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Coding (Algo)

Count the Outer Boundary Corners

Algorithm: Sorting Difficulty: Hard Time: 40 minutes

Goal

Return the number of distinct convex-hull vertices after excluding duplicate coordinates and collinear interior points.

What this task practices

Count the Outer Boundary Corners is a coding (algo) interview exercise that trains prompt interpretation, explicit assumptions, a concrete response, and a clear explanation of tradeoffs. The catalog marks it as hard difficulty. It focuses on Technical Reasoning, Testing, Validation. The signed-in workspace provides the tools for the round and evaluates the attempt against task-specific criteria. Reference solutions, hidden checks, evaluator instructions, and candidate work remain private.

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