Maximum Subarray Sum
Find the maximum subarray sum in an integer array.
Input: nums = [-3,-4,-1,-2]
Output: -1
Explanation: Kadane's algorithm correctly identifies that the single isolated element -1 provides the highest possible sum.
Find the maximum subarray sum in an integer array.
Input: nums = [-3,-4,-1,-2]
Output: -1
Explanation: Kadane's algorithm correctly identifies that the single isolated element -1 provides the highest possible sum.
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