Strong Password Checker

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1Give yourself 5 minutes
2Answer out loud, not in your head
3Then compare with the answer below
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  1. 01Count missing lowercase, uppercase, and digit categories.
  2. 02Record repeated-character runs and their replacement requirements.
  3. 03For short and valid-length strings, combine missing classes with replacements.
  4. 04For overlong strings, spend deletions on runs by remainder before computing replacements.

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Then expect these follow-ups

  • Why are modulo-zero runs deleted from first?

    Tests: greedy proof

  • How does the short-password formula work?

    Tests: case analysis

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