How to Use Greedy to Play Jump Game

Many readers often ask in the comments about the relationship between dynamic programming and greedy algorithms. In our previous article Greedy Algorithm for Interval Scheduling, we discussed a common greedy algorithm problem related to time interval scheduling.

To put it simply, greedy algorithms can be understood as a special type of dynamic programming problem, with some more specific properties that can further reduce the time complexity of dynamic programming algorithms. In this article, we will discuss two classic greedy algorithm problems on LeetCode: Jump Game I and Jump Game II.

We can solve these two problems using both dynamic programming and greedy algorithms. Through practice, you will gain a deeper understanding of the differences and connections between greedy algorithms and dynamic programming.