String matching algorithms

String matching algorithms are computational methods used to find occurrences of a substring (also called a pattern) within a larger string (often referred to as the text). These algorithms are fundamental in various applications, including search engines, DNA sequencing, plagiarism detection, and text editors. ### Key Concepts 1. **Pattern and Text**: The substring you want to find is called the "pattern," and the longer sequence in which you search is called the "text." 2. **Exact Matching vs.