String Manipulation | Dataford Interview Questions

string manipulation

Implement a function that applies a set of character-level transformation rules to an input string and returns the transformed string. The exact rule set is intentionally left open-ended, so the candidate should first clarify assumptions, then choose an efficient approach for scanning and rebuilding the string.

Function Signature

manipulate_string(s)

Constraints

0 <= len(s) <= 10^5
s consists of printable ASCII characters
The transformation should run in linear time where possible

Function Signature

def manipulate_string(s):

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Problem

string manipulation

Function Signature

manipulate_string(s)

Constraints

0 <= len(s) <= 10^5
s consists of printable ASCII characters
The transformation should run in linear time where possible

Function Signature

def manipulate_string(s):

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