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Learn how to modify your custom range function to handle negative steps in Python effectively. Follow our detailed guide!
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How to Fix Custom Range Function for Negative Steps in Python

In Python programming, creating custom functions allows for more tailored solutions specific to your needs. One common requirement is to create a custom range function that can support negative steps, mimicking the behavior of Python's built-in range function. Here, we will diagnose a problem with such a function and provide a straightforward solution to ensure it works correctly for all scenarios.

The Problem: Understanding the Custom Range Function

You may have developed a function named myRange intended to create a list of numbers between a specified starting and stopping point. This function has been designed to work with positive steps; however, when you attempt to use negative steps, it fails to produce the expected output.

Here’s the existing function:

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Encountering the Issue with Negative Steps

The function works perfectly for positive steps, but the current indentation for the return res statement could cause logic errors. When running the function with negative steps (for instance, myRange(20, 10, -1)), it won’t return the expected sequence.

The Solution: Correcting the Function’s Logic

To ensure that your custom range function can handle negative steps seamlessly, a minor adjustment is required. Specifically, you need to tweak the structure of the function, particularly the indentation of the return statement.

Adjusted Code

Here’s the corrected version of the myRange function:

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Key Changes Made

Indentation Fix: The return res line has been adjusted to ensure it’s outside of the if-else structure. This allows it to execute after both while loops, ensuring that the list is returned regardless of whether we are counting up or down.

Logical Flow: The logical flow remains unchanged, but the corrected indentation ensures it runs as intended in both scenarios.

Running the Function

You can test the function using different inputs:

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Conclusion

By making a simple adjustment to the indentation of your myRange function, you enable it to work correctly with negative steps. Now you can create ranges in both ascending and descending order effortlessly. Try experimenting with various inputs to see the function's versatility!

Remember, even the smallest change in programming—such as an indentation—can produce significant effects in your code's performance. Happy coding!