How to resolve the algorithm Zebra puzzle step by step in the AutoHotkey programming language

Published on 12 May 2024 09:40 PM

How to resolve the algorithm Zebra puzzle step by step in the AutoHotkey programming language

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Problem Statement

The Zebra puzzle, a.k.a. Einstein's Riddle, is a logic puzzle which is to be solved programmatically.

It has several variants, one of them this: The question is, who owns the zebra? For clarity, each of the five houses is painted a different color, and their inhabitants are of different nationalities, own different pets, drink different beverages and smoke different brands of cigarettes. Additionally, list the solution for all the houses. Optionally, show the solution is unique.

Let's start with the solution: