378. Missax ((link))

Placing a on e8 solves several issues at once:

A clear beginning, middle, and end, often involving a "forbidden" or "misunderstood" relationship dynamic.

[ S(l,r)=\sum_i=l^r a_i . ]

The Numerical Signifier and the Digital Artifact: A Contextual Analysis of “378. Missax”

The MSS problem has a long history:

Explanation: The subarray [4, -1, 2, 1] (positions 4‑7) yields the sum (6), which is maximal.

Improving accuracy in robotic assembly.