The Fast Climber

A medium Python interview practice problem on DataDriven. Write and execute real python code with instant grading.

Domain

Python

Difficulty

medium

Seniority

L4

Problem

Given a float base and an integer exponent (possibly negative), return base ** exp computed without using the ** operator or pow(). Use fast exponentiation (O(log |exp|)). Handle negative exponents by inverting at the end.

Summary

Some routes up the mountain are faster than others.

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