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Approach

Create a trie data structure to store patterns and each node in the trie represents a character in a pattern. For each pattern, traverse the trie and create nodes as needed. Also, store the output associated with each pattern in the trie node. Construct the failure function for the trie and set failure pointers to efficiently handle mismatches. Traverse the trie based on the input text. Use the failure function to handle mismatches efficiently.Also, identify pattern matches and invoke a callback function. Create an instance of the Aho-Corasick class. Add patterns, build the failure function, and search for matches in a given text....

Advantages

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Applications

Efficiency in Multiple Pattern Matching: Aho-Corasick excels in scenarios where multiple patterns need to be matched against a given text simultaneously. Its time complexity is linear with respect to the length of the input text and the total length of the patterns. Memory Efficiency: The algorithm is memory-efficient as it uses a trie data structure to represent patterns, and the failure function optimizes the traversal through the trie. Versatility: Aho-Corasick is versatile and can be adapted to various applications requiring string matching. Its flexibility makes it suitable for different domains, from text processing to bioinformatics. Optimized for Real-World Use Cases: The inclusion of the failure function makes the algorithm well-suited for real-world scenarios where patterns may overlap or share common prefixes. This optimization reduces unnecessary backtracking during the search process....