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SaturdayMP Show 78: Advent of Code 2025 (Day 1 – Part 2: Success)

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Chris C

It took me two videos and over 2 hours, but I finally solved the Day 1 – Part 2 Advent of Code 2025 challenge! I wonder if I’m that is the slowest time on record? At least the slowest time … Continue reading →

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SaturdayMP Show 77: Advent of Code 2025 (Day 1 – Part 2: Failure)

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Chris C

In this episode I explain how I previously solved Day 1 – Part 1 of the Advent of Code 2025 problem. I then proceed to fail to solve part 2, though I think I was close. I got stuck in … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Chris C

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)

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Chris C

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)

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Chris C

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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SaturdayMP Show 60: Advent of Code 2024 (Day 2)

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Chris C

In this episode I solve the Advent of Code 2024 Day 2 problem. I solve it using Python, a language I’m not very familiar with. I did learn that Python lists allow negative indexing, which confused me at first. Do … Continue reading →

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