trekhleb / trekhleb/javascript-algorithms

detect-cycle-algorithms detect just one cycle

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JavaScript
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Description

The detect-cycle-algorithms detect just one cycle.
It would be great if the algorithms can recognize more cycles than one, in case there are several.

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Research direction

Locate the detect-cycle-algorithms entry point and read how it currently reports a single cycle. Clarify the expected result when several cycles exist, then define coverage for that behavior; the work is done when the agreed multi-cycle behavior is implemented and verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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