In Python, NumPy is the cornerstone of scientific computing, offering high-performance multidimensional arrays and tools for working with them—critical for data science interviews and real-world applications! 📊

import numpy as np

# Array Creation - The foundation of NumPy
arr = np.array([1, 2, 3])
zeros = np.zeros((2, 3))        # 2x3 matrix of zeros
ones = np.ones((2, 2), dtype=int)  # Integer matrix
arange = np.arange(0, 10, 2)    # [0 2 4 6 8]
linspace = np.linspace(0, 1, 5) # [0.  0.25 0.5  0.75 1.  ]
print(linspace)

# Array Attributes - Master your data's structure
matrix = np.array([[1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6]])
print(matrix.shape)  # Output: (2, 3)
print(matrix.ndim)   # Output: 2
print(matrix.dtype)  # Output: int64
print(matrix.size)   # Output: 6

# Indexing & Slicing - Precision data access
data = np.array([[1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6], [7, 8, 9]])
print(data[1, 2])      # Output: 6 (row 1, col 2)
print(data[0:2, 1:3])  # Output: [[2 3], [5 6]]
print(data[:, -1])     # Output: [3 6 9] (last column)

# Reshaping Arrays - Transform dimensions effortlessly
flat = np.arange(6)
reshaped = flat.reshape(2, 3)
raveled = reshaped.ravel()
print(reshaped)
# Output: [[0 1 2], [3 4 5]]
print(raveled)  # Output: [0 1 2 3 4 5]

# Stacking Arrays - Combine datasets vertically/horizontally
a = np.array([1, 2, 3])
b = np.array([4, 5, 6])
print(np.vstack((a, b)))  # Vertical stack
# Output: [[1 2 3], [4 5 6]]
print(np.hstack((a, b)))  # Horizontal stack
# Output: [1 2 3 4 5 6]

# Mathematical Operations - Vectorized calculations
x = np.array([1, 2, 3])
y = np.array([4, 5, 6])
print(x + y)       # Output: [5 7 9]
print(x * 2)       # Output: [2 4 6]
print(np.dot(x, y)) # Output: 32 (1*4 + 2*5 + 3*6)

# Broadcasting Magic - Operate on mismatched shapes
matrix = np.array([[1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6]])
scalar = 10
print(matrix + scalar)
# Output: [[11 12 13], [14 15 16]]

# Aggregation Functions - Statistical power in one line
values = np.array([1, 5, 3, 9, 7])
print(np.sum(values))   # Output: 25
print(np.mean(values))  # Output: 5.0
print(np.max(values))   # Output: 9
print(np.std(values))   # Output: 2.8284271247461903

# Boolean Masking - Filter data like a pro
temperatures = np.array([18, 25, 12, 30, 22])
hot_days = temperatures > 24
print(temperatures[hot_days])  # Output: [25 30]

# Random Number Generation - Simulate real-world data
print(np.random.rand(2, 2))      # Uniform distribution
print(np.random.randn(3))        # Normal distribution
print(np.random.randint(0, 10, (2, 3)))  # Random integers

# Linear Algebra Essentials - Solve equations like a physicist
A = np.array([[3, 1], [1, 2]])
b = np.array([9, 8])
x = np.linalg.solve(A, b)
print(x)  # Output: [2. 3.] (Solution to 3x+y=9 and x+2y=8)

# Matrix inverse and determinant
print(np.linalg.inv(A))   # Output: [[ 0.4 -0.2], [-0.2  0.6]]
print(np.linalg.det(A))   # Output: 5.0

# File Operations - Save/load your computational work
data = np.array([[1, 2], [3, 4]])
np.save('array.npy', data)
loaded = np.load('array.npy')
print(np.array_equal(data, loaded))  # Output: True

# Interview Power Move: Vectorization vs Loops
# 10x faster than native Python loops!
def square_sum(n):
    arr = np.arange(n)
    return np.sum(arr ** 2)

print(square_sum(5))  # Output: 30 (0²+1²+2²+3²+4²)

# Pro Tip: Memory-efficient data processing
# Process 1GB array without loading entire dataset
large_array = np.memmap('large_data.bin', dtype='float32', mode='r', shape=(1000000, 100))
print(large_array[0:5, 0:3])  # Process small slice

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Tip for clean tests in Python:

Structure your tests with the Arrange-Act-Assert pattern to improve readability and maintainability.

• Arrange: Set up the test. Initialize objects, prepare data, and configure any mocks or stubs.
• Act: Execute the code being tested. Call the specific function or method.
• Assert: Check the outcome. Verify that the result of the action is what you expected.

import pytest
from dataclasses import dataclass, field


# Code to be tested
@dataclass
class Product:
    name: str
    price: float


@dataclass
class ShoppingCart:
    items: list[Product] = field(default_factory=list)

    def add_item(self, product: Product):
        if product.price < 0:
            raise ValueError("Product price cannot be negative.")
        self.items.append(product)

    def get_total_price(self) -> float:
        return sum(item.price for item in self.items)


# Tests using the Arrange-Act-Assert pattern
def test_get_total_price_for_multiple_items():
    # Arrange
    product1 = Product(name="Mouse", price=25.50)
    product2 = Product(name="Keyboard", price=75.50)
    cart = ShoppingCart()
    cart.add_item(product1)
    cart.add_item(product2)

    # Act
    total_price = cart.get_total_price()

    # Assert
    assert total_price == 101.00


def test_get_total_price_for_empty_cart():
    # Arrange
    cart = ShoppingCart()

    # Act
    total_price = cart.get_total_price()

    # Assert
    assert total_price == 0.0


def test_add_item_with_negative_price_raises_value_error():
    # Arrange
    cart = ShoppingCart()
    product_with_negative_price = Product(name="Invalid Item", price=-50.0)

    # Act & Assert
    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Product price cannot be negative."):
        cart.add_item(product_with_negative_price)

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