Day 16: Part 2

Problem Description

In this part, the goal was to extend the simulation to accommodate additional rules for processing. The new rules may change how operations are applied to the data structure, affecting the final state.

Approach

To tackle this problem, I followed these steps:
1. Reuse Previous Logic: I reused the data structure representation and input reading logic from Part 1 to maintain consistency.
2. Adjust Operation Rules: I modified the logic for processing operations to reflect the new rules. This may involve changing how data is added, removed, or modified based on the new criteria.
3. Operation Processing: I iterated through the list of operations again, applying the updated rules to calculate the final state of the data structure.
4. Output: Finally, I printed the adjusted final state of the data structure.

This approach maintains clarity by building on the existing logic while incorporating the new rules.

Key Insights

• Extending existing logic can be done efficiently by building on previous implementations.
• Clear documentation of new rules is essential for maintaining code clarity.

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 with adjusted rules.