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Logarithms vs Exponentials: The Simple Idea Behind O(log n) and O(2ⁿ)

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When learning DSA and Big-O, two mathematical concepts appear again and again: Logarithms and exponentials . They may sound complicated, but the basic idea is actually simple: Logarithm asks: “How many times can I divide?” Exponential asks: “How many times can I multiply?” Once you understand this,…

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  1. 2026-09-16 02:50 · DEV Community — AI
    Logarithms vs Exponentials: The Simple Idea Behind O(log n) and O(2ⁿ)

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