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Minimal Operations to Make Graph Bipartite

Thinking Mode

Summary

  • •Phase 1 / graph, dfs, coloring
  • •Reasoning-first competitive programming drill

Problem Description

Given an undirected graph with n nodes and m edges, in one operation you can remove any edge. Find the minimal number of edges to remove so that the graph becomes bipartite. How to read this problem in plain language: - This is a Phase 1 reasoning drill focused on graph, dfs, coloring. - Typical lenses to test first: graph, bipartite, dfs. - Constraints reminder: 1 ≤ n≤2×105, 0 ≤ m≤2×105 Mini examples for mental simulation: 1) Boundary example: Describe why this case is tricky. Explain expected behavior and why naive logic may fail. 2) Adversarial example: Adversarial case where naive greedy/local decision looks correct but fails globally. Lite-mode writing target: - Write 1~2 observations that shrink the search space. - Name one final algorithm and state target complexity explicitly. - Validate with at least 2 edge cases and one hand simulation.

Constraints

  • •
    1 ≤ n≤2×105, 0 ≤ m≤2×105

Analysis

Key Insight

Use this hint to refine your reasoning. This step should reduce search space or formalize correctness. State why this insight changes your algorithm choice.

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