Terminal-Controlled Grid Rover Simulator

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Terminal-Controlled Grid Rover Simulator

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This question evaluates a candidate's ability to model stateful simulation logic, translating grid coordinates, heading rotations, and sequential command processing into correct program state. It tests simulation and state-machine design skills within coding interviews, including handling boundary conditions and collisions between multiple entities. The scenario represents a practical application of simulation reasoning rather than pure algorithmic theory.

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Terminal-Controlled Grid Rover Simulator