x raise to n in log2n time




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- Naveen August 15, 2012 | Flag Reply
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Two things. One is that you should compare how long it takes to run this program on, say, 100000 random inputs (with the functions getting the same random inputs; store them).

Second is that n = 20 might be a little small for the fast exponentiation approach to really have a dramatic benefit. Nonetheless, I think it will be faster when tested properly.

- eugene.yarovoi September 01, 2012 | Flag Reply




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