Dataford
Interview QuestionsInterview GuidesExperiencesCoaching
New
Pricing
Get started
Dataford
Popular roles
Software EngineerData AnalystData ScientistData EngineerBusiness AnalystAI EngineerMachine Learning EngineerProduct Manager
Browse
Browse All RolesEvery role hub, from analyst to MLBrowse All CompaniesCompany-specific interview loopsAll Interview GuidesThe full guide library
Top questions by role
Software EngineerData AnalystData ScientistData EngineerBusiness AnalystAI EngineerMachine Learning EngineerProduct Manager
Top questions by skill
SQLPythonStatisticsMachine LearningA/B TestingSystem DesignGenerative AIProduct SenseMetricsBehavioral
Browse all questions →Try a mock interview
Experiences
Practice
Mock InterviewsTimed interview simulations with feedbackCoaching1:1 coaching with people at your target companiesSuccess PathYour 6-week structured planModulesCurated lessons by topicWebinarsTalks from ex-Big Tech data leadsPlaygroundA free-form scratch editor
Learn
BlogInterview strategy and career adviceTech Job Market ReportHiring trends across data and AI rolesFor UniversitiesDataford for career centersAbout DatafordWho we are and how we build
Pricing
Build my plan
Python Coding to Find Numbers
00:00
5 left

Python Coding to Find Numbers

EasyPython

Problem

Cognite Data Fusion can expose large collections of numeric telemetry readings. Given a list of integer readings and a target value, return every distinct unordered pair of values whose sum equals the target.

Each pair must be represented as [smaller, larger], including pairs containing the same value, such as [3, 3]. Return the pairs sorted lexicographically. Duplicate readings must not create duplicate pairs.

Formal Specification

Implement a function that accepts nums, a list of integers, and target, an integer. Return a list of two-element integer lists. Every returned pair [a, b] must satisfy a <= b and a + b == target. Return [] when no valid pair exists.

Constraints

  • 1 <= len(nums) <= 10^5
  • -10^9 <= nums[i], target <= 10^9
  • Duplicate values are allowed.
  • Each returned pair must use two different positions.
  • The result contains distinct pairs sorted lexicographically.

Function Signature

def distinct_sum_pairs(nums, target):
Interviewer

Your question is Python Coding to Find 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.

You need to log in / sign up to run or submit.
CodePython 3
Sign up free to run your codeLog inLn 2
Run your code to see test output here.