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Instructions

Implement binary search that returns the index of a target value in a sorted list.

  • ✓ Handle empty list
  • ✓ Return -1 if not found
  • ○ Use while loop, not recursion
search.py test_search.py Run
def binary_search(arr, target):
    lo, hi = 0, len(arr) - 1
    while lo <= hi:
        mid = (lo + hi) // 2
        # TODO: compare and narrow
Terminal Unit Tests Rubriq CodeLens Hints
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4 of 5 tests passed
search([1,3,5,7], 5) == 2Pass
search([], 1) == -1Pass
search([1,1,1], 1) == 0Fail
search([1,2,3], 9) == -1Pass

Rubriq — Is It Good Code?

  • ✓ AI-generated rubrics for style and best practices
  • ✓ Plain-language explanations, even on broken code
  • ✓ Evidence highlighting pinpoints exact lines
Rubriq — 8 / 10 pts
Uses while loop (not recursion)+3
Narrows search space by half each iteration+3
Returns first occurrence for duplicates+2
Consider using lo + (hi - lo) // 2 to avoid overflowtip
AI: When duplicates exist, your code returns the last match. Set hi = mid - 1 instead of returning immediately to find the first.

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BloomIQ Learning Analytics

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The Complete Picture

Feature Alps Other Platforms
Full Python with libraries, instant in browser ~
Multiple interactive textbooks included
Built-in Jupyter notebooks, no server ~
Student-friendly IDE with split panels ~
Unit tests + AI semantic grading ~
Adaptive tutoring with subproblems and hints
Skill-level learning analytics
Zero setup — browser only, works on Chromebooks ~

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