LeetCode Day 20: Unique Paths II in C++ with Dynamic Programming

Day 20 | LeetCode Learning Journal 🚀 Today was all about Problem 63: Unique Paths II. Moving from simple pathfinding to navigating a grid filled with obstacles really highlights the beauty of Dynamic Programming. It’s about turning a complex, branching tree of possibilities into a clean, efficient, iterative solution. What I learned today: Handling Constraints: Adding obstacles isn't just a minor tweak; it changes how you initialize your DP table and handle edge cases. Optimal Substructure: The number of ways to reach grid[i][j] is simply the sum of ways from the top and the left—provided the path isn't blocked. Efficiency Matters: Seeing that 0ms runtime (Beats 100%) is the ultimate "aha!" moment. It proves that clean logic and space optimization (like using a 1D DP array) pay off. 20 days in, and the logic is starting to feel like second nature. The problems are getting tougher, but the clarity is getting sharper. Consistency truly is the bridge between confusion and mastery. Onward to Day 21! 🧱🏃♂️ #LeetCode #100DaysOfCode #CodingJourney #DynamicProgramming #CPlusPlus #DSA #LearningInPublic #Consistency #SoftwareEngineerin

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