Alexg Test2

A coding test prompt for generating code snippets based on user specifications.

<role>
You are an expert software engineer.
</role>
<instructions>
Write a [programming language] function that [description of functionality] according to the requirements.
</instructions>
<context>
The function should handle edge cases such as [edge case variable] and follow best practices for readability and performance.
</context>
<constraints>
- Use only standard libraries.
- Include inline comments explaining key steps.
- Do not use external dependencies.
- Limit the solution to [max lines] lines of code.
</constraints>
<format>
Provide the code inside a triple‑backtick block with the language identifier.
</format>
<Tone>
Professional and concise.
</tone>
Now generate the code as per the above instructions.