First 50 Prime Numbers | Dataford Interview Questions

Write code to print the first 50 prime numbers.

Implement first_50_primes() with no arguments. It must return the first 50 prime numbers in ascending order; the caller may print the returned list. Treat numbers below 2 as non-prime and test divisors only through the candidate's square root.

Constraints

The function takes no arguments.
Return exactly 50 integers.
Return values in strictly increasing order.
Every returned value must be prime.

Function Signature

def first_50_primes():

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Problem

Write code to print the first 50 prime numbers.

Constraints

The function takes no arguments.
Return exactly 50 integers.
Return values in strictly increasing order.
Every returned value must be prime.

Function Signature

def first_50_primes():

Your question is First 50 Prime Numbers. Start with the requirements in the Question tab.

Run and submit as often as you like. When you're ready, talk me through your approach or go straight to the code.