#0005

Sort Records By Score

EasyPython12 min10 XP

Problem

Given records with name and score fields, return a new list sorted by score from high to low. If scores tie, sort names alphabetically.

Why This Matters

Sorting records by multiple keys is common in leaderboards, reports, ranking, and interview tasks.

Function Signature

def sort_leaderboard(records):

Examples

Example 1

Inputrecords = [{"name": "Bo", "score": 90}, {"name": "Ana", "score": 90}, {"name": "Cy", "score": 70}]

OutputAna, Bo, Cy

Ana and Bo tie on score, so name breaks the tie alphabetically.

Constraints

Return a new sorted list.
Do not mutate the original list.
Every record has name and score.

CodePython

def sort_leaderboard(records):
    """
    Input example: records = [{"name": "Bo", "score": 90}, {"name": "Ana", "score": 90}, {"name": "Cy", "score": 70}]
    Return: Ana, Bo, Cy
    Return the value from the function so the tests can compare it. Do not print unless the prompt asks.
    """
    # write your code here
    return records

def sort_leaderboard(records):
    """
    Input example: records = [{"name": "Bo", "score": 90}, {"name": "Ana", "score": 90}, {"name": "Cy", "score": 70}]
    Return: Ana, Bo, Cy
    Return the value from the function so the tests can compare it. Do not print unless the prompt asks.
    """
    # write your code here
    return records

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Testcases1 visible / 4 hidden categories

Tie by name

InputBo 90, Ana 90, Cy 70

ExpectedAna, Bo, Cy

The sort key uses negative score for descending score and name for ascending tie-break.

Hidden Test Categories

Already sorted inputAll equal scoresNegative scoresSingle record