Day 16: Part 1

Problem Description

The challenge was to analyze a sequence of operations on a data structure and determine the final state. Each operation modifies the data structure based on specific 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 operations to perform on the data structure.
2. Data Structure Representation: I initialized a data structure (e.g., a list or dictionary) to represent the state of the data.
3. Operation Processing: I iterated through each operation, updating the data structure according to the specified rules for modification.
4. Output: Finally, I printed the final state of the data structure after processing all operations.

This approach effectively simulates the operations as described.

Key Insights

• Using a simulation approach can effectively model complex behaviors.
• Efficiently managing state transitions is key to performance.

Concepts and Algorithms Used

• Input Handling: Reading from files and processing strings.
• Data Structures: Lists or dictionaries for representing data.
• Algorithms: Iteration and simulation of operations.