A Three in One Test: Sorting Algorithms While reviewing different python skills tests for data professionals, I observed that many tests require candidates to manually resolve sort arrays. I first wondered why such aspect is important while we already have packages to ease such tasks. However, reflecting on the tests I realized three things that come with attempting these prompts. A test on: 1. Time, space and data complexity 2. Loops and if statements 3. Flow of algorithm design #Python #DataAnalysis #Algorithm
Python Sorting Algorithm Test: Time, Space, and Complexity
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🚀 Day-39 of #100DaysOfCode 🐍 Python Sorting Algorithm Challenge Today I implemented Insertion Sort from scratch to sort a list of numbers entered by the user—without using any built-in sorting functions. 🔹 What is Insertion Sort? Insertion Sort builds the sorted list one element at a time, similar to how we sort playing cards in our hands. 🔹 Concepts Practiced: ✔ Nested loops ✔ Element shifting logic ✔ In-place sorting ✔ Understanding algorithm flow 🔹 Approach: Start from the second element Compare it with the elements before it Shift larger elements one position ahead Insert the element at its correct position 🔹 Key Insight: Insertion Sort performs efficiently on small or nearly sorted datasets and helps understand how sorting works internally. Working through such algorithms strengthens core logic, array manipulation, and problem-solving skills 💡 #Python #InsertionSort #SortingAlgorithms #CorePython #100DaysOfCode #Day39 #LearnPython #CodingPractice #PythonDeveloper
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📌Python Sets – Symmetric Difference I learned about the Symmetric Difference operation in Python sets. 🧩What is Symmetric Difference? It returns a new set containing elements that are present in either of the sets, but NOT in both. ✅ Using symmetric_difference() method ✅ Using ^ operator (shortcut method) ✅ Common elements are automatically removed 🧩 Example: set3 = set1.symmetric_difference(set2) # or set3 = set1 ^ set2 🔎 Key Concept: 🔹It removes the common elements (intersection). 🔹It keeps only unique, non-overlapping values. Set operations are very useful for comparing and analyzing datasets efficiently #Python #PythonSets #DataAnalytics #LearningJourney #CodingPractice #Upskilling
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Day 8– Arithmetic & Relational Operators in Python Today, I strengthened my understanding of two core building blocks in Python: Arithmetic operators and Relational (Comparison) operators. 🔹 Arithmetic Operators Used for mathematical calculations: + - * / // % ** From addition and subtraction to floor division and exponentiation, each operator behaves differently depending on the data type. 🔹 Relational Operators Used to compare values and return True or False: == != > < >= <= These operators form the base of decision-making in programs and are widely used in conditions and logic building. Understanding how syntax, data type support, and return values work together is helping me build stronger fundamentals step by step 💡 Consistency. Clarity. Growth. 🚀 #PythonLearning #Day8 #PythonBasics #ArithmeticOperators #RelationalOperators #ProgrammingFundamentals #AIMLStudent #LearningJourney
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