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Smith-Waterman

Also known as Smith-Waterman DP, Smith-Waterman alignment. This is the canonical page; those names redirect here.

The dynamic-programming copy was identical (h null, same problem) and was merged here 2026-07-21; the DP structure is taught on the page, not as a second catalog unit.

Pairings in the atlas

Rivals: other methods for the same problems

Where it sits

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