I'm working with a series of tuples in Python, and I'm trying to figure out how to find all the values that come right after a specific number, say three, which could be in different positions within each tuple. What would be the best way to create a list of those subsequent values?
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Just a thought: instead of worrying about whether to use lists or tuples, focus on making your code work with any iterable. As long as it's iterable, your method should work fine!
This isn't too complicated! You just need to loop through your list of tuples and then loop through each tuple's values. Whenever you find the number 3, grab the next value and add it to your results list. If you're using Python, remember to check if there's a next item to avoid going out of bounds!
Right! And you could optimize it further if your tuples are sorted by using a binary search instead of a nested loop.
If you don't mind sharing, providing a sample of your tuples along with what you're expecting as output could really help others give you more tailored advice!
You might find it helpful to set up a flag when you encounter the number 3 in the inner loop. As you iterate through, once you find 3, switch the flag to true and record the next value in your list until you hit another number or reach the end of that tuple.
That sounds like a solid approach! I’ll give that method a try.
Got it! I just want to ensure my solution is flexible.