Last Person in the Circle [A-Thinking-Ape]

Inspiration

The VanHack A Thinking Ape Challenge: find a general solution to a "last person in the circle" problem

What it does

Write out the way I've used to find the solution

How I built it

Using code (C++) to get the whole picture and then math to get a analytical solution.

Challenges I ran into

Find the details of the problem behaviors and link that with the proper math

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

Use of my knowledge in programming, math and logic to get a beautiful and elegant solution to a problem.

What I learned

Never had to deal before in a practical problem with periodical function with non constant periods. No big deal :-)

What's next for Last Person in the Circle

I think this one is done!

Built With

• c++-(xcode)
• pencil-and-paper
• spreadsheet-(excel)