Rotate a matrix by 90 degrees in place?
Short answer: public void RotateMatrix(int[][] matrix) { int n = matrix.Length; // Transpose for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) { for (int j = i + 1; j < n; j++) { int temp = matrix[i][j]; matrix[i][j] = matrix[j][i]; matrix[j][i] = temp; } } // Reverse each row for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) { Array.Reverse(matrix[i]); } } Explanation: Transpose matrix and then reverse each row to rotate 90° clockwise.
Example code
public void RotateMatrix(int[][] matrix) {
int n = matrix.Length; // Transpose for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
for (int j = i + 1; j < n; j++) {
int temp = matrix[i][j];
matrix[i][j] = matrix[j][i];
matrix[j][i] = temp;
}
} // Reverse each row for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) { Array.Reverse(matrix[i]); }
} Explanation: Transpose matrix and then reverse each row to rotate 90° clockwise.
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
- Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
- Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
- Trade-off — when you would not use it.
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