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A medium Python mock interview question on DataDriven. Practice with AI-powered feedback, real code execution, and a hire/no-hire decision.
- Domain
- Python
- Difficulty
- medium
- Seniority
- L3
Interview Prompt
Given a list of strings, return a dict mapping each distinct first character to the list of strings starting with that character, preserving input order within each group.
Summary
Same key, different rows. Bring them together.
How This Interview Works
- Read the vague prompt (just like a real interview)
- Ask clarifying questions to the AI interviewer
- Write your python solution with real code execution
- Get instant feedback and a hire/no-hire decision