LLD - Design — Hotel Booking System
Why is it important to consider edge cases like back-to-back bookings (e.g., end1 == start2) in booking conflict resolution?
Why is it important to consider edge cases like back-to-back bookings (e.g., end1 == start2) in booking conflict resolution?
hard🧠 Conceptual Q10 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand back-to-back booking scenario
Bookings where one ends exactly when another starts do not overlap.Step 2: Importance in conflict resolution
Allowing such bookings maximizes resource usage without conflicts.Final Answer:
Because back-to-back bookings usually do not conflict and should be allowed -> Option DQuick Check:
Back-to-back bookings allowed = better utilization [OK]
Quick Trick: Allow bookings that touch but don't overlap [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Treating back-to-back as conflicts
- Deleting valid bookings unnecessarily
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