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How do I code string problems in programming contests which require finite state machines?
Not at the moment, but can you give me an example of how to approach a string problem using finite state machines?
Of course! One approach is to first define the states of the finite state machine based on the requirements of the problem. Then, map out the transitions between the states based on the characters in the input string. Finally, define the acceptance states and conditions for each state.