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Stack Data Structure: From O(n²) Failure to O(1) Win in Competitive Programming

A stack data structure uses last-in, first-out access to deliver O(1) push and pop operations. Replacing a horizontal array with a dual-stack architecture drops time complexity from O(n²) to O(n), the difference between a Time Limit Exceeded verdict and a perfect score on contests like the CCC.

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