FAQ: Implementing the Knuth-Morris-Pratt Algorithm in Python - Rabin-Karp vs KMP

This community-built FAQ covers the “Rabin-Karp vs KMP” exercise from the lesson “Implementing the Knuth-Morris-Pratt Algorithm in Python”.

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Learn Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures with Python

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I was confused with KMP algo in the beginning. Found a good tutorial for beginners in W3 Spot. As a bonus, found a tutorial on Rabin-Karp also which cleared my concepts regarding both these pattern searching algorithms. This exercise is similar where we have Rabin-Karp vs KMP. Sharing the articles in case someone wants to clear doubts and understand the difference between them before implementing.
https://www.w3spot.com/2020/07/kmp-algorithm-explained-in-plain-english.html
https://www.w3spot.com/2020/07/simple-explanation-of-rabin-karp.html

I stumbled upon this old thread and I too refer to this Knuth-Morris-Pratt Algorithm in Python resources it helped me a lot.