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Prefix Query Lexicographic Retrieval
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Prefix Query Lexicographic Retrieval

MediumSQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

Given a dictionary of words and multiple prefix queries, return all matching words in lexicographical order, returning an empty line when no matches exist.

This was asked in the Round 2: Coding stage, focused on Trie or Prefix Tree autocomplete and DFS traversal. In this SQL version, use the provided dictionary and prefix query tables.

Output

  1. Return one row per prefix query with query_id, prefix_text, and matching_words.
  2. matching_words must contain matching words separated by , in lexicographical order, or an empty string when there are no matches.
  3. Order rows by query_id ascending.

Schema

dictionary_words
ColumnTypeDescription
word_idPKINTUnique dictionary word identifier
wordVARCHAR(100)Dictionary word to search
prefix_queries
ColumnTypeDescription
query_idPKINTIdentifier preserving the input query order
prefix_textVARCHAR(100)Prefix whose matching words should be returned
Tablesdictionary_wordsprefix_queries
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