[LeetCode] Problem 55 - Jump Game

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Given an array of non-negative integers, you are initially positioned at the first index of the array.

Each element in the array represents your maximum jump length at that position.

Determine if you are able to reach the last index.

Example

No.1

Input: [2,3,1,1,4]

Output: true

Explanation: Jump 1 step from index 0 to 1, then 3 steps to the last index.

No.2

Input: [3,2,1,0,4]

Output: false

Explanation: You will always arrive at index 3 no matter what. Its maximum jump length is 0, which makes it impossible to reach the last index.

Code

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public boolean canJump(int[] nums) {
    int distance = 0;

    for (int i = 0; i < nums.length; i++) {
        if (i <= distance)
            distance = Math.max(distance, i + nums[i]);
        else
            return false;
    }

    return true;
}