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Bug Report for string-encode-and-decode #6283

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Bug Report: Syntax Error in Hidden Driver Code (main.py) for "String Encode and Decode"

Problem Link

https://neetcode.io/problems/string-encode-and-decode


Description

When running or submitting a solution in Python (even with a known correct solution), the execution fails immediately with a SyntaxError.

It appears there is a typo or artifact in the platform's hidden test runner (main.py) on line 96, where extraneous text ( after the number) was accidentally appended directly after the main() function call, causing the interpreter to throw a syntax error.


Steps to Reproduce

  1. Navigate to the String Encode and Decode problem page.
  2. Select Python as the language.
  3. Enter any valid Python solution (or the default template).
  4. Click Run or Submit.

Error Message / Stack Trace

File "/box/main.py", line 96
    main() after the number
               ^^^^^
SyntaxError: invalid syntax

Suggested Fix for Maintainers

In the hidden test driver file (/box/main.py), line 96 currently reads:

main() after the number

This should likely be updated to either comment out the extra text or remove it entirely:

main()  # after the number

(Or simply main())

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