Coding Puzzle – Field Outline Printer

Overview

This project is a simple C# console application written to solve the given coding puzzle.
The program prints two required outputs in the structure requested.

Approach

• I approached this as an opportunity to learn and practice the basics of C#.
• Since the outputs were explicitly defined and fixed, I chose a straightforward solution using lists of strings and simple loops to print them.
• My focus was on correctness, readability, and getting a working result within the given time.

Future Improvements

• With more time and some more learning, I would tried make the program dynamic by parsing the input string into a tree structure and printing it recursively.
• I began sketching this idea after some deep googling in the commented-out code included in the project (Node, Parser, and recursive printing).
• That direction would make the program reusable, flexible, and able to handle arbitrary inputs instead of hardcoded lists.

Trade-offs

• Pros:
  • Simple, clear, and easy to follow
  • Guaranteed to match the required outputs
• Cons:
  • Not dynamic — changes to the input would require updating the hardcoded data
  • A parser/tree approach would provide greater flexibility

How to Run

Ensure the .NET SDK is installed, then run:

dotnet run