I need some help with a C# program that i am creating. So in this scenario i am inputting duplicate values into the program. For Example, a,b,b,c,c.
The exercise is that
Using a hashtable (Generic Dictionary) is an efficient way to determine if an entered character has already been encountered.
Also, the Char.IsLetter method in the .NET framework is a great way to check for bad data.
static void Main(string[] args) {
Dictionary charsEntered = new Dictionary();
Console.WriteLine("Please enter 5 characters, each on a separate line.");
while (charsEntered.Count() < 5) {
Console.WriteLine("Enter a character:");
char[] resultChars = Console.ReadLine().ToCharArray();
if(resultChars.Length != 1 || !Char.IsLetter(resultChars[0])) {
Console.WriteLine("Bad Entry. Try again.");
} else {
char charEntered = resultChars[0];
if (charsEntered.ContainsKey(charEntered))
Console.WriteLine("Character already encountered. Try again.");
else
charsEntered[charEntered] = true;
}
}
Console.WriteLine("The following inputs were entered:");
Console.WriteLine(String.Join(", ", charsEntered.Keys));
Console.ReadLine();
}