Insert into a Sorted List
Implement a function that inserts a value into a sorted list at the correct position using binary search.
Binary search
Return the index of target in a sorted list, or -1 if not present.
Longest increasing subsequence
Return the length of the longest strictly increasing subsequence.
Find Peak Element
Implement a function that returns the index of any peak element in an integer array.
K Closest Elements
Implement a function to return the k closest elements to a target in a sorted array.
Integer Square Root Floor
Implement a function that returns the greatest integer whose square is ≤ n, using only integer operations.
Integer Square Root
Implement integer_sqrt(n) that returns the largest integer whose square is ≤ n.
Split Array Largest Sum
Minimize the largest sum among k contiguous subarrays using dynamic programming.
Binary Search Tree Class
Build a BinarySearchTree class and a sequence runner that executes a list of operations.
Delete Node in BST
Implement a function that deletes a key from a binary search tree and returns the new root.
Insert into BST
Implement insertion into a Binary Search Tree while maintaining BST properties.
Painter Partition Problem
Given board lengths and k painters, find the minimum possible maximum total length a painter must paint.
Search in Rotated Array
Implement an efficient search in a rotated sorted array using modified binary search.
Interpolation Search
Implement interpolation search in Python on a sorted list of integers.
Ternary Search
Implement ternary search to locate the maximum of a discrete unimodal function.
Search Insert Position
Return the index where a target should be inserted into a sorted list to maintain order.
Find Minimum in Rotated Sorted Array
Implement a function that finds the minimum element in a rotated sorted array of distinct integers in O(log n) time.
Koko Eating Bananas
Given piles of bananas and hours, find the minimum integer eating speed Koko needs to finish all piles within H hours.
Capacity to Ship Packages
Given package weights and days allowed, compute the smallest ship capacity that can deliver all packages in order within the given days.
Median of Sorted Array BS
Implement a binary search algorithm to find the median of two sorted arrays efficiently.
Single Element in Sorted Array
Given a sorted array where every element appears exactly twice except one which appears once, return the single element.
Find in Mountain Array
Implement a function to search for a target value in a mountain array using binary search.
Maximum Running Time of n Computers
Use binary search to maximize the running time for n computers with batteries.
Magnetic Force Packages
Given basket positions and k balls, find the largest possible minimum distance between any two balls.
Showing 1–24 of 38 challenges
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.