Backtracking is a powerful algorithmic technique used for solving optimization problems, puzzles, and search problems, especially when exploring all possible solutions or configurations is required. In backtracking, you incrementally build a solution by trying out each possible option, and if a particular option leads to an invalid solution, you backtrack and try the next option. In this blog, we'll dive into what backtracking is, how it works, and explore common problems solved using backtracking, all while providing Java code examples for clarity.

Apr 12, 2025 - 16:33
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Backtracking is a powerful algorithmic technique used for solving optimization problems, puzzles, and search problems, especially when exploring all possible solutions or configurations is required. In backtracking, you incrementally build a solution by trying out each possible option, and if a particular option leads to an invalid solution, you backtrack and try the next option.

In this blog, we'll dive into what backtracking is, how it works, and explore common problems solved using backtracking, all while providing Java code examples for clarity.