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title: "Discussion on \"Floyd's Tortoise and Hare (Cycle Detection) algorithm\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Floyd's Tortoise and Hare (Cycle Detection) algorithm\". This algorithm is commonly used to detect cycles in a linked list but can also be adapted to find duplicates in an array.\nFloyd's Cycle Detection Algorithm, also known as the \"tortoise and hare\" algorithm, is a popular method for detecting cycles in ..."
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# [Floyd's Tortoise and Hare (Cycle Detection) algorithm](https://roushann.hashnode.dev/floyds-tortoise-and-hare-cycle-detection-algorithm?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

This algorithm is commonly used to detect cycles in a linked list but can also be adapted to find duplicates in an array. Floyd's Cycle Detection Algorithm, also known as the "tortoise and hare" algorithm, is a popular method for detecting cycles in ...

Sep 27, 2023 · 4 min read · roushann.hashnode.dev  
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