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The Onion Layer

A hard Python interview practice problem on DataDriven. Write and execute real python code with instant grading.

Domain
Python
Difficulty
hard
Seniority
senior, staff

Problem

A matrix visualization tool needs to read 2D grid data in a spiral order for rendering a ring-by-ring animation. Given an m x n matrix of integers, return all elements in spiral order - starting from the top-left corner and moving clockwise, layer by layer.

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