Idée - Algorithms and Data Structures - # Shortest Cover After Edit

Efficient Computation of the Shortest Cover After Editing a String

Q: How can the proposed algorithms be extended to handle a sequence of edit operations, rather than a single edit operation

To extend the proposed algorithms to handle a sequence of edit operations, we can maintain the necessary data structures and arrays after each edit operation. After processing a single edit operation, we update the data structures to reflect the changes made to the string. By keeping track of the modifications introduced by each edit operation, we can ensure that the algorithms are continuously updated to handle subsequent edits. This approach allows us to handle a sequence of edit operations efficiently by incorporating the changes from each operation into the existing data structures.

Q: What are the implications of the periodic and non-periodic cases in the context of other string processing problems, such as data compression or pattern matching

In the context of other string processing problems, the distinction between periodic and non-periodic cases has significant implications. For data compression, understanding the periodicity of strings can help in identifying repetitive patterns that can be compressed more efficiently. Periodic strings can be represented concisely by their periods, leading to better compression ratios. On the other hand, non-periodic strings may require different compression techniques to minimize redundancy and achieve optimal compression. In pattern matching, the presence of periodicity in strings can affect the efficiency of matching algorithms. Algorithms designed to exploit periodic structures can provide faster pattern matching for periodic strings. Non-periodic cases may require different matching strategies to handle the absence of repetitive patterns effectively. By considering the periodic and non-periodic cases in string processing problems, we can tailor algorithms to optimize performance based on the characteristics of the input strings.

Q: Can the insights gained from this work be applied to develop efficient algorithms for computing other string properties, such as the longest palindromic factor or the longest unique factor, in the after-edit model

The insights gained from the work on computing the shortest cover after an edit operation in the after-edit model can be applied to develop efficient algorithms for computing other string properties. For example, the algorithms can be adapted to compute the longest palindromic factor or the longest unique factor in the after-edit model by modifying the data structures and query operations accordingly. By leveraging the concepts and techniques used in computing the shortest cover after an edit, similar approaches can be employed to address different string properties. The algorithms can be tailored to handle specific properties such as palindromic factors or unique factors by adjusting the data structures to capture the relevant information and designing query operations to extract the desired properties efficiently in the dynamic string setting. This extension of the work can lead to the development of versatile algorithms for computing various string properties in the after-edit model.

Concepts de base

The core message of this article is to propose an efficient algorithm to compute the shortest cover of a string after it is edited by an insertion, deletion, or substitution operation.

Résumé

The article investigates the changes in the shortest cover of a string when the string is edited. It focuses on two problems: the LBAE (Longest Border After-Edit) query and the SCAE (Shortest Cover After-Edit) query.

For the LBAE query, the article proposes an O(n)-size data structure that can compute the longest border of the edited string in O(ℓ + log n) time, where ℓ is the length of the inserted or substituted string.

For the SCAE query, the article first solves the LBAE query to obtain the border of the edited string. It then considers two cases: the non-periodic case, where the border is shorter than half the length of the edited string, and the periodic case.

In the non-periodic case, the article shows how to determine whether the cover of the border can cover the entire edited string. If not, it groups the borders of the prefix of the edited string by their periods and processes each group to find a border that can be extended to cover the entire edited string.

In the periodic case, the article exploits the periodic structure of the edited string to efficiently compute its shortest cover.

Overall, the article presents efficient algorithms to compute the shortest cover of a string after an edit operation, using a combination of data structures and combinatorial properties of borders and covers.

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Shortest cover after edit

by Kazuki Mitan... à arxiv.org 04-29-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.17428.pdf

Questions plus approfondies

How can the proposed algorithms be extended to handle a sequence of edit operations, rather than a single edit operation

To extend the proposed algorithms to handle a sequence of edit operations, we can maintain the necessary data structures and arrays after each edit operation. After processing a single edit operation, we update the data structures to reflect the changes made to the string. By keeping track of the modifications introduced by each edit operation, we can ensure that the algorithms are continuously updated to handle subsequent edits. This approach allows us to handle a sequence of edit operations efficiently by incorporating the changes from each operation into the existing data structures.

What are the implications of the periodic and non-periodic cases in the context of other string processing problems, such as data compression or pattern matching

In the context of other string processing problems, the distinction between periodic and non-periodic cases has significant implications. For data compression, understanding the periodicity of strings can help in identifying repetitive patterns that can be compressed more efficiently. Periodic strings can be represented concisely by their periods, leading to better compression ratios. On the other hand, non-periodic strings may require different compression techniques to minimize redundancy and achieve optimal compression.
In pattern matching, the presence of periodicity in strings can affect the efficiency of matching algorithms. Algorithms designed to exploit periodic structures can provide faster pattern matching for periodic strings. Non-periodic cases may require different matching strategies to handle the absence of repetitive patterns effectively. By considering the periodic and non-periodic cases in string processing problems, we can tailor algorithms to optimize performance based on the characteristics of the input strings.

Can the insights gained from this work be applied to develop efficient algorithms for computing other string properties, such as the longest palindromic factor or the longest unique factor, in the after-edit model

The insights gained from the work on computing the shortest cover after an edit operation in the after-edit model can be applied to develop efficient algorithms for computing other string properties. For example, the algorithms can be adapted to compute the longest palindromic factor or the longest unique factor in the after-edit model by modifying the data structures and query operations accordingly.
By leveraging the concepts and techniques used in computing the shortest cover after an edit, similar approaches can be employed to address different string properties. The algorithms can be tailored to handle specific properties such as palindromic factors or unique factors by adjusting the data structures to capture the relevant information and designing query operations to extract the desired properties efficiently in the dynamic string setting. This extension of the work can lead to the development of versatile algorithms for computing various string properties in the after-edit model.