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feat: add Sum of Two Integers explanation
- Bit manipulation algorithm approach - Comprehensive problem analysis - Multiple approaches and optimizations - Edge cases and applications
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# Sum of Two Integers
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## Problem Statement
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Given two integers `a` and `b`, return the sum of the two integers without using the operators `+` and `-`.
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## Examples
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**Example 1:**
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```
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Input: a = 1, b = 2
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Output: 3
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```
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## Approach
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### Method 1: Bit Manipulation (Recommended)
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1. Use XOR for sum without carry
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2. Use AND and left shift for carry
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3. Repeat until no carry
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4. Most efficient approach
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**Time Complexity:** O(32) - Constant time
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**Space Complexity:** O(1) - No extra space
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### Method 2: Iterative Addition
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1. Use bit manipulation iteratively
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2. Less efficient than recursive approach
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**Time Complexity:** O(32) - Constant time
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**Space Complexity:** O(1) - No extra space
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## Algorithm
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```
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1. While b != 0:
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a. sum = a ^ b (sum without carry)
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b. carry = (a & b) << 1 (carry)
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c. a = sum, b = carry
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2. Return a
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```
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## Key Insights
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- **Bit Manipulation**: Use XOR and AND operations
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- **Local Optimum**: Calculate sum and carry efficiently
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- **Global Optimum**: Complete addition without + and -
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- **Space Optimization**: Use only necessary space
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## Alternative Approaches
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1. **Iterative**: Use iterative approach
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2. **Recursive**: Use recursive approach
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3. **Lookup Table**: Use precomputed table
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## Edge Cases
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- Zero: Handle appropriately
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- Negative numbers: Handle two's complement
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- Large numbers: Handle efficiently
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- Same numbers: Handle appropriately
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## Applications
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- Bit manipulation
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- Arithmetic operations
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- Algorithm design patterns
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- Interview preparation
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- System design
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## Optimization Opportunities
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- **Bit Manipulation**: Most efficient approach
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- **Space Optimization**: O(1) space complexity
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- **Constant Time**: O(32) time complexity
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- **No Extra Space**: Use only necessary space

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