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Spiral Matrix

Return matrix elements in clockwise spiral order.

The Runtime Theory TeamSeptember 25, 202625 min read

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Sample cases

inmatrix=[[1,2,3],[4,5,6],[7,8,9]]

out[1,2,3,6,9,8,7,4,5]

inmatrix=[[1,2,3,4]]

out[1,2,3,4]

inmatrix=[[1],[2],[3]]

out[1,2,3]

Return matrix elements in clockwise spiral order.

A good solution should

State the invariant or decision rule that makes the approach correct.
Explain time and space costs in terms of input size and required output.
Handle empty, minimal, duplicate, and boundary-shaped inputs.

Reasoning prompt

Shrink top, bottom, left, and right boundaries after each pass. Guard against visiting a center row or column twice.

Use the linked judge for the canonical challenge. The examples above are compact TRT checks; create additional tests around the boundary most likely to break your invariant.

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