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Add word ladder algorithm in backtracking #11590

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Implemented the Word Ladder algorithm in the Backtracking folder.

The Word Ladder problem involves transforming a start word into a target word by changing one letter at a time, where each intermediate word must be a valid word from a given list. The challenge is to find a transformation sequence from the start word to the end word. In this backtracking approach, we attempt to explore all possible transformations, ensuring that each transformation is valid and leading us towards the end word.

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  1. Start with the begin_word and recursively explore all valid transformations.
  2. At each step, change one letter at a time to generate new words.
  3. If the transformation results in the end_word, the process is complete, and the transformation sequence is returned.
  4. If no transformation is possible, return an empty list.
  5. Backtracking ensures that the algorithm explores all potential paths and retracts when a dead-end is reached.
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Thanks for your contribution and for your changes!

@tianyizheng02 tianyizheng02 merged commit 43a47e0 into TheAlgorithms:master Oct 2, 2024
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Hardvan commented Oct 2, 2024

Thanks for the helpful feedback and merging my PR!

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