data-structuresEASYDATA STRUCTURE VISUALIZATION
Warm up with constant-time min stack diagnostic drill
Easy Data Structures arena: stack augmentation and invariant tracking
XP reward
145
Coins
12
Target time
45m
A learner is about to attempt the full constant-time min stack arena. Build a smaller but realistic diagnostic that exposes whether they understand stack augmentation and invariant tracking. You are working inside an interview-style data structure lab, and the arena only clears when the result is safe, deterministic, and explainable.
Learning objective
Learn to apply stack augmentation and invariant tracking in an interview-style data structure lab while explaining the invariant, safety constraints, and hidden edge cases.
Mission order
Operations include push, pop, top, and get_min over signed integers. Include one normal case, one malformed case, and one ordering or safety edge case. Implement the direct solution first, then document the one edge case that can break it. Submit the solution plus enough reasoning to pass hidden edge cases.Visible checks
sample case
Expected: 2
empty input
Expected: 0
Clear requirements
- Demonstrates stack augmentation and invariant tracking
- Handles the visible sample and hidden edge cases
- Keeps output deterministic and explainable
- Avoids unsafe dynamic execution
Secure validation contract
Judge type
DATA STRUCTURE VISUALIZATION
Complexity target
Readable O(n) or O(n log n) baseline
Workspace
Structure lab
root
left
right
leaf A
leaf B
Test Results
Run the visible checks when your first pass is ready.
Clear Protocol
1Read the scenario and restate the expected output shape.
2Run visible checks before chasing hidden edge cases.
3Use Genie for one nudge if stuck, then explain the invariant.
4Submit only when the result is deterministic and safe.
Rewards
XP
145
Coins
12
Mission Route
Hints
Hints are metered and logged for No Hint Hero runs.
Genie Mentor Core
Hint protocol / contextual guardrails active
Progressive hints
Failed-test aware
Solution guarded
Mission: data-structures-easy-min-stack-diagnostic0 attempts0 failed tests0 hints used
Progressive hint depth
Genie: Genie online. I use your mission, attempts, failed tests, hints, and path context to coach the next rep without dumping answers first.