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Efficiently Assigning Column Indices to True Values in Numpy Arrays

When working with matrices in Python using Numpy, you may often need to manipulate boolean arrays effectively. A common challenge is assigning the corresponding column index to each of the True values found within these matrices. Let's take a closer look at this problem and how to solve it using Numpy's powerful capabilities.

The Problem

Suppose you have the following boolean matrix represented as a Numpy array:

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Your goal is to convert this input array into another array where each True value is replaced by its corresponding column index. The desired output for our example would be:

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The challenge is to achieve this transformation efficiently, without resorting to the slower method of using for loops.

The Solution

Using Numpy's vectorized operations, we can efficiently achieve the desired transformation. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of the solution:

Step 1: Initialize the Input Array

We start with our original boolean array:

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Step 2: Prepare the Index Array

Using np.arange() function, we can create an index array corresponding to the column indices of the input array. This array will look like the following:

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At this point, indices will look like this:

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Step 3: Use np.where to Create the Output Array

Now that we have our index values ready, we can leverage the np.where() function to replace the True values in the input matrix with their respective column indices:

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Final Output

When we print the output_array, we get the desired result:

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The output will be:

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Summary

Using Numpy's vectorized operations allows us to efficiently assign column indices to True values in a boolean matrix without the need for explicit loops. This not only leads to cleaner code but also enhances performance, especially with larger datasets.

To recap:

We initialized our boolean matrix.

Built a replicated index array.

Used np.where() to generate our output efficiently.

By following these steps, you can easily handle similar transformations in your own Numpy arrays.