Talk:Longest string challenge: Difference between revisions

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=== Revised task description candidate ===
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 familar 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.
 
: Given the level of consideration and debate, I don't want to just replace the task description without showing my hand first. :)
It's a fun one to play with - especially if you also try to find solutions in other languages.
 
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 familarfamiliar 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.
 
Basic problem statement:
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