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Is that possible? Maybe it's just me, but I can't see the actual challenge.

Only the example and explanation is visible

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[–] mac 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It doesn't let people solve it without logging in since everyone gets randomized inputs rather than the same ones. You can still technically do the challenge, just cant use your solution on the large block of input

That also looks like the day 1 of 2015

[–] onlinepersona 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Oh yeah, it is from 2015 πŸ€”

You can still technically do the challenge

How? With the examples?

[–] mac 3 points 1 year ago

yeah with the example code on the page. With 2023 day 1 its one large block rather than broken up like it is there

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You may be able to find a repository of example inputs and outputs to work with, but that’s generally frowned upon since organizing AOC involves so much work.

[–] onlinepersona 2 points 1 year ago

Eh... nvm then. Thanks for the information.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just create a throwaway account

[–] onlinepersona -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't see the point in that. It would seem like marketing or ads - an account just to talk about my personal projects? Nah...

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

They need an account because you get randomized inputs, and the solution goes with your inputs. They could've rolled out their own username/password auth, but that's more work and you need to secure the passwords, handle resets, etc. OAuth is 100% the correct move here, and they ask for very minimal info.