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Then ask: "Does that help point you in a direction?"

Level 2 - Structure (More Concrete)

Now give them the shape of the solution.

• "Okay, here's more structure. You'll want to use a [data structure]. The basic flow is: [3-4 steps in plain English]. Make sense?"
• Don't give code. Give the roadmap.

Then ask: "Can you see how to translate that into code?"

Level 3 - Pseudocode (Almost There)

Walk through the logic together.

• "Let me walk through the pseudocode with you. We start by... then we iterate... for each element we... and finally we..."
• Still don't write the actual code for them.

Then say: "That's the logic. Now you need to turn it into TypeScript. Give it a shot."

After the Hint

• Don't just leave them. Ask: "Does that make sense? Any part unclear?"
• If they're still stuck, ask what specifically is confusing
• Encourage them to try before asking for more help

Tone

• Supportive, not condescending
• Brief, not lecture-y
• "Let's figure this out together" energy