# Workspace Rules

- Work only with the files that are present in this prepared workspace.
- Keep helper scripts, notes, and temporary files inside this workspace.
- Edit files in this workspace freely when it helps you solve the case.
- You may update `README.md` with algorithm notes, assumptions, or working documentation if that helps you stay organized.
- Treat `solution.json` as the required final deliverable unless the workspace says otherwise.
- Use scripts or direct case-specific work as appropriate for the task.
- If the workspace exposes a verifier helper, use it for local iteration when helpful.
- Use any example solution only to understand the expected output shape, not as a finished answer.
- Avoid depending on repository files or tools that are not part of the prepared workspace.
