topics_list = [
    "Arrays",
    "Strings",
    "Linked Lists",
    "Hash Tables",
    "Dynamic Programming",
    "Trees",
    "Graphs",
    "Sorting Algorithms",
    "Binary Search",
    "Recursion",
    "Greedy Algorithms",
    "Stack",
    "Queue",
    "Heaps",
    "Depth-First Search (DFS)",
    "Breadth-First Search (BFS)",
    "Backtracking",
    "Bit Manipulation",
    "Binary Search Trees",
    "Tries",
]

fixed_messages = {
    "intro": "Nice to meet you! I'm your AI interviewer. Click 'Generate a problem' to start.",
    "start": ("Read the problem statement, share your initial thoughts, and ask questions using the record button."),
    "end": "Interview complete. Thank you! Feedback will follow shortly.",
    "error": "An error occurred. Please try again.",
}