 | +1. Extract digits using modulo and division |
| 21 | +2. Build result digit by digit |
| 22 | +3. Check for overflow before adding |
| 23 | +4. Most efficient approach |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +**Time Complexity:** O(log n) - Number of digits |
| 26 | +**Space Complexity:** O(1) - No extra space |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +### Method 2: String Conversion |
| 29 | +1. Convert to string, reverse, convert back |
| 30 | +2. Less efficient than mathematical approach |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +**Time Complexity:** O(log n) - String operations |
| 33 | +**Space Complexity:** O(log n) - String storage |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +## Algorithm |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +``` |
| 38 | +1. Initialize result = 0 |
| 39 | +2. While x != 0: |
| 40 | + a. Check for overflow before adding |
| 41 | + b. result = result * 10 + x % 10 |
| 42 | + c. x = x / 10 |
| 43 | +3. Return result |
| 44 | +``` |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +## Key Insights |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +- **Overflow Check**: Check before adding to prevent overflow |
| 49 | +- **Local Optimum**: Extract digits efficiently |
| 50 | +- **Global Optimum**: Reverse number without overflow |
| 51 | +- **Space Optimization**: Use only necessary space |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +## Alternative Approaches |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +1. **String Conversion**: Convert to string and reverse |
| 56 | +2. **Stack**: Use stack for digit reversal |
| 57 | +3. **Recursive**: Use recursive approach |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +## Edge Cases |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +- Zero: Return 0 |
| 62 | +- Single digit: Return that digit |
| 63 | +- Negative numbers: Handle sign appropriately |
| 64 | +- Overflow: Return 0 |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +## Applications |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +- Number manipulation |
| 69 | +- Overflow handling |
| 70 | +- Algorithm design patterns |
| 71 | +- Interview preparation |
| 72 | +- System design |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +## Optimization Opportunities |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +- **Mathematical Approach**: Most efficient approach |
| 77 | +- **Space Optimization**: O(1) space complexity |
| 78 | +- **Logarithmic Time**: O(log n) time complexity |
| 79 | +- **No Extra Space**: Use only necessary space |
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