Unicode Chaos: Why Counting "Characters" Is a Programming Nightmare (Crafted via Avonetics.com)

09/03/2025 9 min

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Episode Synopsis

Dive into the wild world of Unicode with TinyBreadBigMouth as they unravel the chaos of counting "characters" in programming puzzles. Discover why code points, grapheme clusters, and locale-dependent quirks make this seemingly simple task a minefield. Learn how Twitter’s aesthetic-driven algorithm contrasts with traditional methods and why this puzzle might leave you scratching your head. From combining characters to string reversal woes, this deep dive exposes the hidden complexities of text processing. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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