Detect Pattern of Length M Repeated K or More Times in an Array

Easy
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42.9% Acceptance

In this lab, you'll be building a function to detect a pattern of length m within an array that is repeated k or more times. You'll be given an array of positive integers, and your task is to write a function called containsPattern which takes three parameters – arr, m, and k. The function must return true if there exists a pattern of length m that is repeated k or more times, otherwise, it should return false.

A pattern is a subarray (consecutive sub-sequence) that consists of one or more values, repeated multiple times consecutively without overlapping. A pattern is defined by its length and the number of repetitions.

Examples

Here are a few examples of how the function should behave:

Example 1:

containsPattern([1, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4], 1, 3)

Output: true

Explanation: The pattern (4) of length 1 is repeated 4 consecutive times. Notice that the pattern can be repeated k or more times but not less.

Example 2:

containsPattern([1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 3], 2, 2)

Output: true

Explanation: The pattern (1, 2) of length 2 is repeated 2 consecutive times. Another valid pattern (2, 1) is also repeated 2 times.

Example 3:

containsPattern([1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 3], 2, 3)

Output: false

Explanation: The pattern (1, 2) is of length 2 but is repeated only 2 times. There is no pattern of length 2 that is repeated 3 or more times.

Constraints

To complete this lab, make sure your implementation fulfills the following constraints:

  • 2 <= arr.length <= 100
  • 1 <= arr[i] <= 100
  • 1 <= m <= 100
  • 2 <= k <= 100

Make sure to export your function so that it can be used in the evaluation script.