Monthly Archives: January 2025

SaturdayMP Show 64: picoCTF Format String 3 (Part 1 – Watch me Fail)

In this episode you can watch me fail to solve the picoCTF Format String 3 problem. My lack of low-level programming is highlighted in this video as I struggle with the C printf exploits and how to read memory. Any … Continue reading

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SaturdayMP Show 63: Advent of Code 2024 Day 12 (Part 3 – Solved!)

In this episode I finish the Advent of Code 2024 Day 12 problem! I also figured out how to do parameterized tests in Python. Any constructive feedback on my solution? How would you have solved it differently? You can find … Continue reading

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SaturdayMP Show 62: Advent of Code 2024 Day 12 (Part 2 – Area Calculated)

In this episode I actually make some progress on the Advent of Code Day 12 problem and can calculate the area of a plot starting at a given point. Any feedback on my solution so far? Any Python tips for … Continue reading

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SaturdayMP Show 61: Advent of Code 2024 Day 12 (Part 1 – Python Import Difficulties)

In this episode I attempt the Advent of Code Day 12 challenge. I didn’t get very far as I struggled to figure out how imports work in Python. Is it just me or did others struggle importing Python files? Found … Continue reading

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