Mmabiaa / Mmabiaa/Data-Structure-And-Algorithms-Java

Fix Infinite Loop in Merge Sort Implementation

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Description

Description: There is an infinite loop occurring in the current merge sort implementation under certain conditions. Investigate and fix this issue.

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Research direction

Start by locating the current merge sort implementation and identifying the conditions that cause its loop not to terminate. Reproduce the infinite loop, correct the merge sort behavior, and verify that the implementation terminates correctly for the affected inputs.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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