Binary Search

This module allows the function of binary searching in strings, lists or tuples

 

 

Installation

Run the following to install:

pip install bisearch

 

Usage

import bisearch 

# Check if target exists within search range
bisearch.exist(target,field)

# Check where target is located within search range
bisearch.location(target,field)

 

Types of target inputs

Target input refers to the first input argument when the function is called

 

Int - accepts int value --- Note - int inputs are not compatible with string fields

Float - accepts float value --- Note - float inputs are not compatible with string fields

Single character string - accepts single character string --- Note - single character string inputs are only compatible with one word strings

Word string - accepts string of single word --- Note - word strings are only compatible with multiple word strings

 

 

Types of field inputs

Field input refers to the second argument when the function is called

 

2D Array - accepts any length 2D array

Tuple - accepts any length tuple --- Note - tuples are converted into lists

One Word Strings - accepts strings without any spaces --- Note - string is split into list of characters

Multiple Word Strings - accepts strings that are seperated by one white space --- Note - string is split into list of words

 

 

Notes

when using location if the target does not exist within the field the function will return None.