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Heaps & Priority Queues easy

Min Heap Class

Build a MinHeap class with push, pop, peek, and size methods that maintain a valid min-heap.

heap priority-queue class

Heaps & Priority Queues medium

Kth Largest Element in an Array (Heap Edition)

Implement a function that returns the kth largest element in an unsorted integer array using a heap.

heap priority-queue array

Heaps & Priority Queues easy

Last Stone Weight

Given an array of stone weights, repeatedly smash the two heaviest stones and return the last remaining weight or 0.

heap priority-queue simulation

Heaps & Priority Queues medium

Maximum Average Pass Ratio

Given class pass/total counts and extra students, maximize the average pass ratio by assigning extra students optimally.

heap priority-queue greedy

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Heaps & Priority Queues — Python coding challenges

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This page lists heaps & priority queues challenges — real Python problems you solve in the browser IDE with instant test feedback. Each challenge includes a clear brief, starter code, and automated checks.

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