Find Duplicate Number
Given a list of n+1 integers in the range 1..n, find the one integer that appears more than once.
Bucket Sort
Implement bucket sort to sort a list of floating-point numbers in the range [0,1).
Bitwise AND of a Range
Given a range [a, b], return the bitwise AND of all integers in that inclusive range without iterating over all numbers.
House Robber Circular
Solve the House Robber problem with houses arranged in a circle.
Trim BST to range
Implement a function to trim a BST to only retain nodes with values in a given inclusive range.
Rotting Oranges Time
Given a grid of fresh, rotten, and empty cells, compute the minimum minutes until all fresh oranges rot, or -1 if some are unreachable.
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Guide: free Python coding challenges
Practice Python by solving problems
PythonSkillset challenges are hands-on coding exercises from beginner to advanced. Open a challenge, read the problem, write Python in the split-pane editor, and run tests with Pyodide — no install required.
How to use the arena
- Pick a category — basics, algorithms, strings, and more
- Open a challenge, read the statement, and edit the starter code
- Run tests, fix failures, then try a related quiz or tutorial lesson
Challenges vs tutorials and quizzes
Challenges test what you can build under constraints. For guided teaching, use our Python tutorials. For quick checks, try quizzes or copy snippets from code samples.