Come up with an architecture for 'Minesweeper.'

Very-hard questions are the ultimate test of your expertise and preparation. They demand not just knowledge, but creativity and strategic thinking, often addressing unique or highly technical aspects of your field.

This question is about your ability to design a system and to solve problems. Start by describing the key components of the game, including the game board, cells (mined and safe), user inputs, game logic, and display/output. Discuss how you would represent the board and cells in memory and how the game would process user inputs and update the board state accordingly. You might want to consider object-oriented design principles and discuss classes like game, board, and cell, explaining their properties and interactions. Remember to consider error handling and edge cases, like clicking outside the game area or on an already revealed cell. Additionally, discuss how the game checks for win or loss conditions and how it reveals the game board at the end. This question provides an opportunity to demonstrate your problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and software design abilities.

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