I'm stuck on a job application where I'm supposed to work with a Telnet server for the first time. The task is to create an array of the first n odd numbers based on HAL.encryptionSeed. My attempts to evaluate the code return a number that doesn't match the expected format, and I keep getting an 'Invalid number of encryption key values' error message when I try to submit my application. Here's a snippet of what I'm working with:
- I've established an empty array for encryptionKeys and a variable to iterate odd numbers.
- I'm pushing values into the array and checking its length against the HAL.encryptionSeed, but I can't figure out where I'm going wrong. I've also validated the numbers on an online compiler, and they appear to be correct odd numbers. What am I missing that is causing this submission to fail?
2 Answers
Hey, I think I spotted something! You have to make sure that variable m is declared properly. If you're trying to push null or undefined values, that might be throwing you off when the check happens during submission. Just take a peek at where you're initializing m in your code, and see if any values are not set by the time you reach the submission stage.
This is a classic issue! Definitely make sure you’re checking all your variable declarations. Sometimes, unseen bugs can be lurking there.
It looks like your logic might need a little tweaking. The task specifies that you need an array of the first n odd numbers, but your loop is only checking if the array length is less than the seed value n. So, it should actually be checking if the array length is less than or equal to half of n since you're gathering odd numbers. Also, make sure you're initializing your variable m correctly before the loop starts. Double-check the values in your array to ensure they are the expected odd numbers as you push them in! Good luck!
Right? And also, remember that if you're pushing m after incrementing it by 2, you need to start m at 1, not 0. Just something else to check!
Good point! Also, after you've updated m, check a few specific indexes in your array to ensure you're getting what you think you are. That could really help debug the issue.
Exactly! If m isn’t defined somewhere before you use it, you're just going to get unpredictable results. Initialize m right at the beginning!