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You are given an integer array nums of length n. You are initially positioned at nums[0]. Each element nums[i] represents the maximum length of a forward jump from position i. In other words, if you are at nums[i], you can jump to any nums[i + j] where: 0 <= j <= nums[i] and i + j < n Return true if you can reach nums[n - 1], or false otherwise. Example 1: Input: nums = [2,3,1,1,4] Output: true Explanation: Jump 1 step from index 0 to 1, then 3 steps to the last index. Example 2: Input: nums = [3,2,1,0,4] Output: false Explanation: You will always arrive at index 3 no matter what. Its maximum jump length is 0, which makes it impossible to reach the last index. Constraints: 1 <= nums.length <= 10^4 0 <= nums[i] <= 10^5

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Let's design a system utility to find duplicate files on a given file system. The utility should traverse a directory, compute a hash for each file, and identify duplicates based on these hashes. Discuss the algorithmic complexity, potential optimizations, and trade-offs between CPU and RAM usage. What is the theoretical best performance we can achieve?

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Tell me about a time you disagreed with a manager. What was the situation, and how did you handle it? What was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience? For example, perhaps you had a disagreement about project priorities, a technical approach, or a team management style. It could be a situation where you felt strongly about a different course of action and had to navigate the disagreement professionally. Describe the specific steps you took to communicate your perspective, understand your manager's viewpoint, and reach a resolution. What factors did you consider in deciding how to approach the situation, and what alternative approaches did you consider? How did you ensure that the disagreement didn't negatively impact your working relationship or the overall team dynamic? What would you do differently in a similar situation in the future?