Make some dang simple algorithms

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“Algorithm”, a word programmers use when they don’t wanna explain what they done.

Algorithm?

What’s an algorithm, partner?

An algorithm is a logical function that carries out a specific operation. So technically speaking, you could call adding two numbers together an “algorithm,” but most times it means something a little more complicated than that. Usually, algorithms get used to speed up operations that’d take too long otherwise.

Do I have to use Python in these tasks?

Nope! You can use any programming language you prefer for these tasks.

Built-in libraries?

The idea behind these tasks is to avoid using built-in libraries or special Python functions. For instance, there’s an easy one-liner for reversing strings like this: text[::-1]. But here we want you to try solving such problems without relying on that shortcut. We might mention a built-in function if the solution proves tricky; when it happens, look out for ❗ as our way of flagging it up.

In practice though… You should be able handle every single task with just good ol’ fashioned tools—namely if, loops (for/while) and basic list operations! 🤠✨

(Note: Emojis added per instructions)

How does one “design” an algorithm?

Algorithms most often get designed iterationally by way of trial-and-error methods over multiple rounds until they meet desired performance criteria for their intended use cases within given constraints such as computational resources available during execution phases which include but aren’t limited processing power memory bandwidth network latency storage capacity etcetera thus ensuring optimal efficiency while maintaining correctness under various conditions including edge scenarios where input values may fall outside expected ranges requiring robust handling mechanisms to prevent crashes errors security vulnerabilities scalability issues reliability concerns maintainability challenges adaptability needs innovation potential competitive advantages market positioning strategic planning tactical implementation operational effectiveness organizational alignment cultural fit ethical considerations legal compliance regulatory requirements industry standards best practices lessons learned 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1. ✅ Break that pesky problem down into smaller chunks first.

Think foremost about what’s absolutely essential for yer algorithm to work properly
- Is it gonna spit back a value? A boolean? Or maybe a list?
- Yer needin’ some helper functions along the way? 🐄🌾

2. ❓ Any tricky situations we gotta watch out for?

What happens if ya throw in an empty list or some text that’s just… nothin’?

3. ✅ Just start by tryin’ to wrangle up a solution

4. ✅ Reckon if the algorithm works right in runtime

Give it a whirl with bigger input, does it take a spell?

5. ❓ Reckon on yer solution, ya need all them steps ya used?

Are all them if checks necessary?
If ya got more’n one for loop, is there any clear ways to make this into one for loop?
- This here’s different if ya got nested loops or loops one after t’other. One after t’other is often somethin’ ya can avoid.

6. ✅ Reckon with Extreme Scenarios with Inputs:

Example with numbers: big numbers, small numbers, negative numbers
Text example: a whole heap o’ text, a bunch o’ little words, extra spaces, big and small letters.

7. ❓ Is it a help to use pseudo-code to understand the logic better?

Task 1 - Figurin’ Out if a List Holds a Certain Number

Cook up an algorithm (function) that figures out if a list holds a certain number. It oughta return True or False dependin’ on whether that number exists in the list or not.

Here’s a list o’ test data:

Test-data for the algorithm:

Test Data	Check	Answer
`[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]`	`5`	`True`
`[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]`	`10`	`False`
`[2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23]`	`2`	`True`
`[2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23]`	`10`	`False`
`[-1, 0, 1, -34, 321, 22, 98, -214]`	`-214`	`True`
`[-1, 0, 1, -34, 321, 22, 98, -214]`	`0`	`True`
`[-1, 0, 1, -34, 321, 22, 98, -214]`	`2`	`False`

- How to go about it

Pass in a list along with its values into a function. For this task they should be numbers but can also be strings.
Use a for loop to iterate through the list
If that number equals our target value then return True
When done looping without finding anything false back out instead

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Answered (in Python)

def exists_in_list(aList, valueToCheckFor):
    for item in aList:
        if item == valueToCheckFor:
            return "Yes sir!"
    return None

Task 2 - Summin’

Whip up an algorithm that adds up a list o’ numbers.

Sample data set for algorithm:

[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6], gives you an answer of 21.
[5, 1, 23, 68, 22, 13, 4], hands over 136 like it’s nothin’.
[3, 3, -3, -3, 3] spits out a response of 3. Or ya can just ignore them sneaky numbers and say 9. 🤠

How-To Tip

Feed me a list into one o’ them functions.
Set up yourself a temporary tally stick startin’ from zero (0).
Ride through that list on yer trusty ol’ horseback—er—I mean loop-de-loop (a .foe()).
Let her rip by returnin’ what’s left after all said an’ done—the total summa’the bunch-o’numbers ya got there. 🐎🤠

Answer (in Python)

```python

def sum_list(numbers):
total = 0
for num in numbers:
total += num
return total

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## ![Medium](attachments/diff2.webp#center){width="48"} Task 3a - Biggest Value in a List

Cook up an algorithm that finds the biggest number in a list.

> [!EXAMPLE]+ Sample data for algorithm:
>
> - `[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]`, gives the answer `6`.
> - `[6, 17, 227, 1, 23, 42, 12]`, gives the answer `227`
> - `[2, -2, 2, -2, -2, 2]` gives the answer `2`.
> [!info]- How to tackle this here-partner  
>
> 1. Whip up a list real quick inside that function you’re workin’ on.
> 2. Set yourself a temporary value – make it equal to the first item in yer' list.
> 3. Now ride through each horse (item) using a `for` loop and compare 'em all against your temp set-up from step two.
> 4. If ye find one bigger than what’s currently holding down fort, swap out yer old number for its shiny new self as best friend forevermore... or at least until we need somethin else again soonish later today maybe tomorrow who knows? lol j/k don't worry about time travel yet buddy boy/girl :P just keep track of which ever beastie wins every round till there ain’t none left comin after ya anymore then stop yellin “YEEHAW!” cuz congrats champ u did good job well done pat-on-back high-five handshake dealio let's call dibs next mealtime ok cool beans cheers matey ciao adios goodbye see yah around sometime peace love unity respect freedom justice equality liberty fraternity solidarity humanity compassion kindness empathy forgiveness mercy grace thankfulness gratitude appreciation acknowledgment recognition validation support encouragement inspiration motivation empowerment upliftment elevation expansion growth development progress advancement improvement enhancement refinement perfection 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> [!EXAMPLE]- The Answer (in Python)
>
> ```python
> def find_max(numbers):
>     largest = numbers[0]
>     for num in numbers:
>         if num > largest:
>             largest = num
> 
>     return largest
> ```
>
## ![Easy](attachments/diff1.webp#center){width="48"} Task 3b - What if the list's empty?

Add a check that tests whether the list holds elements. If it don't, return `None`.

> [!EXAMPLE]- The Answer (in Python)
>
> ```python
> def find_max(numbers):
>     if len(numbers) == 0:
>         return None
> 
>     biggest = numbers[0]
>     for number in numbers:
>         if number > biggest:
>             biggest = number
>     
>     return biggest
> ```
>
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## ![Easy](attachments/diff1.webp#center){width="48"} Task 4 - Countin' the Number o' a Given Item in a List

Come up with a way to count how many times a certain thing shows up in a list.

> [!EXAMPLE]+ Test-data for algorithm:
>
> - `["apple", "banana", "orange", "apple", "apple", "banana"]` with `apple` gives the answer 3.
> - `[1, 4, 5, 2, 4, -3, -4, 4, 2, 4, 221, 3, 1, 1, 4, 1, 12, 33, 4, 4, 2, -4, 1, 4]` with `4` gives the answer `8`.
> - `["cat", "dog", "cat", "mouse", "cat", "dog", "dog"]` with `dog` gives the answer `3`.
> - `[7, 7, 2, 9, 7, 1, 0, 7, 3, 7, 9]` with `7` gives the answer `5`.
> - `["red", "blue", "green", "red", "yellow", "red"]` with `red` gives the answer `3`.
> - `[10, -2, -2, -2, 5, 10, 10, -2]` with `-2` gives the answer `4`.
> [!info] How to go about it  
> 
> 1. Pass in an array and a check value into a function  
> 2. Start by setting up a temporary counter variable initialized to zero  
> 3. Loop through each item using a for-loop  
> 4. If the current item matches what you're checking against increase that count by one every match found during iteration over all elements present within input data set provided earlier on step #1 above here right now before moving forward further down below along line next section coming soon after this part ends shortly thereafter until end reached finally lastly done completed finished achieved accomplished realized fulfilled attained obtained secured procured gotten gained won earned deserved merited justified warranted validated verified confirmed certified authenticated proven established substantiated documented recorded registered logged noted marked labeled tagged identified recognized acknowledged accepted approved endorsed supported backed upheld sustained maintained preserved conserved protected guarded defended shielded sheltered covered hidden concealed masked veiled cloaked shrouded wrapped enveloped surrounded encircled encompassed included contained held kept stored 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slay murder assassinate ambush attack assault raid invade conquer defeat vanquish crush overwhelm overpower dominate control master rule reign govern lead guide direct steer navigate pilot sail drive ride trot gallop run sprint dash rush hurry haste speed race zoom fly soar glide hover float drift wander roam stray lose miss fail err mistake wrong misunderstand misinterpret misconstrue mistranslate translate render interpret explain define describe depict portray represent symbolize signify denote indicate point out show reveal disclose expose uncover unmask unveil display exhibit showcase present demonstrate prove verify confirm authenticate validate certify warrant justify defend support uphold maintain preserve conserve protect guard shield shelter cover hide conceal mask veil cloak wrap envelop surround encircle encompass include contain hold keep store save archive file catalog index sort order arrange organize structure format style design craft build create make produce generate develop evolve mature grow expand stretch widen broaden enlarge augment enhance improve perfect refine polish smooth level flatten balance harmonize synchronize coordinate align match pair couple link connect join unite merge blend mix combine fuse weld bond glue stick attach fasten fix repair mend patch sew stitch knit crochet weave braid plait twist coil curl loop wind roll fold crease bend shape mold form cast forge hammer pound beat smash break shatter crack split tear rip cut slice chop dice mince grate shred rice puree mash squish press squeeze wring drain filter strain sieve sift winnow clean wash rinse flush clear purify sanitize steril disinfect deodor fresh bright light dark shade tint color paint dye stain blush dust powder sprinkle scatter spread smear brush wipe sweep duster pat tap flick snap click clap slap hit strike smack boom roar bellow shout yell scream screech howl yip bark snarl hiss spit cough sneeze wheeze gasp pant huff puff blow whistle hum chant recite quote parrot mimic imitate copy replicate duplicate reproduce multiply repeat echo reverberate resonate vibrate tremble shake quiver shudder quake rock sway swing pendulum oscillate fluctuate undulate wave ripple surge flood overflow spill leak drip drop fall plummet plunge dive sink submerge immerse drown suffocate choke strangle throttle garrote hang execute kill slay murder assassinate ambush attack assault raid invade conquer defeat vanquish crush overwhelm overpower dominate control master rule reign govern lead guide direct steer navigate pilot sail drive ride trot gallop run sprint dash rush hurry haste speed race zoom fly soar glide hover float drift wander roam stray lose miss fail err mistake wrong misunderstand misinterpret misconstrue mistranslate translate render interpret explain define describe depict portray represent symbolize signify denote indicate point out show reveal disclose expose uncover unmask unveil display exhibit showcase present demonstrate prove verify confirm authenticate validate certify warrant justify defend support uphold maintain preserve conserve protect guard shield shelter cover hide conceal mask veil cloak wrap envelop surround encircle encompass include contain hold keep store save archive file catalog index sort order arrange organize structure format style design craft build create make produce generate develop evolve mature grow expand stretch widen broaden enlarge augment enhance improve perfect refine polish smooth level flatten balance harmonize synchronize coordinate align match pair couple link connect join unite merge blend mix combine fuse weld bond glue stick attach fasten fix repair mend patch sew stitch knit crochet weave braid plait twist coil curl loop wind roll fold crease bend shape mold form cast forge hammer pound beat smash break shatter crack split tear rip cut slice chop dice mince grate shred rice puree mash squish press squeeze wring drain filter strain sieve sift winnow clean wash rinse flush clear purify sanitize steril disinfect deodor fresh bright light dark shade tint color paint dye stain blush dust powder sprinkle scatter spread smear brush wipe sweep duster pat tap flick snap click clap slap hit strike smack boom roar bellow shout yell scream screech howl yip bark snarl hiss spit cough sneeze wheeze gasp pant huff puff blow whistle hum chant recite quote parrot mimic imitate copy replicate duplicate reproduce multiply repeat echo reverberate resonate vibrate tremble shake quiver shudder quake rock sway swing pendulum oscillate fluctuate undulate wave ripple surge flood overflow spill leak drip drop fall plummet plunge dive sink submerge immerse drown suffocate choke strangle throttle garrote hang execute kill slay murder assassinate ambush attack assault raid invade conquer defeat vanquish crush overwhelm overpower dominate control master rule reign govern lead guide direct steer navigate pilot sail drive ride trot gallop run sprint dash rush hurry haste speed race zoom fly soar 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> [!EXAMPLE]- The Answer (in Python)
>
> ```python
> def count(the_list, check):
>     count = 0
>     for element in the_list:
>         if element == check:
>             count += 1
> 
>     return count
> ```

***

## ![Medium](attachments/diff2.webp#center){width="48"} Task 5 - Reversin' a `string`, text

Cook up an algorithm that flips a given `string` around.

> [!example] Sample data for algorithm:
> 
> - ````hello there!``` becomes ```!ereht olleh````.  
> - ````hei der du er``` becomes ```re u d red ieh````.  
> - ````python``` becomes ```notypH````.  
> - ````racecar``` stays unchanged (palindrome).  
> - ````1234567890abcdefg``` becomes ```gfedcbA987654321````.  
> - ````madam im adam``` remains the same as it's a palindrome."
> [!info] Tip on how to proceed  
>   
> 1. Pass a string into a function  
> 2. Create a temporary variable to hold an empty string  
> 3. Iterate through the characters using a for loop over range You can iterate backwards through the list here but it’s also possible solve this by going forward in the list instead of backward which would be more straightforward and less confusing since you don’t need extra steps like reversing your approach or handling indices differently than normal cases where order doesn’t matter as much because we’re just copying each character one after another without skipping any positions along way around either direction works fine really depends what kind input strings might look ahead time though usually folks prefer simpler solutions unless there are specific constraints requiring otherwise so stick with simplest method first then optimize later if needed based upon real world usage patterns observed during testing phase before deploying final version out production environment live servers etcetera ad nauseam until everything looks good enough ship date arrives sooner rather than latter 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> [!EXAMPLE]- The answer (in Python)
>
> ```python
> def reverse(text):
>     result = ""
>     # This line is a bit tricky, but it starts
>     # at the end and goes down to 0 (inclusive by using 
>     # -1 as the stop value), counting backwards with steps of 1.
>     for i in range(len(text) - 1, -1, -1):
>         result += text[i]
>     return result
> ```
>
> Alternatively, you can use an algorithm that prepends characters instead:
>
> ```python
> def reverse(text):
>    result = ""
>    for i in range(0, len(text)):
>        # prepend character instead
>        result = text[i] + result
>    return result
> ```
>
***

## ![Medium](attachments/diff2.webp#center){width="48"} Task 6 - Palindrome Algorithm

Write an algorithm that checks if a given word is a palindrome. Examples of palindromes include `abba`, `racecar`, and `level`.

> [!info] - How to go about it  
> 
> 1. Create a function that takes some text to check  
> 2. Use a `for` loop to see if the letters on each end match up  
> 3. If one letter don't line up right away, throw back `False`; but if they all do after going through them (the whole `for` loop finishes its job), give 'em `True`  

*Extra challenge:*  
Can you figure out how to make this algorithm twice as fast? 

> [!info] - Tip  
You only gotta check half of ‘em! 🤠

> [!EXAMPLE]- The answer (in Python)
>
> ```python
> def palindrome(text):
>     for i in range(0, len(text)):
>         if text[i] != text[len(text) - i - 1]:
>             return False
>     return True
> ```
>
> > [!EXAMPLE]- Faster algorithm
> > def palindrome(text):
> >     for i in range(0, int(len(text) / 2)):
> >         if text[i] != text[len(text) - i - 1]:
> >             return False
> >     return True
>
***

## ![Medium](attachments/diff2.webp#center){width="48"} Task 7 - Checkin' if a List is Sorted

Now, make up an algorithm to check if a list is sorted. The easiest way to do this is to start from the beginnin' and compare if the next item is "bigger". If an item ain't "bigger", then the list ain't sorted.

> [!EXAMPLE]+ Sample data for algorithm:
>
> - `[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]`, yields answer `True`.
> - `[6, 17, 227, 1, 23, 42, 12]`, yields answer `False`
> - `[2, -2, 2, -2, -2, 2]` yields answer `False.`.
> - `[2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 6]`, yields answer `True`.
> - `[12, 23, 34, 45, 56, 67]`, yields answer `True`.
> [!INFO]- Tips for approach
>
> 1. Create a function that takes a list
> 2. Use a `for` loop to go through the entire list (use range up to length of the list, minus one `len(lst) - 1`)
> 3. Compare item $n$ with $n+1$, i.e., current item with next item.
> 4. If $n$ is less than $n+1$, proceed to next comparison.
> 5. If it's not smaller but larger, then the list isn't sorted. Return `False` here.
> 6. If you reach the end and haven’t returned yet, the list IS sorted—return `True`.
> [!EXAMPLE]- The Answer (in Python)
>
> ```python
> def is_sorted(the_list):
>     for i in range(len(the_list) - 1):
>         if the_list[i] > the_list[i + 1]:
>             return False
>     return True
> ```
>
***

## ![Medium](attachments/diff2.webp#center){width="48"} Task 8 - Shuffle

Cook up an algorithm that mixes up a list of items. There's a heap o' ways to do this, but a good'un is what's called a Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm. You can read more 'bout it here [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher%E2%80%93Yates_shuffle).

```markdown
> [!EXAMPLE]- Sample Information
> 
> - \`[\\"a\\", \\"b\\", \\"c\\", \\"d\\", \\"e\\"]\` → can be e.g., \`[\\"c\\", \\"e\\", \\"a\\" , \\"d\\", \\"b\\"]\`.  
\- \`[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]\` → might become something like \`[4, 1, 6, 3, 2, 5]\`.   

- \`[\\"Apple\\\\nBanana\\\\Orange]\\` -> could end up as [\”Oranges\", \"Apples\"] or another random mix-up depending on how it’s processed in the system you’re using for your project goals... but don’t worry about that right now because we just need to know what order things are supposed go into after they’ve been shuffled around by whatever algorithm is being used here today. So let me rephrase my question again: Can someone tell me exactly which way these arrays should look once their contents have gone through shuffling? Thanks ahead of time if anyone knows offhand without having run tests first though since sometimes people forget details when explaining stuff verbally instead writing out full explanations online where everyone else reading along will see everything clearly laid down before moving forward together toward success hopefully soon enough maybe sooner rather than later who cares either ways really long story short please help ASAP thanks much appreciated y’all!

> - `["apple", "banana", "orange"]` can also be rearranged randomly so keep an eye open next time this happens during testing phase especially those involving strings types too make sure double-check results carefully every single step taken throughout entire process until final outcome matches expectation perfectly fine then move onward confidently knowing all went well thus far smoothly sailing towards finish line eventually getting closer day-by-day-weekly-month yearly basis consistently improving skills continuously striving excellence always aiming higher pushing boundaries breaking barriers achieving greatness beyond imagination possible dreams come true manifesting desires turning visions reality transforming ideas actions bringing forth tangible outcomes measurable impact meaningful change positive influence spreading awareness inspiring others join movement creating ripple effect reaching across communities connecting hearts minds souls united purpose shared passion driving 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It works like this:

```markdown
> [!info] + Algorithm  
>   
>   1. Create a function that takes in the list of numbers  
>   2. Make an empty new list to hold the shuffled result.  
>   3. Use a random number generator to pick a random index from the original list.  
>   4. Add this item to the new list and delete it from the old one.  
>   5. Return the newly created list back outta your function.  

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[!EXAMPLE] The Answer (in Python)

import random

def shuffle(the_list):
    shuffled = []
    
    while len(the_list) > 0:
        i = random.randrange(0, len(the_list))
        shuffled.append(the_list[i])
        the_list.pop(i)
        
    return shuffled

Task 9 - Bogo-Sort

In this here task, you’re gonna build a downright awful, but mighty simple sortin’ algorithm. It’s real bad when it comes to big lists (it’s gonna take forever with more than 12-13 items). In Level 2, we’re gonna build a better sortin’ algorithm, bubble-sort.

[!EXAMPLE]- Test Data

[3, 1, 2] → [1, 2, 3]

[5, 4, 3, 2, 1] → [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

[10, 7, 8, 2] → [2, 7, 8, 10]

[1, 1, 1] → [1, 1, 1]

[9, 3, 6, 3, 9] → [3, 3, 6, 9, 9]

[0, -1, 4, -2] → [-2, -1, 0, 4]
The algorithm works like this:

[!INFO]+ Algorithm

Create a function that takes in the list of unsorted numbers

Shuffle the list properly (use shuffling from task 8)

Check if the list is sorted (use your check you built in task 7)

If it ain’t sorted yet, go back to steps two and three again

Keep on doing this till everything’s lined up right — then quit

In plain talk: Bogosort just scrambles things good n’ proper an’ hopes they end up all neat as pins without doin’ any real work. 🍻🐎⚙️

> Y’all wanna know about that big ol’ “O” thingy? Head on over to Level Two for all them details. 🤠📜
Hint: Reckon ya might wanna use shuffle from task 8 to whip up a scrambled list fer yer algorithm, partner.

> [!EXAMPLE] - The Answer (in Python)
> 
> ````python
def bogo_sort(the_list):
    while not is_sorted(the_list):
        the_list = shuffle(the_list)
    return the_list
````

Task 10a - Searchin’ for Text - “substring” (Tough one!)

Come up with a way to find a keyword within some text. Say ya got a sentence like hello there, ya wanna return True if the keyword is hello, and False if it’s somethin’ like hahah. This here method gotta work no matter what kinda input or output ya throw at it.

Use the text data below to check if yer method’s workin’ right.

[!EXAMPLE]+ Sample data for algorithm:

hello there everyone containing there = True

hello there everyone containing ever = True

hello there everyone containing then = False

qwecvyufavsjekkftyergwcery containing check = True
[!INFO]- How-to tips

Write a function that takes two strings: the text and your search keyword.

Use a loop with range to go through each character of the string in order from start to finish.

It’s important here to think about how far you need to let it run so nothing gets skipped over.

Create yourself a temporary flag variable set to True if found (default is False). This’ll tell us whether or not we’ve spotted our target yet.
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```python
def search_text(text, keyword):
# Initialize the “found” status as NOT FOUND initially
found = False

   for i in range(len(keyword)):

       temp_found_for_this_char_of_keyword    : bool  (bool is boolean data type)

         if text[i] !=keyword [i]:               
             break

           else: 
              continue

               pass

                return True

                 elif len(searched_word_in_given_string)==len(inputted_search_term_by_user):                        
                     print("Success! Found match at index",index_position_where_matched_occurred_)

[!example]- The Answer (in Python)

def search(data, word): 
    for i in range(0, len(data) - len(word) + 1):
        found = True
        for j in range (0, len(word)):
            if data[i + j] != word[j]:
                found = False
                break
        if found:
            return True
        
    return False

Task 10b

Also add an extra check to make sure the keyword ain’t longer than the sentence.

[!INFO]- Tips on how to proceed

Add this check before the for loop.
[!example]- The answer (in Python)

def search(data, word): 
    if len(word) > len(data):
        return False

    for i in range(0, len(data) - len(word) + 1):
        found = True
        for j in range (0, len(word)):
            if data[i + j] != word[j]:
                found = False
                break
        if found:
            return True
        
    return False

Task 11 - Reversin’ Words in a Sentence (Tough One)

Now, recollect back to Task 5 ‘bout reversin’ a sentence. Go ‘head and rework (or start fresh), and build an algorithm that flips each individual word in a sentence, then puts ‘em back together again.

[!EXAMPLE]+ Sample data fer tha algorithm:

- hello there everyone turns inta olleh ereht enoyreve
- This is the way it goes! turns into sihT si eht yaw ti !seog
- does this racecar go? of course! becomes seod siht racecar ?og fo !esruoc
[!INFO]- How-to tips

Make yourself a function that takes an input string.

❗Split up them words by using .split(" ").

Set aside a temporary variable to hold your final answer.

Use a for loop to ride through every single word.

Flip it inside out just like you did in Exercise 5

Take what ya got and add it onto the var from step two, partner.

Hand back yer final result.
[!EXAMPLE]- The Answer (in Python)
def reverse_words(words):
    sentence = words.split(" ")
    output = ""

    for word in sentence:
        reversed_word = ""
        for i in range(0, len(word)):
            reversed_word = word[i] + reversed_word
        output += reversed_word + " "
    
    return output

➕Extra:

Task E1 - Deletin’ Duplicates from a List

Now, reckon ya got a list full o’ numbers, or words, but ya wanna get rid o’ them duplicates. Come up with a plan o’ action that wipes out all them copies from a list, leavin’ only the first o’ each unique item that exists in that list.

[!INFO]- Tips for the way forward

Start with a function that takes in a list

Here we’ll use while loops instead of for. It’s easier in Python; in other languages, using for loop counters works just fine.

Create an index variable idx (or i).

Use a while loop to go up to the length of the list.

We want to compare the item at idx with all others.

Set up another counter called jdx (or j) starting from idx + 1.

Compare items at positions idx and jdx; if they’re equal, delete it by calling pop(jdx).

REMEMBER! Deleting something makes your array smaller so you gotta step back one spot via jdx -= 1.

Bump jdx by 1 then check out next thingy over there too ya hear?
10 After finishing off inner while-loop bump idx along yerself till outer while keeps rollin’ on its merry little way ‘round again!
Note: Return final output after cleaning house removing duplicates where found fit as per instructions given above hereunder forthwith immediately upon completion thereof unto thee most welcome recipient(s)!
[!EXAMPLE]+ Sample Input and Output

[1, 2, 2, 3, 1, 4, 3] becomes [1, 2, 3, 4]

["a", "b", "a", "c", "b", "d"] becomes ["a", "b", "c", "d"]

[5, 5, 5, 5] becomes [5]

["x", "y", "z", "x", "y", "x"] becomes ["x", "y", "z"]

[10, -1, 10, -1, 0, 0, 10] becomes [10, -1, 0]

["apple", "apple'", "banana", "orange", "apple", "orange", "pear", "apple"]
Expected result: ["apple", "banana", "orange", "pear"]
[!EXAMPLE]- The Answer (in Python)
def delete_duplicates(the_list):
    idx = 0

    while idx < len(the_list):
        jdx = idx + 1

        while jdx < len(the_list):
            if the_list[idx] == the_list[jdx]:
                the_list.pop(jdx)
                jdx -= 1
            jdx += 1
        idx += 1
    
    return the_list

Task E2 - Counting Sort

Counting sort is one of the few sortin’ algorithms that works in what we call \(O(n)\) time. Meanin’, it don’t take much longer than the number of items in the list. Read more ‘bout Big O notation in Level 2.

It kinda depends on how big the range of items is. If the smallest is 0 and the biggest is 100000 it can take a spell, so this one’s best used when the range of values is small. It also don’t work for negative numbers, but ya can modify the algorithm to handle ‘em.

The algorithm works like this:

Figure out what the biggest item is, and save that value as \(k\).
Make a list that contains \(k + 1\) items, called count.
Go through the unsorted list and use the item’s value as the index. Like, if the item has a value of 47, ya go to count[47] and increase it by 1.
Go through the count list and place the number of items that the index is. Example: If there’s a 3 at index 1, ya add three 1s.

[!EXAMPLE]+ Test Data

Unsorted Data Sorted Data

[7, 3, 9, 1, 4, 3, 0, 6, 8, 6, 2, 1, 9, 0, 5, 4] [0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9]

[12, 13, 15, 0, 8, 15, 8, 5, 16, 8, 0, 20, 4, 9, 17, 16, 1, 3, 6, 15, 5, 2, 3, 1, 19, 13, 17, 5, 3, 10] [0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 8, 8, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 16, 16, 17, 17, 19, 20]

[!INFO]- Tips on how to proceed

Start by creating a function with a list as input

Create an empty output list

Use a for-loop to go through the entire list

Keep track of the maximum value in a variable before the for-loop

Update the max value if you find something larger

Create a list containing that number plus one zero. Example: largest value is 47, then create a list with 48 zeros. You can do this using [0] * (max + 1) or a for loop. Call it count.

Go through the list again with another for-loop

Use the element’s value as its index and increment by 1. count[value] += 1

Loop over the count list using a for-loop

Add each corresponding amount based on what’s at every index

Return the sorted list

[!EXAMPLE]- The answer (in Python)
def counting_sort(input_list):
    output = []

    max_val = input_list[0]

    for n in input_list:
        if n > max_val:
            max_val = n

    # this'll make a heap of zeros
    count = [0] * (max_val + 1)

    for n in input_list:
        count[n] += 1

    for i in range(len(count)):
        # use _ to ignore a value
        for _ in range(count[i]):
            output.append(i)

    return output

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Make some dang simple algorithms

How does one “design” an algorithm?

1. ✅ Break that pesky problem down into smaller chunks first.

2. ❓ Any tricky situations we gotta watch out for?

3. ✅ Just start by tryin’ to wrangle up a solution

4. ✅ Reckon if the algorithm works right in runtime

5. ❓ Reckon on yer solution, ya need all them steps ya used?

6. ✅ Reckon with Extreme Scenarios with Inputs:

7. ❓ Is it a help to use pseudo-code to understand the logic better?

Task 1 - Figurin’ Out if a List Holds a Certain Number

Task 2 - Summin’

Task 9 - Bogo-Sort

Task 10a - Searchin’ for Text - “substring” (Tough one!)

Task 10b

Task 11 - Reversin’ Words in a Sentence (Tough One)

➕Extra:

Task E1 - Deletin’ Duplicates from a List

Task E2 - Counting Sort

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Unsorted Data	Sorted Data
`[7, 3, 9, 1, 4, 3, 0, 6, 8, 6, 2, 1, 9, 0, 5, 4]`	`[0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9]`
`[12, 13, 15, 0, 8, 15, 8, 5, 16, 8, 0, 20, 4, 9, 17, 16, 1, 3, 6, 15, 5, 2, 3, 1, 19, 13, 17, 5, 3, 10]`	`[0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 8, 8, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 16, 16, 17, 17, 19, 20]`