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Maximum Subarray with Kadane
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Maximum Subarray with Kadane

MediumPython

Problem

Maximum subarray sum using an updated version of Kadane's algorithm.

Asked in the Round 1 stage. DSA round.

Task

Given an integer array nums, return the maximum sum of any non-empty contiguous subarray. Use an updated version of Kadane's algorithm.

Function Signature

def max_subarray_sum(nums):

Input

  • nums: a list of integers

Output

  • Return a single integer, the maximum contiguous subarray sum.

Constraints

  • 1 <= nums.length <= 10^5
  • -10^4 <= nums[i] <= 10^4
  • The answer fits in a 32-bit signed integer

Function Signature

def max_subarray_sum(nums):
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