Is This Number… Happy? 😊 | Leetcode 202 Explained (Fast & Slow Pointer)

May 31,2025

Code Viento

2022-11-29T20:19:48.890899Z

In this video, we solve Leetcode 202: Happy Number using the elegant Fast & Slow Pointer technique 🐢🐇.

We explore:
- What makes a number "happy"? 😊
- How to detect a cycle using pointers 🔁
- Why brute force fails and this approach shines ✨

📌 Perfect for beginners who want to master pattern-based thinking.

👀 Watch till the end for intuition, dry runs, and clean Java code!

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