[Solved] Identify the bug in this move validation function: def validate_move(move, max_position): if move.position = max_position: return False return True | LLD

LLD - Design — Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Identify the bug in this move validation function:

def validate_move(move, max_position):
    if move.position <= 0 or move.position >= max_position:
        return False
    return True

AIt incorrectly disallows move.position = 0

BIt allows move.position = max_position which should be invalid

CIt uses wrong comparison operators for boundaries

DIt returns true for all positions

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze boundary conditions
Condition disallows move.position <= 0, so position 0 is invalid.
Step 2: Check if position 0 should be allowed
Usually position 0 is valid boundary, so disallowing it is a bug.
Final Answer:
It incorrectly disallows move.position = 0 -> Option A
Quick Check:
Check boundary inclusiveness carefully [OK]

Quick Trick: Check if boundary conditions exclude valid edge values [OK]

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