Master this problem using the Hash Tables pattern.
When approaching Longest Consecutive Sequence, look for key problem signals that suggest using the Hash Tables pattern. Focus on reducing redundant iterations, maintaining state invariant, and optimizing space-time complexity.
Key Invariant
Maintain optimal range bounds or hash frequency state during traversal.
Expected Complexity
Time: O(N) or O(N log N) | Space: O(1) to O(N)
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