leetcode-problemset/leetcode/problem/path-crossing.html

<p>Given a string <code>path</code>, where <code>path[i] = &#39;N&#39;</code>, <code>&#39;S&#39;</code>, <code>&#39;E&#39;</code> or <code>&#39;W&#39;</code>, each representing moving one unit north, south, east, or west, respectively. You start at the origin <code>(0, 0)</code> on a 2D plane and walk on the path specified by <code>path</code>.</p>

<p>Return <code>true</code> <em>if the path crosses itself at any point, that is, if at any time you are on a location you have previously visited</em>. Return <code>false</code> otherwise.</p>

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<p><strong class="example">Example 1:</strong></p>
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<strong>Input:</strong> path = &quot;NES&quot;
<strong>Output:</strong> false 
<strong>Explanation:</strong> Notice that the path doesn&#39;t cross any point more than once.
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<p><strong class="example">Example 2:</strong></p>
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<strong>Input:</strong> path = &quot;NESWW&quot;
<strong>Output:</strong> true
<strong>Explanation:</strong> Notice that the path visits the origin twice.</pre>

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<p><strong>Constraints:</strong></p>

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	<li><code>1 &lt;= path.length &lt;= 10<sup>4</sup></code></li>
	<li><code>path[i]</code> is either <code>&#39;N&#39;</code>, <code>&#39;S&#39;</code>, <code>&#39;E&#39;</code>, or <code>&#39;W&#39;</code>.</li>
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