Description
The original comparator:PriorityQueue<int[]> maxHeap = new PriorityQueue<>((a, b) -> getDistance(b) - getDistance(a));
Here,
getDistance(b) - getDistance(a) could result in overflow if the distances are large, causing incorrect behavior or errors.
Proposed Solution:
To avoid the risk of overflow, it is recommended that the comparator be changed to
Integer.compare():
PriorityQueue<int[]> maxHeap = new PriorityQueue<>((a, b) -> Integer.compare(getDistance(b), getDistance(a)));
This change ensures that the distances are compared safely without the risk of overflow.
Steps to Reproduce:
Use the provided solution for the "K Closest Points to Origin" problem on LeetCode 973.
Test the solution with a large number of points (e.g., with coordinates in the range of [-10^4, 10^4]).
Observe that the original comparator could result in integer overflow due to the subtraction of large numbers.
Expected Behavior:
The solution should compare the distances correctly without any risk of overflow. The use of Integer.compare() ensures safe comparisons between distances.
Actual Behavior:
The current implementation can potentially cause overflow when the distances are large.