Example input
Please use clear and concise language to communicate your feedback. Let's begin with the following code:
def factorial(n):
"""
Calculate the factorial of a non-negative integer n.
"""
if n == 0:
return 1
elif n < 0:
return None
else:
result = 1
for i in range(n+1):
result *= i
return result
def is_prime(num):
"""
Check if a number is prime.
"""
if num <= 1:
return False
for i in range(2, int(num**0.5) + 1):
if num % i == 0:
return False
return True
def fibonacci(n):
"""
Generate the Fibonacci sequence up to the nth term.
"""
fib_sequence = [0, 1]
while len(fib_sequence) < n:
next_number = fib_sequence[-1] + fib_sequence[-2]
fib_sequence.append(next_number)
return fib_sequence
def print_multiplication_table(n):
"""
Print the multiplication table up to n x n.
"""
for i in range(1, n+1):
for j in range(1, n+1):
print(f"{i} x {j} = {i * j}")
print()
# Test the functions
num = 5
print(f"The factorial of {num} is: {factorial(num)}")
num = 10
if is_prime(num):
print(f"{num} is a prime number.")
else:
print(f"{num} is not a prime number.")
fibonacci_terms = 10
print(f"The first {fibonacci_terms} terms of the Fibonacci sequence are: {fibonacci(fibonacci_terms)}")
table_size = 5
print(f"Multiplication table up to {table_size} x {table_size}:")
print_multiplication_table(table_size)
Example output
Sure, let's start the code review for the provided code. I'll go through each function one by one and provide feedback, suggestions, and potential improvements. After the review, I will also provide the updated code.
1. factorial(n)
The factorial function seems mostly correct, but there is a small issue in the loop that calculates the factorial. It should start from 1 instead of 0 since multiplying by 0 will always yield 0.
The function also correctly returns None for negative input, which is good for handling invalid inputs.
Updated factorial(n) function:
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def factorial(n):
"""
Calculate the factorial of a non-negative integer n.
"""
if n == 0:
return 1
elif n < 0:
return None
else:
result = 1
for i in range(1, n + 1):
result *= i
return result
2. is_prime(num)
The is_prime function looks good. It correctly checks if the given number is less than or equal to 1, and if so, returns False as non-prime numbers.
The function efficiently checks for prime numbers by iterating up to the square root of the input number, which is a common optimization.
3. fibonacci(n)
The fibonacci function generates the Fibonacci sequence up to the nth term. It seems correct and efficient.
However, it includes two initial values [0, 1], which means the function generates n-2 additional terms. If you want the first n terms, you should use len(fib_sequence) <= n.
Updated fibonacci(n) function:
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def fibonacci(n):
"""
Generate the Fibonacci sequence up to the nth term.
"""
fib_sequence = [0, 1]
while len(fib_sequence) < n:
next_number = fib_sequence[-1] + fib_sequence[-2]
fib_sequence.append(next_number)
return fib_sequence[:n]
4. print_multiplication_table(n)
The print_multiplication_table function prints the multiplication table up to n x n. The implementation looks correct.
General Recommendations:
The code is written in Python.
The code is organized into logical functions, which is a good practice for maintainability and readability.
Performance Considerations:
The factorial function could be optimized by using a more efficient algorithm like memorization or dynamic programming for large inputs.
The Fibonacci function is currently O(2^n) time complexity, which can be slow for large values of n. A more efficient algorithm like memorization or iterative approach could be used.
Code Quality and Best Practices:
The code follows PEP 8 (Python Enhancement Proposal) style guidelines, which is good for readability.
There are no specific code smells or anti-patterns that stand out in the provided code.
There are no unit tests included, and adding them could help ensure the correctness of the functions and make the code more robust.
Documentation:
The functions have docstrings explaining their purpose, which is good for code readability and maintenance.
Final updated code:
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def factorial(n):
"""
Calculate the factorial of a non-negative integer n.
"""
if n == 0:
return 1
elif n < 0:
return None
else:
result = 1
for i in range(1, n + 1):
result *= i
return result
def is_prime(num):
"""
Check if a number is prime.
"""
if num <= 1:
return False
for i in range(2, int(num**0.5) + 1):
if num % i == 0:
return False
return True
def fibonacci(n):
"""
Generate the Fibonacci sequence up to the nth term.
"""
fib_sequence = [0, 1]
while len(fib_sequence) < n:
next_number = fib_sequence[-1] + fib_sequence[-2]
fib_sequence.append(next_number)
return fib_sequence[:n]
def print_multiplication_table(n):
"""
Print the multiplication table up to n x n.
"""
for i in range(1, n + 1):
for j in range(1, n + 1):
print(f"{i} x {j} = {i * j}")
print()
# Test the functions
num = 5
print(f"The factorial of {num} is: {factorial(num)}")
num = 10
if is_prime(num):
print(f"{num} is a prime number.")
else:
print(f"{num} is not a prime number.")
fibonacci_terms = 10
print(f"The first {fibonacci_terms} terms of the Fibonacci sequence are: {fibonacci(fibonacci_terms)}")
table_size = 5
print(f"Multiplication table up to {table_size} x {table_size}:")
print_multiplication_table(table_size)
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