@AlexeiLevenkov alternatively is there another place I should ask this? StackExchange Software Engineering? I read both of the metas and it seemed like StackOverflow was the more appropriate place because the question is about coding, not the software development process, but I may be wrong. — Clinton 33 secs ago

How do I ask and answer homework questions?, Why is “Can someone help me?” not an actual question?, Open letter to students with homework problems, — Daniel Langr just now

The question is more likely of Software Engineering than SO. — Divyang Desai 43 secs ago

Welcome to Stack Overflow. Please read Open Letter to Students with Homework Problems. You can't just dump your problem statement here and expect us to do it for you. It's also a good idea to take the tour, read about what's on-topic in the help center, and How to Ask. — Chris 44 secs ago

How to ask homework question and Open letter to students with homework problems — Barmar 1 min ago

How to ask homework question and Open letter to students with homework problems — Barmar just now

And considering the nature of your question also please read How do I ask and answer homework questions? as well as Open letter to students with homework problems — Some programmer dude 17 secs ago

Open letter to students with homework problems and How to ask homework questions: Make a genuine attempt yourself, show your code, ask a specific question. — kaylum 51 secs ago

Open letter to students with homework problems — jps 59 secs ago

For opinion based questions, you might get better feedback asking this question on another site like Software Engineering. StackOverflow tends to focus on objective only questions & answers. — chickity china chinese chicken 47 secs ago

Hint: read Open letter to students with homework problems — Marco Bonelli 36 secs ago