Problem 42938. Project Euler: Problem 18, Maximum path sum I

Created by Riam Su

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Peng Liu on 31 Aug 2016

This solution together with the solution of James' (or mine) exhibits a nice duality between the "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches.

Solution 946821

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Jan Orwat on 30 Aug 2016

Nice! When you go from the bottom, solution automatically goes to a(1).

James on 31 Aug 2016

Thanks. I coded that solution up LONG before movmax became a thing...

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