[While Loop and Compare] [Two Pointers] [Speedy and Clear] speedy solution for Colorful Disks by sanddro - python coding challenges

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[While Loop and Compare] [Two Pointers] [Speedy and Clear] solution in Speedy category for Colorful Disks by sanddro

def count_discs(discs: tuple[int, ...]) -> int:
    i = len(discs) - 1
    j = i - 1
    count = 1
    while j >= 0:
        if discs[j] > discs[i]:
            count += 1
            i = j
        j -= 1
    return count

Jan. 19, 2025

Comments:

Orthomonalus on March 31, 2025, 12:55 p.m.
The solution is efficient and well-optimized, but small improvements can be made for readability and robustness

sanddro on April 13, 2025, 9:49 a.m.
Agree, thanks!

H0r4c3 on Sept. 21, 2026, 6:27 a.m.
A good solution!

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