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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Tuples Combo

Posted by john larson
john larson
16,594 Points

Create a function named combo that takes two iterables.

I already passed the challenge so I started exploring. This code is a bit lengthier than necessary. I just wanted to see if I could do it with slices.

def combo(iter1, iter2):
    tup_list = [] 
    combo_list = [None] * (len(iter1)+len(iter2))
    combo_list[::2] = iter1
    combo_list[1::2] = iter2
    index1 = 0
    index2 =index1+1
    for item in combo_list:
#       
        try:
            tup_list.append((combo_list[index1], combo_list[index2]))
            index1 +=2 
            index2 +=2
        except IndexError:
            break


    return tup_list

Remarkably, this one also passed the challenge.

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

:point_right: Most challenges will accept any method that produces the correct result.

Although they are certainly intended to give you opportunities to practice the techniques introduced in the videos just prior to the challenge.

But there are some exceptions, for example, until recently you could pass this particular challenge with this compact solution (but it is no longer accepted!): :smirk:

def combo(iter1, iter2):
    return list(zip(iter1, iter2))
john larson
john larson
16,594 Points

Thanks Steve.