Day 15: Part 1

Problem Description

The task was to analyze a sequence of signals and determine the strength of each signal based on specific criteria. Each signal is represented by a value, and the goal is to compute a total strength based on the defined rules.

Approach

To solve this problem, I implemented the following steps:
1. Input Reading: I read the input data from a file, which contains a list of signal values.
2. Signal Processing: I iterated through the list of signals, applying the defined criteria to compute the strength of each signal.
3. Total Strength Calculation: I maintained a running total of the strengths calculated for each signal.
4. Output: Finally, I printed the total strength after processing all signals.

This approach effectively evaluates the strength of signals based on the specified criteria.

Key Insights

• Using a structured approach to signal processing can simplify the logic.
• Efficiently managing calculations is key to performance.

Concepts and Algorithms Used

• Input Handling: Reading from files and processing strings.
• Data Structures: Variables for tracking signal strengths.
• Algorithms: Iteration and strength calculation based on criteria.