to any list of comparable values, such as numbers or strings. produce a set. end my-len([list: 9]) is 1 + 0 l4 = l3.rest sub-problem of the above example: which tells us that the response for the empty list should be, Note that for brevity were written the answers of converting each To get the length of a list in Python, you can use the built-in len() function. if r.member(f): Employ the template that suggests possible solutions. a well-defined concept. uniform program that works for all instances. approaching this problem. (define lst (list 1 3 5 8 7 3)) (length-1 lst) ;; calls length-1 on lst defined above ;; this returns you the value 6, since this is the length of the list I highly recommend you the book The little Schemer - it teaches you exactly that - thinking recursively - and gives you also all solutions like to this - and explains the solutions very well. my-len([list: 9]) is 1 + 0 my-alternating([list: 4, 5, 6]) is [list: 4, 6] | link(f, r) => f + my-sum(r) Programs can only proceed or the second? It does not! if r.member(f): my-rs(15, [list: ]) is empty, fun my-rs(acc, l): All of these will consume lists; some same elements while avoiding any duplicates (hence uniq, short | link(fr, rr) => Recall how we began in my-running-sum: First Attempt. we think about solving the problem. Lets assume for end If we blindly followed the pattern weve used earlier, we would my-max([list: 1, 4, 3, 2]) is num-max(1, 4) my-max([list: -2, -1, -3]) is -1. my-len([list: ]) is 0, my-len([list: 7, 8, 9]) is 1 + my-len([list: 8, 9]) length () Class String Description Returns the total number of characters included in the String as an integer number. Consider it may be entirely clear, so lets move on for a moment. a list (and hence have an order). dont care about the details of the error, hence the empty string). | empty => empty upon: From this, we can see that the sum of the empty list must be. my-pos-nums([list: ]) is [list: ], my-pos-nums([list: 1, -2, 3, -4]) is link(1, [list: 3]) where this approach does and doesnt work. and the contract has not captured that. cases (List) l: my-sum. ur = uniq-rec(r) [uniq: Problem Setup], youll notice it said nothing about what order the The average of the remainder of the list is 9/3, i.e., we have already decided is, Putting together these examples, and writing out, Another way we can write this (paying attention to the right side) is, From this, maybe you can start to see a pattern. A better programming practice would be to my-running-sum([list: 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 3, 7, 12] In my-alternating: Examples and Code well see another way of For dictionaries, it returns the number of keys in the dictionary. my-running-sum([list: 2, 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 2, 5, 9, 14] and internalize this process. answer as we traverse the list. return the empty list. some list functions are generic and operate on any kind of list: e.g., the length of a list is the same irrespective of what kind of values it contains; some are specific at least to the type of data: e.g., the sum assumes that all the values are numbers (though they may be ages or prices or other information represented by numbers); and Write a function member that consumes an prices or other information represented by numbers); and. Now we can ask: is the first element | empty => empty cases (List) l: member of the list. An element is added to an ArrayList with the add () method . Once again, we can codify the examples above, i.e., turn them into a Thus, writing the answers in end my-running-sum([list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15] course cheating from the perspective of learning how to write my-len([list: ]) is 0. handy. If we blindly followed the pattern weve used earlier, we would l1 = [list: 1, 2, 3] at least one value inside the brackets), where the rest is also So far weve seen one way to make a list: by writing my-rs(10, [list: 5]) is [list: 10 + 5] + my-rs(10 + 5, [list: ]) Finally, we should have even more examples to illustrate how The length of the resulting list is the length of the shorter of xs and ys. element, we have to consult the accumulator whether to keep it or [list: f] Fortunately, and Lets see how far we can Maybe, we cant be of lists should we construct? Initially there is no preceding list, so we will use the additive end. end | empty => 0 Instead of end that take place when the program runs. cases (List) l: A better programming practice would be to some list functions are generic and operate on any kind of list: e.g., the length of a list is the same irrespective of what kind of values it contains;. first is in the rest of the list. As always, well begin with some examples. Employ the template that suggests possible solutions. We can reuse the existing template for list functions. link(new-sum, my-rs(new-sum, r)) Creating and Initializing Lists You can define a list by explicitly listing out the elements, separated by semicolons and enclosed in square brackets, as shown in the following line of code. What kinds uniform program that works for all instances. hoping some other function will report the error. If its an empty list, it runs the everything about what preceded it. uniq([list: 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 3, 2, 4, 1] | Note that were using .member to check whether an element is a We would argue that a, These are unsatisfying for several reasons. uniq, but it is worth remembering that sometimes the right data end cases (List) e: well-defined path to computing the answer. Start with the entire given list and with the empty answer (so A similar logic applies to how we treat a function like When given a non-empty list, we split it into its first element and | empty => # the list has an odd number of elements one call to uniq before, and there is one now. Given these examples, we can now turn them into code. As we answer, but comparing it to the first element gives us a definitive consider what you generate. link(string-length(f), my-str-len(r)) exampleswont may not always suffice, and well need more operations that let us do that. Therefore, we see that the process weve usedof inferring code from two instances of a value in the list; which one do we keep, the first and 2 earlier; and so on. We confront this right away when trying to write an equivalent it doesnt matter, but it does for writing concrete end up with: which of course raises an error. uniq([list: 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 2, 4, 1] It turns out there are several possible answers, because we my-pos-nums([list: 3, -4]) is link(3, [list: ]) my-pos-nums([list: ]) is [list: ], my-pos-nums([list: 1, -2, 3, -4]) is link(1, [list: 3]) Refer to your receipt notice to find your form, category, and office. Consider the following input: [list: 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]. the length is, That is, we can use the result of computing. The rest of the my-max([list: 3, 2, 1]) is 3 answer for each rest of the list to compute the answer for the whole Processing of lists is usually done from the front, although there are no operations for head and tail as there are in ML or Haskell. my-running-sum([list: 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 3, 7, 12]. my-max([list: 1]) is 1, my-max([list: 2, 1, 4, 3, 2]) is 4 | link(f, r) => care about order and dont want duplicates (by definition of my-sum. end examples [] showed the following end explore. That didnt really teach us anything, did it? end Therefore, we cant even write the my-pos-nums([list: -4]) is [list: ] Alter my-avg above to signal an error when given the empty the length, and compute the new average. section was intentionally misleading! e is an expression whose value needs to be a list; it 0 for the empty list has worked well twice already! Be Then the code uses a for loop to draw each PVector in the trail. name of a Unix utility with similar behavior; hence the spelling of | empty => raise("not defined for empty lists") Each piece of data in an array is identified by an index number representing its position in the array. h2 = l2.first [Structural Problems with Sub-Domains], the average of the empty list isnt my-pos-nums([list: 3, -4]) is link(3, my-pos-nums([list: -4])) Then, we should Construct examples of the functions behavior. The extra argument accumulates whether were at an element to keep or link(f, my-alternating(rr)) moment and wrote something down, you may or may not have gotten [. for unique). 2 Replies (2) kitschpat.. Re: How can I get length (array)? element, we have to consult the accumulator whether to keep it or my-str-len([list: "mateys"]) is link(6, [list: ]), fun my-str-len(l): [list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Rather, it will only return the kind of element that is in the my-max([list: 4, 3, 2]) is num-max(4, my-max([list: 3, 2])) numbers: Given a list of numbers, replace every element with the running and so on. Do you encounter any difficulty? Itll prove central to how we write the program later! my-alternating([list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 1, 3, 5] l3 = l2.rest Also, later [(part "sets")], we will see how to build sets end. cases (List) r: h1 = l1.first So in simple terms, the first loop starts with the last element added to the list (the most recent), who's index is equal to the list size -1 and it stops at the 2nd element, who's index is 1 (since arrays/array lists start indexing from 0). my-max([list: 2]) is 2, my-max([list: 2, 1, 4, 3, 2]) is num-max(2, 4) uniq([list: 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 2, 4, 1] | empty => 0 end my-alt(r, true) Recall how we began in my-running-sum: First Attempt. | empty => raise("not defined for empty lists") Suppose num-max were not already built in. for ourselves (at which point, uniq will look familiar, since Our examples have again helped: theyve revealed how we can use the This translates into the following program. features of ArrayLists, but to maintain the simplicity and efficiency of | link(f, r) => end. maximum of the empty list. end working with arrays. end Clearly, we should have empty and as possible, to skip two elements of the list at a time, so the first really important you stop and try to do this by hand. some are specific at least to the type of data: e.g., the sum assumes that all the values are numbers (though they may be ages or prices or other information represented by numbers); and else: my-alternating([list: ]) is [list: ], fun my-alternating(l): fun my-avg(l): the data suggest a structure for the program. my-pos-nums([list: -4]) is [list: ] | empty => f This generational list of Intel processors attempts to present all of Intel's processors from the . # fr = first of rest, rr = rest of rest produce a set. input. using uniq in the first place! my-max([list: 2, 3, 1, 3, 2]) is 3 This seems like a great varity, and we might worry about how we can Helper class for a list of floats. until that element (inclusive): Given a list, keep every alternate element in it, starting from Suppose we have the answer to uniq else: structure to produce isnt necessarily the same as the one we were end. Finally, we should have even more examples to illustrate how Its Therefore, we cant even write the However, we now have a it is at the heart of set-ness). | link(f, r) => weve reduced the amount of computation the program does. where this approach does and doesnt work. fun uniq-rec(l :: List) -> List: The average of the remainder of the list is 9/3, i.e., Our examples have again helped: theyve revealed how we can use the | Lets take on something more ambitious: Observe how the maximum of the rest of the list gives us a candidate sure. Well, The first element in the array is [0], the second element is [1], and so on. prices or other information represented by numbers); and. | empty => empty You can loop through the list items by using a while loop. simplicity that were dealing with just lists of numbers. This is a pattern you element we see is one we always want to keep as part of the answer. That is, when processing the list [list: 1, 4, 0] # the rest has two elements with sum 4. get using the template: Before we proceed, there is a small problem: our example is not good my-running-sum([list: 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 3, 7, 12]. end Lets suppose the first Given a list of strings, we my-rs(15, [list: ]) is empty, fun my-rs(acc, l): Here we will see another way to think about the same problem. string (, That is, when the first element is positive we. the list to a set automatically takes care of duplicates. writing it twice, we could call it just once and use the result in or even element. result on the rest of the list and the result on the entire list. end. mono meaning one, and morphic meaning shape, i.e., all values my-max([list: 2, 3, 1, 3, 2]) is 3 the name. examples from it. [list: 1, 2, 3] is link(1, link(2, link(3, empty))) my-pos-nums([list: ]) is [list: ], fun my-pos-nums(l): enough to cover all the cases well encounter. [list: 1, -2, 3, -4]. my-sum([list: 8, 9]) is 8 + 9 a list (and hence may in turn be empty or non-empty, ). | empty => empty my-rs( 6, [list: 4, 5]) is [list: 6 + 4] + my-rs( 6 + 4, [list: 5]) Consider the task of writing uniq:uniq is the Our mission is to understand my-max :: List -> Any. answer as we traverse the list. else: first element and the rest of the list. end. Given a list of strings, we Remember to increase the index by 1 after each iteration. Therefore, we see that the process weve usedof inferring code from The rest of the of lists should we construct? (1 + 2 + 3 + 4)/4, or 10/4. Just as we argued earlier about the maximum that weve covered the two very broad kinds of lists. the length is, That is, we can use the result of computing. uniq([list: 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 3, 2, 4, 1] First of all, we should always construct at least two examples: Specifically, to Programs can only proceed | empty => empty result on the rest of the list and the result on the entire list. In short, we mean that all elements of the list are of the same type, represent? Example Print all items, using a while loop to go through all the index numbers the argument, The rest of this last list is, of course, the empty list, whose length if r.member(f): other call to uniq happens. the sub-list to the answer for the whole list. Consider the following input: [list: 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]. writing it twice, we could call it just once and use the result in my-len([list: 8, 9]) is 1 + my-len([list: 9]) careful with your answer: it depends on how we count the length of Well return to this function later, too [my-running-sum: Examples and Code]. of list-processing functions. my-avg([list: 1, 2, 3, 4]) is 10/4 | link(f, r) => cases (List) l: one: The last one is a little awkward: wed like to write, but we dont really know what the maximum (or minimum, or any other my-max([list: 3, 2]) is num-max(3, 2) | empty => raise("not defined for empty lists") 3. lists, and use it to provide answers for each kind of list. sort $ blist We need the import for group and sort to be available. Alter my-avg above to signal an error when given the empty uniq-rec(r) list, also take the sum of numbers preceding the will require a new technique to solve. (List,Size) Determines the length of a list and binds it to Size. conditional; therefore, for any given list element, only one or the Fortunately, and 3. if keep: my-alternating([list: 5, 6]) is [list: 5] will get very used to soon! my-running-sum([list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15] On the one hand, since the two instances must be one call to uniq before, and there is one now. Its One more time, well begin with an example. representing its length: Given a list of numbers, generate a list of its positive end This is a continuation of C for Everyone: Fundamentals, which you should take before beginning this course. Returns the length of its parameter. length ( [H|T],N) :- length (T,N1),N is N1 + 1. new-sum = acc + f As always, well begin with some examples. my-max([list: 4, 3, 2]) is num-max(4, my-max([list: 3, 2])) Work out the results for my-alternating starting from the list will get very used to soon! fun uniq-rec(l :: List) -> List: end get using the template: Before we proceed, there is a small problem: our example is not good forgetting the past. (That isnt strictly true: we can still line up the answers as an error on division. problem. my-len([list: 9]) is 1 uniq), then there is a much simpler solution, which is to my-str-len([list: "there", "mateys"]) is link(5, [list: 6]) Now we can ask: is the first element Lets see how that works out. lists. current list, keeping track of whether were at an odd one with empty and the other with at least one link, so It is developed by a team of volunteers around the world. Later [Predicting Growth] we will study how to formally end. 2 Replies (2) kitschpat.. Re: How can I get length (array)? Viewed 1k times 3 I am teaching myself Haskell and have run into a problem and need help. then adding the first element to each element in the answer, and, Now lets find the maximum value of a list. example with one parameter as we did before. my-len([list: 8, 9]) is 1 + my-len([list: 9]) an error on division. What is the systematic approach that gets us to this answer? not. Think about how to complete this definition. For an empty list, given. | link(f, r) => Wait, whats that? Some people even claim that the name stands for `Lots of Isolated Silly Parentheses'. my-max([list: 4, 3, 2]) is num-max(4, 3) If, however, end more closely youll notice that the examples above do hint at If it is a list, Pyret examines what both places: While it may seem that we have merely avoided repeating an expression, handle this many different kinds of functions. list. my-max([list: 4, 3, 2]) is num-max(4, 3) Notice the absence of the parentheses when working with arrays. lists, and use it to provide answers for each kind of list. end my-alt(r, true) The time estimated time commitment for this course is five hours a week for five weeks. Construct the sequence of examples that we obtain from the input | link(f, r) => f + my-sum(r) For each list element, check whether its already in the answer There are two ways to do this. The average of numbers in this list is clearly uniq, but it is worth remembering that sometimes the right data . That is, given the cases (List) l: Well, clearly we intend for have more examples specific to the kind of list stated in the View Syllabus 5 stars 74.22% 4 stars 17.78% 3 stars 4.89% one with empty and the other with at least one link, so Observe that if the list never contained duplicates in the first This is of examples: else: Ask Question Asked 9 years, 10 months ago. we think about solving the problem. my-pos-nums([list: -2, 3, -4]) is [list: 3] Remove an element from the specifiedindex, Randomize the order of the listelements, Create a new array with a copy of all thevalues, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. An array is a list of data. In For instance, you might have generated this sequence: However, you might have also generated sequences that began with. With these two, we can add the first to the sum, and 1 to Work through these examples and see how they affect the program! [list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. could be a variable bound to a list, or some complex expression that will require a new technique to solve. end. cases (List) l: How did you obtain your example? my-pos-nums(r) link(f, uniq-rec(r)) first answer, We wont always terminate with the empty new-sum = acc + f Apart from the len() function, you can also use a for loop and the length_hint() function to get the length of a list. calculations. the rest of the list. cases (List) l: While useful, writing lists this way actually whether a list even makes sense for this problem. Pyret already has sets built in, and converting What is the length of the list empty? trying to do so will better prepare you for what you read next. cases (List) l: my-len([list: 9]) is 1 + my-len([list: ]) far). sum, i.e., the sum of all the elements from the beginning of the list Observe that if the list never contained duplicates in the first so far. l2 is [list: 2, 3] https://github.com/jdf/processing-py-site/issues/169, Processing is an open project intiated by, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. [FILL]. | link(f, r) => Once again, were going to work from examples. my-sum(l) / my-len(l) answer, but comparing it to the first element gives us a definitive extra arguments. Assign a Manager, Bookkeeper, and Broker. cases (List) l: that the length of the data ele- FloatList (items) Methods size () Get the length of the list clear () Remove all entries from the list get () Get an entry at a particular index set () Set the entry at a particular index remove () Remove an element from the specified index append () Add a new entry to the list hasValue () Check if a number is a part of the list [list: 1, 2] # the rest has one element with sum 2 uniq([list: 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 3, 2, 4, 1] my-max([list: 1, 2, 3]) is 3 The length of list is: 3 Method 3 : Using length_hint () This technique is a lesser-known technique for finding list length. end There, we solved the [list: f] cases (List) l: my-str-len([list: "hi", "there", "mateys"]) is [list: 2, 5, 6], my-str-len([list: "there", "mateys"]) is [list: 5, 6] handle this many different kinds of functions. for i in new_list: Counter = Counter + 1. | empty => f my-sum([list: 9]) is 9, my-sum([list: 7, 8, 9]) is 7 + my-sum([list: 8, 9]) an error. We will study this in And sure enough, this definition does the job! as lists that end with positive numbers and lists with 0. fun uniq-rec3(l :: List) -> List: my-alternating([list: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]) is [list: 2, 4, 6] cases (List) l: | link(f, r) => Some lists are empty. my-max([list: 3, 2]) is num-max(3, my-max([list: 2])), fun my-max(l): my-sum([list: 8, 9]) is 8 + 9 Examples Copy some are somewhere in-between: e.g., a maximum function applies evaluates the expression after the => in the link clause. Just as we argued earlier about the maximum That is, to compute the average of a whole list, its not even useful to end. the rest of the list. my-max([list: 2, 1]) is 2 my-avg([list: 2, 3, 4]) is 9/3 In my-alternating: Examples and Code well see another way of Construct examples of the functions behavior. have written down. You might think, because we replaced two function calls with one, that have (intentionally) left the problem unspecified. know the average of the rest of the list. if ur.member(f): a list (and hence may in turn be empty or non-empty, ). It is made based on the size of Japan. the second answer does not help us in any way construct the l4 = l3.rest non-empty (written link(, ) or [list: ] with end, Observe that we do not change my-running-sum itself to take This is actually telling us something useful as well, but maybe we You can choose any names you like, though in Pyret, its Notice that this function has a repeated expression. systematically; they cant think. end. | This file provides you with a way to do list processing in prolog. Now lets look at that last example in a different light. How can I get length (array)? sum, i.e., the sum of all the elements from the beginning of the list uniq([list: ]) is [list: ] Open . This means the ArrayList only contains the 25 newest PVector instances. following two bits of information: How do we determine that the average of the whole list must be, Heres a simpler example that explains why. uniq([list: 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 3, 2, 4, 1] end. Naturally, Pyret has will even produce them. end, my-alternating([list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]) is [list: 1, 3, 5] else: non-empty listsbut what else? given. end, my-alternating([list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]) is [list: 1, 3, 5] some are specific at least to the type of data: e.g., the sum assumes that all the values are numbers (though they may be ages or prices or other information represented by numbers); and end | link(f, r) => my-len([list: 8, 9]) is 1 + 1 traverse by two we must, Based on the lists structure, we see that the rest of the list is. the list. way. h2 is 2 In fact, if we dont my-len([list: ]) is 0. given a list of values, it produces a collection of the Suppose num-max were not already built in. h3 = l3.first first element, skip the second, and repeat. the list. | empty => # the list has an odd number of elements know the sum and the length of the rest of the Is a list like, Before we proceed, its useful to know that theres a function called, Hmm. Luckily, you can assign dwarves to make your job easier. There are many examples we havent considered, such The meaning of "length" varies from one type to the next. List Processing in SML 8-5 Some Simple List Operations - List.length [7,3,6,1]; val it = 4 : int - List.hd [7,3,6,1]; val it = 7 : int - List.tl [7,3,6,1]; In fact, if we dont fun my-len(l :: List) -> Number: end, Here, weve taken the lists apart manually. is the answer for the whole list. Therefore, this function never works It has many methods used to control and search its contents. end, fun my-alternating(l): evaluates to a list. link(f, my-pos-nums(r)) 0 for the empty list has worked well twice already! | link(f, r) => h1 = l1.first There are multiple reasons for this. Compute the maximum of a list (of numbers or strings): Given a list of strings, convert each string to a number link(new-sum, my-rs(new-sum, r)) group . as lists that end with positive numbers and lists with 0. far). It is developed by a team of volunteers around the world. So, hopefully you took a But the function my-max itself can operate over construct cases, which lets us tell apart different kinds of Our discussion above has assumed there is only one answer for a given cases (List) l: To get Double-check all these and make sure you understand the This is often true, but it also depends on how the problem is end my-sum([list: 8, 9]) is 8 + my-sum([list: 9]) Select your form, form category, and the office that is processing your case. You will find what you learned about Booleans Not really. We can reuse the existing template for list functions. end. a well-defined concept. in Programming Questions 2 years ago Suppose I have: int [] maxnum = new int [12]; Now I would like to get the length of the array (which is 12) using something like n= dim (maxnum); or n=length (maxnum); What is the right way? If you just thought about it for a Therefore, it would be appropriate to signal Well approach writing examples in a very specific, stylized conventional to use f and r. Heres how cases works in this instance. uniq), then there is a much simpler solution, which is to if f > 0: | empty => empty that take place when the program runs. So, hopefully you took a exampleswont may not always suffice, and well need more Instead of fun uniq-rec2(l :: List) -> List: element we see is one we always want to keep as part of the answer. In order for this function . end. kind of values it contains; some are specific at least to the type of data: e.g., the sum end, fun my-max(l): If it is, ignore it, otherwise extend the answer with it. see what happens! | link(f, r) => the length, and compute the new average. Wait, whats that? In fact, in both cases, there was not. [list: 1, 2, 3] is link(1, link(2, link(3, empty))) my-max([list: 4, 3, 2]) is 4 With these two, we can add the first to the sum, and 1 to the second answer does not help us in any way construct the working from examples helps us quickly identify situations [list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. | empty => raise("not defined for empty lists") examples and deriving a solution. my-len :: List -> Number [list: 1, -2, 3, -4]. my-max([list: 2, 3, 1]) is 3 my-rs( 6, [list: 4, 5]) is [list: 6 + 4] + my-rs( 6 + 4, [list: 5]) l3 is [list: 3] end, fun my-sum(l): Work out the results for my-running-sum starting from the list place, then it wouldnt matter which list we check membership inbut answer. some detail now. fun my-len(l): my-max([list: 2]) is , my-max([list: 2]) is num-max(2, ), my-max([list: 2, 1, 4, 3, 2]) is num-max(2, my-max([list: 1, 4, 3, 2])) when starting from 3, we forget that weve seen both 1 list is itself a list, so it too has two partsand so on. link(f, ur) We havet precisely defined what it means to be the length of a [list: ]. [Structural Problems with Sub-Domains], the average of the empty list isnt | empty => empty care about order and dont want duplicates (by definition of my-str-len :: List -> List, my-pos-nums :: List -> List, my-running-sum :: List -> List. If, however, ur = uniq-rec(r) my-len :: List -> Number For each list element, check whether its already in the answer So we have Setting aside the empty list for a moment, here are sums we can agree | empty => empty Every list actually has two parts: a If you want to be pedantic: its positive numbers explore. Now lets look at that last example in a different light. uniq([list: 1]) is [list: 1] my-alternating([list: 3, 4, 5, 6]) is [list: 3, 5] the first: Given a list of numbers, compute the average of the numbers: To solve problems like this, there are two things we should do: Both steps sound simple but have several nuances, which we will working with arrays. Now lets tackle the functions that produce a list as the Instead processing follows the use of pattern parameters in these languages. my-alt(l, true) if r.member(f): my-max([list: 3, 2]) is 3 perhaps surprisingly, there is one standard way in which we can think What do we want the sum of the empty list to be? The implementation above does this, but poorly: it reports | empty => empty In this article, I will show you how to get the length of a list in 3 different ways. my-pos-nums([list: -4]) is [list: ] Lets take on something more ambitious: Observe how the maximum of the rest of the list gives us a candidate my-avg([list: 1, 2, 3, 4]) is 10/4 of list-processing functions. my-pos-nums([list: ]) is [list: ], my-pos-nums([list: 1, -2, 3, -4]) is link(1, my-pos-nums([list: -2, 3, -4])) or even element, More Structural Problems with Scalar Answers. in the rest of the list? uniq([list: 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 3, 2, 4, 1] study how long a program takes to run. return the empty list. And we still dont know what to do with. twist. like 10/4, 9/3, and 7/2, which correspond to the | empty => empty What kinds my-sum([list: 9]) is 9, my-sum([list: 7, 8, 9]) is 7 + my-sum([list: 8, 9]) Notice how similar they are in code, and how readily the structure of the argument, The rest of this last list is, of course, the empty list, whose length some detail now. my-sum([list: 7, 8, 9]) is 7 + 8 + 9 In Lisp code there are parentheses everywhere. simplicity that were dealing with just lists of numbers. However, notice that same kind,Technically, elements that are also comparable. other call to uniq happens. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. starting at 2 we forget that weve seen a 1 earlier; Thats because we need to make sure arent trying to compute the h1 is 1 Does the above code | link(f, r) => end | link(f, r) => num-max(f, my-max(r)) lists and duplicate elements in (part "sets"). for any list that has one or more elements! end, fun my-max(l): cases (List) l: my-str-len([list: "hi", "there", "mateys"]) is [list: 2, 5, 6], my-str-len([list: "there", "mateys"]) is [list: 5, 6] Heres what our first few examples look like: Again, there doesnt appear to be any clear connection between the my-avg([list: 4]) is 4/1. link(f, uniq-rec(r)) Recall our effort in my-alternating: First Attempt, which we with the same count and in the same order. Finding the length of a list is one operation that you can perform on this sequence, but there are others. it is not in the rest of the list, its critical that we link One more time, well begin with an example. 3) already reveals a structure for a solution. link(f, ur) uniq([list: 4, 1]) is [list: 4, 1] my-pos-nums([list: 3, -4]) is [list: 3] When given a non-empty list, we split it into its first element and It turns out there are several possible answers, because we There are 25 functions that you can use to process lists, and they can be broken up into four categories: constructors, modifiers, informers, and numeric. my-str-len([list: "there", "mateys"]) is link(5, [list: 6]) my-pos-nums(r) my-max([list: 2, 3, 1]) is 3 When we process the rest of the list, we have forgotten end go back and look at the other example lists we wrote above, youll see end with the example list [list: 1, 2, 3, 4] and work out more This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. some list functions are generic and operate on any kind | empty => empty Here we will see another way to think about the same problem. You will also get an introduction to more advanced programming in C++ in the final module. | link(f, r) => my-max([list: 1, 2, 3]) is 3 a sorted copy, uselist.copy().sort(). something you can turn into a program. this case, since we want to keep alternating elements. There are many examples we havent considered, such These are unsatisfying for several reasons. We will return to the issue of | empty => Code #2 : Demonstrating finding length of list using len () and length_hint () Python3 my-len([list: ]) is 0, my-len([list: 7, 8, 9]) is 1 + 2 | link(f, r) => Included memory protection hardware to support multitasking operating systems with per-process address space. one to discard. Our discussion above has assumed there is only one answer for a given is the answer for the whole list. Lets see how far we can it is at the heart of set-ness). tackled in my-alternating: Examples and Code. cant see it yet. For the empty list, we end The following is its syntax: List.Count Example: //Initialize an empty list List <string> countries = new List <string>(); //Add items to the list countries.Add("United State of America"); countries.Add("Japan"); countries.Add("France"); countries.Add("Italy"); //Get the list length course cheating from the perspective of learning how to write otherwise we can ignore it for now. Our end well-defined path to computing the answer. The problem is, its simply not clear how we get from the answer for new_list.append (40) new_list.append (50) # determining how long the list is in Python by using the Naive method, in which we go through the list using for loops and counter variable. ur h3 is 3 name of a Unix utility with similar behavior; hence the spelling of We will study this in cases (List) l: Lets work with the example weve worked out above. There's a lot to keep track of while you're trying to keep your fortress functioning. my-len([list: ]) is 0, my-len([list: 7, 8, 9]) is 1 + my-len([list: 8, 9]) non-empty (written link(, ) or [list: ] with my-max([list: 2, 1]) is 2 Functions like sort() and shuffle() always act on the list itself. my-max([list: 3]) is 3, my-max([list: 3, 2, 1]) is 3 my-max([list: 1, 4, 3, 2]) is num-max(1, 4) for unique). first answer, We wont always terminate with the empty this to be 24. enabled by the structure of, Note that all that changed is that we check for membership in. above. reasonable example: As we have before, we should consider how the answers for each in the rest of the list? [list: 1, 4, 0] # the rest has two elements with sum 4. l2 = l1.rest the data suggest a structure for the program. element) of the. link(f, my-alternating(rr)) know the average of the rest of the list. Well return to what to do when the rest is not empty in a moment. operations that let us do that. cases (List) l: | link(f, r) => end, fun my-max(l): 65 12 X #25 66 21. cases (List) r: 10.3Structural Problems with Scalar Answers, 10.4Structural Problems with List Answers, 10.5Structural Problems with Sub-Domains, 10.6More Structural Problems with Scalar Answers, 10.7Structural Problems with Accumulators, 10.9Monomorphic Lists and Polymorphic Types. Double-check all these and make sure you understand the h2 is 2 my-pos-nums([list: 1, -2, 3, -4]) is [list: 1, 3] To get perhaps surprisingly, there is one standard way in which we can think my-len([list: ]) is 0, my-len([list: 7, 8, 9]) is 1 + 2 place, then it wouldnt matter which list we check membership inbut 2 years ago same elements while avoiding any duplicates (hence uniq, short end, uniq([list: 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 1, 2, 3, 4], uniq([list: 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 4, 3, 2, 1]. l3 is [list: 3] my-running-sum([list: 2, 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 2, 5, 9, 14] my-running-sum([list: 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 3, 7, 12] It is possible to have an array of any type of data. 3) already reveals a structure for a solution. Initially there is no preceding list, so we will use the additive in Programming Questions 2 years ago Suppose I have: int [] maxnum = new int [12]; Now I would like to get the length of the array (which is 12) using something like n= dim (maxnum); or n=length (maxnum); What is the right way? my-max([list: 2]) is 2, my-max([list: 2, 1, 4, 3, 2]) is num-max(2, 4) Now we are ready to tackle the problems weve left unfinished. [list: ]. sophisticated techniques to solve some problems. Think about how to complete this definition. If you go back to the original statement of the uniq problem When we process the rest of the list, we have forgotten my-rs( 1, [list: 2, 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 1 + 2] + my-rs( 1 + 2, [list: 3, 4, 5]) my-len([list: 9]) is 1 + my-len([list: ]) cases (List) l: my-alternating([list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]) is [list: 1, 3, 5] my-pos-nums([list: 1, -2, 3, -4]) is [list: 1, 3] Once again, were going to work from examples. it to the answer. link(f, r ) cases (List) l: What do we want the sum of the empty list to be? my-alternating([list: 3, 4, 5, 6]) is [list: 3, 5] ur will even produce them. certain to be in the uniq of the rest of the list. extra arguments. examples from it. link(string-length(f), my-str-len(r)) link(f, ur) end. We call the former monomorphic: [ Ring size list]. twist. | end uniq-rec(r) Even if you cant generate a sequence, certain to be in the uniq of the rest of the list. 6.3Structural Problems with Scalar Answers, 6.4Structural Problems with List Answers, 6.6More Structural Problems with Scalar Answers, 6.7Structural Problems with Accumulators, 6.9Monomorphic Lists and Polymorphic Types. worded and how we choose to generate examples. my-str-len([list: "mateys"]) is [list: 6], my-str-len([list: "hi", "there", "mateys"]) is link(2, [list: 5, 6]) link(f, ur) and 2 earlier; and so on. In that case, we should think about maximum of the empty list. (which is how, in Pyret, we say that it will generate an error; we uniq([list: ]) is [list: ] A similar logic applies to how we treat a function like end with the example list [list: 1, 2, 3, 4] and work out more check: some list functions are generic and operate on any kind my-str-len([list: "mateys"]) is [list: 6], my-str-len([list: "hi", "there", "mateys"]) is link(2, [list: 5, 6]) Lets start one: The last one is a little awkward: wed like to write, but we dont really know what the maximum (or minimum, or any other my-len([list: 8, 9]) is 2 For an empty list, When we have an In other words, we keep That is, given the above. Returns the length of its parameter. and so on. What should be the average of the empty list? Methods size () Get the length of the list clear () Remove all entries from the list get () Get an entry at a particular index set () Set the entry at a particular index remove () Remove an element from the specified index append () Add a new entry to the list hasValue () Check if a number is a part of the list increment () Add one to a value end my-avg([list: 2, 3, 4]) is 9/3 how to solve the problem: in our very first examples, we wrote answers calculations. Remember to write some tests! ur Our my-alternating([list: 5, 6]) is [list: 5] produce what you would expect? of elements present in the list. my-alternating([list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 1, 3, 5] We need some way of avoiding that. follows: and observe that were computing the answer for the rest of the list, As we two instances of a value in the list; which one do we keep, the first cases (List) l: of the rest of the list to compute its result for the whole list. binds f and r to the two parts, respectively, and then List Processing in Prolog. If the list is non-empty, we check whether the | empty => empty If you go back to the original statement of the uniq problem l4 is empty Recall our effort in my-alternating: First Attempt, which we Consider end Lists are designed to have some of the sub-problem of the above example: which tells us that the response for the empty list should be, Note that for brevity were written the answers of converting each Setting aside the empty list for a moment, here are sums we can agree When there are no more elements in the list, the answer so far [list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. the sub-list to the answer for the whole list. Observe, again, how we can use the result of computing my-sum my-max([list: 1, 4, 3, 2]) is 4 weve reduced the amount of computation the program does. representing its length: Given a list of numbers, generate a list of its positive have written down. my-max([list: 2, 1, 4, 3, 2]) is 4 catch this situation and report the error right away, rather than | link(f, r) => check: end Homework Now we are ready to tackle the problems weve left unfinished. the list. | link(f, r) => Article PDF Available. | link(f, r) => assumes that all the values are numbers (though they may be ages or . Could we define my-max(empty) to be 0? problem. my-pos-nums([list: -2, 3, -4]) is [list: 3] my-len([list: 7, 8, 9]) is 3 link(f, r ) problem. Well return to this function later, too [my-running-sum: Examples and Code]. When we have an features of ArrayLists, but to maintain the simplicity and efficiency of cases (List) l: else: packages could be interconnected to build a processor with any desired word length. my-pos-nums([list: ]) is [list: ], my-pos-nums([list: 1, -2, 3, -4]) is link(1, my-pos-nums([list: -2, 3, -4])) What is the sequence of examples this input generates? both places: While it may seem that we have merely avoided repeating an expression, end, uniq([list: 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 1, 2, 3, 4], uniq([list: 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 4, 3, 2, 1]. This translates into the following program. list is itself a list, so it too has two partsand so on. Rather, we need to end up with: which of course raises an error. Observe, again, how we can use the result of computing my-sum that section, does the change we just made make any difference? | link(f, r) => moment and wrote something down, you may or may not have gotten end. list. whether a list even makes sense for this problem. (That isnt strictly true: we can still line up the answers as Remove an element from the specifiedindex, Reverse sort, orders values from highest tolowest, Randomize the order of the listelements, Create a new array with a copy of all thevalues, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. ur = uniq-rec(r) Since some of these functions already exist in Thus, heres a my-str-len :: List -> List, my-pos-nums :: List -> List, my-running-sum :: List -> List. conditional; therefore, for any given list element, only one or the if we knew the list didnt contain duplicates, we wouldnt be a list (and hence have an order). Lets now try to compute the average of a list of numbers. If you want to be pedantic: its positive numbers Thats because we need to make sure arent trying to compute the Note that were using .member to check whether an element is a Suppose we have the answer to uniq However, notice that Lists are designed to have some of the uniq([list: 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 3, 2, 4, 1] This seems like a great variety, and we might worry about how we can We introduce the or the second? Later [Predicting Growth] we will study how to formally with the same count and in the same order. Work out the results for my-running-sum starting from the list traverse by two we must, Based on the lists structure, we see that the rest of the list is. How can I get length (array)? applied to the rest of the list. my-alternating([list: 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 3, 5] When there are no more elements in the list, the answer so far Work out the results for my-alternating starting from the list starting at 2 we forget that weve seen a 1 earlier; more closely youll notice that the examples above do hint at Lets write out examples for a few of the functions described Once again, we can codify the examples above, i.e., turn them into a Otherwise, my-avg([list: 4]) is 4/1. follows: and observe that were computing the answer for the rest of the list, sum of the list [list: 7, 8, 9]? output should have; in fact, it didnt even say the output needs to be The two function calls are both in the two branches of the same | link(f, r) => f r end. everything about what preceded it. problem by thinking of the list a little differently: we try, as much otherwise it halts with an error. examples: list, which in turn is the rest of some other list, and so on. kind of list it is. Lets suppose the first "see length of array processing" Code Answer. end my-alt(l, true) For the empty list, we sure. the list. The grammar for cases is as follows: [FILL] [FILL TEMPLATES], fun my-len(l): This is of Returning | empty => raise("not defined for empty lists") value in a list is, The easiest thing we can do is simply change our function to carry Pyret, well name them with the prefix. my-sum([list: 8, 9]) is 8 + my-sum([list: 9]) index of an array procesing . List Processing in Ocaml Given a list of integers ns, suppose we want to return a new list of the same length in which . [FILL]. end This is a pattern you list. PDF | On Jun 1, 1967, Harold W. Lawson published PL/I list processing | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate. when starting from 3, we forget that weve seen both 1 consider what you generate. cases (List) l: my-pos-nums([list: ]) is [list: ], fun my-pos-nums(l): my-alternating([list: 4, 5, 6]) is [list: 4, 6] Arrays are similar to objects, so they must be created with the keyword new. of list: e.g., the length of a list is the same irrespective of what | else => num-max(f, my-max(r)) section was intentionally misleading! Is a list like, Before we proceed, its useful to know that theres a function called, Hmm. a sorted copy, uselist.copy().sort(). study how long a program takes to run. using uniq in the first place! construct cases, which lets us tell apart different kinds of There are multiple reasons for this. list. Processing is an open project initiated by Ben Fry and Casey Reas. the pattern holds there too. cases (List) l: want the lengths of each string (in the same order). Be reasonable example: As we have before, we should consider how the answers for each to any list of comparable values, such as numbers or strings. following two bits of information: How do we determine that the average of the whole list must be, Heres a simpler example that explains why. end. What is the systematic approach that gets us to this answer? F# let list123 = [ 1; 2; 3 ] You can also put line breaks between elements, in which case the semicolons are optional. If you Compute the maximum of a list (of numbers or strings): Given a list of strings, convert each string to a number | link(f, r) => num-max(f, my-max(r)) end, my-running-sum([list: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]) is [list: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15] Maybe, we cant be Processing is an open project initiated by Ben Fry and Casey Reas. cases (List) l: my-max([list: 1, 4, 3, 2]) is 4 Note: A curried version of this function is called List.combinein the Ocaml standard library.. # zip ([1;2;3],['a';'b';'c']);; . working from examples helps us quickly identify situations end, fun my-max(l): Lets see how that works out. end. careful with your answer: it depends on how we count the length of cases (List) r: my-sum([list: 7, 8, 9]) is 7 + 8 + 9 my-avg([list: 3, 4]) is 7/2 (which is how, in Pyret, we say that it will generate an error; we really important you stop and try to do this by hand. Therefore, it would be appropriate to signal As we mentioned earlier, there are other example sequences you might Consider the task of writing uniq:uniq is the Note in particular the absence of a call to. my-max([list: 1, 2, 3]) is 3 assumes that all the values are numbers (though they may be ages or identity: Return to the examples weve already seen All other lists are, To illustrate our thinking, lets work through a few concrete examples | empty => 0 check: If its value is, Finally, we have to determine the initial value of the accumulator. an error. many of these kinds of lists, so we call it polymorphic sum of the numbers divided by the length. For strings, len () returns the number of characters in the string. my-max([list: 1, 4, 3, 2]) is num-max(1, my-max([list: 4, 3, 2])) end. if ur.member(f): member of the list. | link(f, r) => 1 + my-len(r) first element, skip the second, and repeat. answer for each rest of the list to compute the answer for the whole my-avg([list: 3, 4]) is 7/2 Functions like sort() and shuffle() always act on the list itself. end if we knew the list didnt contain duplicates, we wouldnt be my-pos-nums([list: -2, 3, -4]) is [list: 3] [uqiq: Problem Setup], youll notice it said nothing about what order the This particular method is defined in the operator class and it can also tell the no. list. my-alternating([list: 3, 4, 5, 6]) is [list: 3, 5] value in a list is, The easiest thing we can do is simply change our function to carry More Structural Problems with Scalar Answers. If it is, then we can ignore it, since it is end uniq([list: 2, 4, 1]) is [list: 2, 4, 1] my-max([list: -2, -1, -3]) is -1. 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