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Merge K Sorted Lists

**Problem Statement:** Given the required input arguments, write an efficient algorithm to solve the **Merge K Sorted Lists** problem. Implement the required logic as specified by standard definitions for this classic algorithmic challenge. **Hint / Expected Approach:** Min-heap of (val, listIndex) OR divide-and-conquer merge **Edge Cases to Consider:** - (1) All lists empty - (2) Single list - (3) Lists of vastly different lengths

Examples

Example 1
Input: [[1,4,5],[1,3,4],[2,6]]
Output: [1,1,2,3,4,4,5,6]
Explanation: Classic 3-list merge
Example 2
Input: []
Output: []
Explanation: No lists
Example 3
Input: [[]]
Output: []
Explanation: One empty list

Constraints

  • ▪The number of nodes in the list is in the range [0, 500]
  • ▪-100 <= Node.val <= 100
  • ▪Solve in-place without copying node structures

Watch Out For Edge Cases

  • ▪All lists empty
  • ▪Single list
  • ▪Lists of vastly different lengths
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