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Maximum Subarray Using Kadane
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Maximum Subarray Using Kadane

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Problem

Given an integer array nums, return the largest possible sum of any non-empty contiguous subarray. The solution should use Kadane's Algorithm, which scans the array once and decides at each position whether to extend the current subarray or start a new one.

Constraints

  • 1 <= nums.length <= 10^5
  • -10^4 <= nums[i] <= 10^4
  • The subarray must be contiguous and non-empty

Function Signature

def max_subarray(nums):
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