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Insert and merge an interval

Last updated: Mar 29, 2026

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This question evaluates array and interval manipulation skills, algorithmic problem-solving, and the ability to reason about merging overlapping ranges in a sorted sequence.

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  • Amazon
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  • Software Engineer

Insert and merge an interval

Company: Amazon

Role: Software Engineer

Category: Coding & Algorithms

Difficulty: Medium

Interview Round: Onsite

You are given a list of pairwise non-overlapping closed intervals [si, ei] sorted by start time, and a new interval [s, e]. Insert [s, e] into the list so that the result remains sorted and contains no overlaps (merge when necessary). Return the resulting list of intervals. Analyze time and space complexity and cover edge cases such as insertion at the beginning/end, full containment, and an empty input list.

Quick Answer: This question evaluates array and interval manipulation skills, algorithmic problem-solving, and the ability to reason about merging overlapping ranges in a sorted sequence.

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Sep 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
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You are given a list of pairwise non-overlapping closed intervals [si, ei] sorted by start time, and a new interval [s, e]. Insert [s, e] into the list so that the result remains sorted and contains no overlaps (merge when necessary). Return the resulting list of intervals. Analyze time and space complexity and cover edge cases such as insertion at the beginning/end, full containment, and an empty input list.

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