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Talk:Longest string challenge: Difference between revisions
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Background
This problem and challenge is inspired by one that used to be given as a challenge to students learning Icon. It was intended to be tried in Icon and another language the student was familiar with. The basic problem is quite simple the challenge and fun part came through the introduction of restrictions. Experience has shown that the original restrictions required some adjustment to bring out the intent of the challenge and make it suitable for Rosetta Code.
The original programming challenge and some solutions can be found at [https://tapestry.tucson.az.us/twiki/bin/view/Main/LongestStringsPuzzle Unicon Programming TWiki / Longest Strings Puzzle]. (See notes on talk page if you have trouble with the site).
Basic problem statement:
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