Day 8: Part 2

Problem Description

In this part, the goal was to calculate a score based on the visibility of elements in the grid. The score is determined by the number of visible elements and their respective heights.

Approach

To tackle this problem, I followed these steps:
1. Reuse Previous Logic: I reused the visibility checking logic from Part 1 to maintain consistency.
2. Score Calculation: I modified the visibility checking logic to calculate a score based on the heights of the visible elements.
3. Output: Finally, I printed the total score based on the visibility of elements.

This approach builds on the previous logic while adding the complexity of scoring.

Key Insights

• Reusing existing logic can save time and reduce errors.
• Clear documentation of scoring rules is essential for maintaining code clarity.

Concepts and Algorithms Used

• Input Handling: Reading from files and processing strings.
• Data Structures: Two-dimensional lists for representing grids.
• Algorithms: Iteration and visibility checking with scoring.