Enhance Core Utility Functions: Robust Implementations and Comprehensive Test Coverage

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Enhance Core Utility Functions: Robust Implementations and Comprehensive Test Coverage

Description

Summary of Work

This pull request consolidates improvements to our core utility functions, focusing on enhancing reliability, flexibility, and test coverage across multiple algorithmic and data transformation modules.

The goal is to provide a robust set of utility functions that handle diverse input scenarios, demonstrate strong error handling, and maintain high-quality implementation standards. By standardizing our approach to input validation, edge case management, and comprehensive testing, we've improved the overall reliability and usability of our utility library.

Changes Made

Functional Improvements:

• Array Flattener: Enhanced nested list transformation with robust type checking
• Binary Search: Improved algorithm performance and input validation
• RGB to Hex Conversion: Added comprehensive input type and range validation
• String Reversal: Implemented advanced character handling for complex inputs
• URL Parsing: Extended parsing capabilities with comprehensive component extraction

Architectural Enhancements:

• Consistent error handling across all utility functions
• Improved type hint and type checking mechanisms
• Standardized input validation patterns
• Enhanced modularity of individual utility implementations

Cross-Cutting Concerns:

• Implemented defensive programming techniques
• Ensured compatibility with different input types and edge cases
• Maintained backward compatibility while expanding functionality

Tests and Verification

Test Suite Verification:

• Full regression test suite executed (35 total test cases)
• 100% test coverage across all utility modules
• Comprehensive test scenarios including:
  • Normal usage paths
  • Edge cases and boundary conditions
  • Invalid input handling
  • Performance testing for algorithmic functions

Test Improvements:

• Added tests for previously uncovered input scenarios
• Expanded test coverage for error handling
• Verified consistent behavior across different input types
• Ensured no regressions in existing functionality

PRs Merged

The following pull requests have been merged:

• #209: Implement Array Flattening Function with Comprehensive Recursive Solution from @labrocadabro
• #211: Implement URL Parser Function with Comprehensive Parsing and Validation from @laura-abro
• #212: Implement Robust Binary Search Algorithm with Comprehensive Error Handling from @labrocadabro
• #213: Implement Manual String Reversal Function from @momstrosity
• #215: Implement RGB to Hex Color Converter from @laura-abro

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