Climbing Stairs (1 or 2 steps)?

Short answer: int ClimbStairs(int n) { if (n <= 2) return n; int a = 1, b = 2; for (int i = 3; i <= n; i++) { int c = a + b; a = b; b = c; } return b; }

Example code

int ClimbStairs(int n) {
if (n <= 2) return n;
int a = 1, b = 2;
for (int i = 3; i <= n; i++) {
int c = a + b;
a = b;
b = c;
}
return b;
}

Real-world example (ShopNest)

In coding rounds, state complexity aloud, write a clear ShopNest-flavored example (orders, carts), then handle edge cases (empty list, null, overflow).

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.