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Min cost to cut a stick: step-by-step visual explanation

Learn the Min cost to cut a stick problem with a step-by-step DSA animation. Follow the DP on Intervals solution with synced C#, Python, and Java code.

DP on Intervals pattern

The state dp[left, right] answers one interval. Try a middle point, combine both smaller intervals, and keep the best result.

Difficulty: Hard · Approach: Save each smaller answer once

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