If a Board class holds a 2D array of Piece objects, what will be the output of accessing board[0][0].type if the position is empty?

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LLD - Design — Chess Game

If a Board class holds a 2D array of Piece objects, what will be the output of accessing board[0][0].type if the position is empty?

AThe type of the piece at that position

BAn error or null reference exception

CThe string 'empty'

DAn empty string

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand empty board positions
Empty positions usually hold null or None, not a Piece object.
Step 2: Accessing property on null
Accessing .type on null causes an error or exception in most languages.
Final Answer:
An error or null reference exception -> Option B
Quick Check:
Accessing property on null = error [OK]

Quick Trick: Null positions cause errors when accessing properties [OK]

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