Hamming Distance Explained: Count Different Bits - LeetCode Coding Interview Problem

Published: 13 January 2026
on channel: CodeLucky
137
3

Learn how to solve the Hamming Distance problem efficiently! 🚀

In this video, we break down the concept of Hamming Distance, which is simply the count of positions where corresponding bits are different between two integers. This is a classic bit manipulation problem often found in coding interviews.

We will cover:
1. The definition and visual examples 📊
2. Binary representation of integers 0️⃣1️⃣
3. The magic of the XOR operator ⚡
4. Brian Kernighan's Algorithm for counting set bits efficiently 🧠

Whether you are a beginner or preparing for technical interviews, understanding bitwise operations is a crucial skill. Let's master it together!

#coding #leetcode #hammingdistance #bitmanipulation #programming #python #cpp #computerscience #algorithm

Chapters:
00:00 - Hamming Distance
00:13 - What is Hamming Distance?
00:28 - Visual Example
00:42 - Binary Representation
00:55 - The Solution: XOR Operator
01:11 - XOR in Action
01:24 - Two-Step Strategy
01:38 - Method 1: Check Every Bit
01:52 - Method 2: Brian Kernighan's Algorithm
02:07 - Optimal Implementation
02:22 - Complexity Analysis
02:36 - Key Takeaways
02:53 - Outro

🔗 Stay Connected:
▶️ YouTube:    / @thecodelucky  
📱 Instagram:   / thecodelucky  
📘 Facebook:   / codeluckyfb  
🌐 Website: https://codelucky.com

⭐ Support us by Liking, Subscribing, and Sharing!
💬 Drop your questions in the comments below
🔔 Hit the notification bell to never miss an update

#CodeLucky


On this page of the site you can watch the video online Hamming Distance Explained: Count Different Bits - LeetCode Coding Interview Problem with a duration of hours minute second in good quality, which was uploaded by the user CodeLucky 13 January 2026, share the link with friends and acquaintances, this video has already been watched 137 times on youtube and it was liked by 3 viewers. Enjoy your viewing!