Easy data structure and algorithm practice puzzle.
Given two words, weave them together one letter at a time, starting with the first word. When one runs out, add the rest of the other. So "ab" and "pqrs" becomes "apbqrs". Use a separate pointer for each word, which is what lets them be different lengths.
Solve it three ways: snap the jigsaw pieces together, fill in the blanks, or type it from scratch against the tests. This one is free.
Every line of the solution comes with a note explaining why it is there, and a step by step replay shows the code running. At level 3, where you type it yourself, you can ask for an AI mock interview on this problem that ends with a hiring manager's scorecard.
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