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Advent of Code 2024 Day 8 (BaseA Style)

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Discussion thread for day 8 of the Advent of Code - https://adventofcode.com/2024/day/8

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estherb47
15 - Aurora
15 - Aurora

Lulled into a sense of accomplishment - 2 down in the span of a day, and both were easy. They're toying with our emotions......

 

Thought of making it spatial, but straight out math was easier to actualize.

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lwolfie
11 - Bolide

It does help to remember to switch back to your data set from the example.

clmc9601
13 - Pulsar
13 - Pulsar

This was a classy problem. Quite enjoyable!

 

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I'm pleased with my solution, especially with just a single tool difference for part 2. Thank you, Generate Rows!

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pilsworth-bulien-com
13 - Pulsar

Day 8:

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