Implement Fast Power with Negative Exponents

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Implement exponentiation by squaring for signed exponents without using a built-in power function. Handle zero and negative exponents, including the minimum 32-bit integer, while achieving logarithmic multiplication count.

Implement Fast Power with Negative Exponents

Company: LinkedIn

Role: Software Engineer

Category: Coding & Algorithms

Difficulty: medium

Interview Round: Onsite

Overview: Implement exponentiation by squaring for signed exponents without using a built-in power function. Handle zero and negative exponents, including the minimum 32-bit integer, while achieving logarithmic multiplication count.

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May 13, 2026
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