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Learn how LeetCode 494 Target Sum converts into a 0/1 knapsack subset-sum problem. Includes DP intuition, key edge cases, and an optimized Java solution.

Dec 3, 2025 · 3 min read · leetlog-by-chao.hashnode.dev  
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