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+# avoid conditional logic
+
+Consider converting the `if`-statement(s) and/or ternary expressions into a single expression using the `&&` and `||` operators.
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+# no built-in methods
+
+Hey there, sneaky!
+The purpose of this exercise is to write the logic for checking leap years yourself.
+Solve it without using built-in methods from:
+
+- The `java.time` module;
+- The `java.util.GregorianCalendar` class.
diff --git a/analyzer-comments/java/leap/use_minimum_number_of_checks.md b/analyzer-comments/java/leap/use_minimum_number_of_checks.md
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+# use minimum number of checks
+
+Try reducing the number of checks to just three (hint: check the instructions).