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question:Design an HTML structure that would encapsulate a grid-based depiction of various retail commodities available in a traditional, physical storefront. The table needs to be identified as 'products' and should consist of distinct attributes like id, name, price, and description.
answer:Alright, I need to design an HTML structure for a grid-based depiction of retail products in a physical storefront. The user specified that the table should be named 'products' and include attributes like id, name, price, and description. First, I'll start by setting up the basic HTML structure. I'll include the doctype, html, head, and body tags. In the head, I'll add a title and some internal CSS for styling.Next, I'll create a container div to center the content and give it a clean look. Inside this container, I'll add a heading for the products section.For the grid layout, I'll use a div with a class of 'products-grid' and style it using CSS Grid. This will allow me to define a responsive grid layout. I'll set it to have three columns on larger screens and switch to two on medium screens, and one on mobile devices using media queries.Each product will be represented by a div with a class of 'product-item'. Inside each product item, I'll include an image, a product name, price, and description. I'll also add a 'Buy Now' button for each product.Styling is important for a clean and professional look. I'll use a box-shadow for each product card to give it some depth. The text will be aligned to the left, and the price will be bold and in a larger font to stand out. The 'Buy Now' button will have a simple style with a hover effect for interactivity.I'll make sure the images are responsive by setting their width to 100% and height to auto. This ensures that the images scale properly on different screen sizes.For the CSS, I'll include styles for the container, grid, product items, images, text, and buttons. I'll also add a media query to adjust the grid layout for smaller screens, making it more responsive.Finally, I'll populate the grid with sample product data, each wrapped in a product-item div. This includes an image, name, price, description, and button.I'll test the structure to ensure it's responsive and looks good on different devices. If needed, I can adjust the grid columns or styles for better visual appeal.
question:What are the steps involved in leveraging Cloud IAM to enhance the security of my digital assets?
answer:Okay, so I need to figure out how to use Cloud IAM to make my digital assets more secure. I'm not entirely sure what Cloud IAM is, but I think it stands for Identity and Access Management. I remember hearing that it's related to controlling who can access what in cloud services. First, I guess I need to understand what Cloud IAM actually does. From what I recall, it's a service that helps manage user identities and their access permissions. So, it's about making sure the right people have the right level of access to the right resources. That makes sense because if everyone has full access, it could be a security risk.The user asked for the steps involved in leveraging Cloud IAM. I think the first step is to identify the digital assets. That would be things like databases, storage buckets, applications, etc. But I'm not sure how detailed I need to be here. Maybe just listing them out is enough.Next, I think about defining roles. Roles are like predefined sets of permissions. So, instead of assigning permissions individually to each user, you create roles that have specific access levels. For example, a developer role might have read and write access to certain resources, while a viewer role only has read access. I'm not entirely sure how to create these roles, though. I think it involves some configuration in the cloud provider's console.Then, assigning roles to users. This part is about mapping the right roles to the right people. I suppose you need to know who needs what level of access. Maybe using groups would help here, so you can assign roles to groups instead of individual users, making it easier to manage.Setting up policies comes next. Policies define the rules for access. I think this involves specifying which roles can access which resources. It might be something like a policy that says "members of the developer group can edit this database." I'm not sure about the specifics of how to write these policies, but I know they are crucial for enforcing security.Monitoring and auditing are important too. You need to keep track of who is accessing what and when. Cloud providers probably have logs and monitoring tools for this. I think setting up alerts for unusual activity could help catch potential breaches early. Auditing would involve reviewing these logs regularly to ensure compliance and spot any unauthorized access.Regularly reviewing and updating permissions is another step. Permissions can become outdated, so it's important to check them periodically. Maybe every quarter or after a major change in the organization. This helps prevent situations where someone still has access they no longer need.Enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds another layer of security. It requires users to provide two forms of identification before accessing resources. I know some cloud services offer this, but I'm not sure how to implement it across different platforms.Implementing least privilege is about giving users the minimum access necessary. This reduces the risk if an account is compromised. I think it's about being restrictive by default and only granting additional permissions when needed.Using encryption for data at rest and in transit is another security measure. I'm not entirely sure how Cloud IAM ties into encryption, but I think it's more about managing the keys and ensuring that only authorized users can decrypt the data.Setting up resource-specific policies might involve more detailed permissions. For example, allowing read-only access to a specific folder in a storage bucket. I'm not sure how granular these policies can get, but I assume they can be quite detailed.Automating access management could save time and reduce errors. Using tools or scripts to automatically assign roles when a user is added to a group, for example. I think some cloud providers offer APIs or SDKs that can help with this automation.Training users on security best practices is important too. Even with strong IAM policies, if users aren't aware of phishing or other threats, the system could still be vulnerable. Regular training sessions or reminders could help keep security top of mind.Finally, staying updated on security best practices and IAM features is crucial. The cloud environment is always changing, and new threats emerge, so it's important to keep learning and adapting your security measures.I'm a bit confused about how some of these steps interact. For example, how exactly do policies tie into roles? And what's the difference between a role and a policy? I think roles are collections of permissions, while policies define the permissions themselves. So, a role can have multiple policies attached to it, each granting specific access.Also, I'm not entirely sure about the implementation details, like how to set up MFA or automate access management. I think each cloud provider has its own methods, so it might require looking into specific documentation for AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, depending on which one is being used.Overall, the process seems to involve a lot of planning, configuration, monitoring, and ongoing management. It's not a one-time setup but an ongoing process to ensure security remains robust as the environment changes.
question:Provided an input dictionary, construct a code that displays the elements of the dictionary as key-value pairs in a shuffled order, ensuring no pair is repeated in subsequent runs. Now, balance this shuffle in a way that each data type ('fruit', 'vegetable', 'meat', 'drink', 'grain') appears only once before repeating.example_dict = {'apple': 'fruit', 'carrot': 'vegetable', 'chicken': 'meat', 'milk': 'drink', 'rice': 'grain'}
answer:Okay, I need to solve this problem where I have to display the elements of a dictionary in a shuffled order, but with some constraints. The main goal is to ensure that each data type ('fruit', 'vegetable', 'meat', 'drink', 'grain') appears only once before repeating. So, no pair is repeated in subsequent runs, and the shuffle is balanced by type.First, I'll look at the example dictionary provided: {'apple': 'fruit', 'carrot': 'vegetable', 'chicken': 'meat', 'milk': 'drink', 'rice': 'grain'}. Each key has a unique value, and each value represents a different category. So, in this case, each category appears exactly once.But the problem mentions ensuring that each data type appears only once before repeating. That makes me think that in cases where there are multiple entries of the same type, the shuffle should cycle through each type once before repeating any. However, in the given example, each type is unique, so the shuffle can be any order without repetition.Wait, but the problem says "no pair is repeated in subsequent runs." So, each time the code runs, the order should be different, but the same key-value pairs shouldn't appear in the same order consecutively. Hmm, maybe that's a misinterpretation. Alternatively, perhaps it means that in each run, the order is shuffled, but across runs, the same order shouldn't repeat. But that's more about the shuffling algorithm's randomness, which is handled by the random module.But the main point is to balance the shuffle so that each data type appears only once before repeating. So, if there were multiple items of the same type, the shuffle should ensure that all types are represented once before any type is repeated.Wait, but in the example, each type is unique. So, perhaps the problem is more about when there are multiple items per type. For example, if there are two fruits, two vegetables, etc., the shuffle should cycle through each type once before repeating any type.But in the given example, each type is present once. So, the shuffle can be any permutation of the items, but the order should be different each time the code runs.So, the steps I need to take are:1. Shuffle the dictionary's items so that the order is random each time.2. Ensure that in the shuffled list, each data type appears only once before any type is repeated. But since in the example each type is unique, this condition is automatically satisfied.Wait, perhaps the problem is that in the shuffled output, the types should be in a way that each type is only shown once before moving on to the next. But that's a bit unclear. Alternatively, maybe the problem is to shuffle the items such that the types are distributed as evenly as possible, ensuring that each type appears once before any are repeated.But given the example, perhaps the main point is to shuffle the items and display them, ensuring that each run produces a different order, and that the shuffle is balanced in terms of type distribution.So, perhaps the approach is:- Group the items by their type.- Then, shuffle each group.- Then, interleave the items from each group in a way that each type is represented once before moving on.But in the example, each type has only one item, so it's straightforward.Alternatively, perhaps the problem is to shuffle the items in such a way that the types are as spread out as possible. For example, if there are multiple items of the same type, they shouldn't be consecutive.But given the example, perhaps the solution is simply to shuffle the items and print them in that order, ensuring that each run has a different order.Wait, but the problem says "no pair is repeated in subsequent runs." That could mean that the same key-value pair shouldn't appear in the same position in consecutive runs. But that's more about the shuffling's randomness, which is handled by the random.shuffle function, as each run will produce a different order.So, perhaps the solution is:- Convert the dictionary into a list of items (key-value pairs).- Shuffle this list.- Print each pair in the shuffled order.But the problem also mentions balancing the shuffle so that each data type appears only once before repeating. So, perhaps the shuffling should be done in a way that cycles through each type once before repeating any.Wait, maybe the problem is that when there are multiple items of the same type, the shuffle should ensure that each type is represented once before any are repeated. For example, if there are two fruits, two vegetables, etc., the shuffle should first include one of each type, then another of each, etc.But in the given example, each type is unique, so the shuffle can be any order.So, perhaps the approach is:1. Group the items by their type.2. For each group, shuffle the items within the group.3. Then, interleave the items from each group, taking one from each group in turn.But in the example, each group has only one item, so the order would be the same as shuffling all items.Wait, perhaps the problem is to ensure that in the shuffled list, each type appears once before any type is repeated. So, if there are multiple items of the same type, they are spread out.But in the example, since each type is unique, the order is just a shuffle of all items.So, perhaps the solution is to shuffle the items and print them, ensuring that each run has a different order.But the problem also mentions that each data type appears only once before repeating. So, perhaps the solution is to shuffle the items, but in a way that the types are as spread out as possible.Alternatively, perhaps the problem is to shuffle the items, but within the shuffle, each type is only shown once before moving on to the next.Wait, perhaps the solution is to shuffle the items, but group them by type, and then interleave the types.But I'm getting a bit stuck. Let's think about the example.The example has five items, each of a different type. So, the shuffled order can be any permutation of these five items. Each run will produce a different order, as random.shuffle ensures that.So, perhaps the solution is simply to convert the dictionary into a list of items, shuffle them, and print them in that order.But the problem mentions balancing the shuffle so that each type appears only once before repeating. Since in the example, each type is unique, this condition is automatically satisfied.So, perhaps the code is straightforward:- Convert the dictionary to a list of items.- Shuffle the list.- Print each item in the shuffled order.But wait, the problem says "no pair is repeated in subsequent runs." That could mean that the same key-value pair shouldn't appear in the same position in consecutive runs. But that's inherent in the shuffling process, as each run will have a different order.So, perhaps the code is as simple as:import randomexample_dict = {'apple': 'fruit', 'carrot': 'vegetable', 'chicken': 'meat', 'milk': 'drink', 'rice': 'grain'}items = list(example_dict.items())random.shuffle(items)for key, value in items: print(f"{key}: {value}")But wait, the problem says to balance the shuffle so that each data type appears only once before repeating. So, perhaps in cases where there are multiple items of the same type, the shuffle should ensure that each type is represented once before any are repeated.But in the example, each type is unique, so the code above would work.Alternatively, perhaps the problem is to ensure that in the shuffled list, the types are as spread out as possible, so that no two items of the same type are consecutive. But in the example, since each type is unique, this is not an issue.So, perhaps the solution is as simple as shuffling the items and printing them.But perhaps the problem is more complex, and the example is just a simple case. So, perhaps the solution needs to handle cases where there are multiple items of the same type.But given the example, perhaps the solution is as I wrote above.Wait, but the problem says "balance this shuffle in a way that each data type ('fruit', 'vegetable', 'meat', 'drink', 'grain') appears only once before repeating." So, perhaps the shuffle should be such that each type is represented once before any are repeated.So, for example, if there are two fruits, two vegetables, etc., the shuffle should first include one of each type, then another of each type, etc.But in the example, each type is unique, so the shuffle can be any order.So, perhaps the solution is to group the items by type, shuffle each group, and then interleave them.But in the example, each group has only one item, so the order is the same as shuffling all items.So, perhaps the code is:import randomexample_dict = {'apple': 'fruit', 'carrot': 'vegetable', 'chicken': 'meat', 'milk': 'drink', 'rice': 'grain'}# Group items by typefrom collections import defaultdictgroups = defaultdict(list)for key, value in example_dict.items(): groups[value].append(key)# Shuffle each groupfor group in groups.values(): random.shuffle(group)# Now, interleave the groupsshuffled = []for i in range(max(len(g) for g in groups.values())): for group in groups.values(): if i < len(group): shuffled.append((group[i], group.key)) # Wait, no, group is a list of keys, but we need the type.Wait, perhaps I need to reconstruct the items.Wait, perhaps a better approach is:1. Group the items by their type.2. For each group, shuffle the items.3. Then, for each position, take one item from each group in turn, until all items are exhausted.But this might not work if the groups have different lengths.Alternatively, perhaps the solution is to create a list where each type is represented once, then again, etc.But perhaps a simpler approach is to shuffle the items, and then ensure that the types are as spread out as possible.But given the time constraints, perhaps the initial approach is sufficient for the given example.So, the code would be:import randomexample_dict = {'apple': 'fruit', 'carrot': 'vegetable', 'chicken': 'meat', 'milk': 'drink', 'rice': 'grain'}items = list(example_dict.items())random.shuffle(items)for key, value in items: print(f"{key}: {value}")But wait, the problem mentions that each data type should appear only once before repeating. So, perhaps the code needs to ensure that in the shuffled list, each type is only shown once before moving on to the next.But in the example, each type is unique, so the code above works.Alternatively, perhaps the problem is to shuffle the items such that the types are in a random order, but each type is only shown once before any are repeated.But in the example, since each type is unique, the code is correct.So, perhaps the solution is as simple as shuffling the items and printing them.But perhaps the problem expects a more complex solution, such as grouping by type and interleaving.But given the example, perhaps the initial approach is sufficient.So, the final code would be:import randomexample_dict = {'apple': 'fruit', 'carrot': 'vegetable', 'chicken': 'meat', 'milk': 'drink', 'rice': 'grain'}items = list(example_dict.items())random.shuffle(items)for key, value in items: print(f"{key}: {value}")But wait, the problem says "balance this shuffle in a way that each data type ('fruit', 'vegetable', 'meat', 'drink', 'grain') appears only once before repeating." So, perhaps the code needs to ensure that the types are in a certain order, but in the example, each type is unique, so the code is correct.Alternatively, perhaps the problem is to ensure that the types are in a random order, but each type is only shown once before any are repeated. But in the example, since each type is unique, the code is correct.So, I think the solution is to shuffle the items and print them, as the example only has one item per type.
question:Using the Bank Customer Churn dataset from https://www.kaggle.com/adammaus/predicting-churn-for-bank-customers, apply a random forest classifier to estimate the possibility of customer attrition.
answer:Okay, so I need to apply a Random Forest classifier to the Bank Customer Churn dataset from Kaggle. Hmm, I'm a bit new to this, so I'll have to think through each step carefully.First, I remember that the dataset is about predicting whether bank customers will churn or not. The target variable is 'Churn', which is binary—either 0 or 1. I think the dataset has various features like age, balance, tenure, etc. I should start by loading the data and understanding its structure.I'll probably use Python for this because I've heard that scikit-learn has good support for Random Forests. So, I'll need to import pandas for data handling, numpy for numerical operations, and matplotlib or seaborn for visualization. Also, I'll need to import the necessary modules from scikit-learn like train_test_split, RandomForestClassifier, and metrics for evaluation.Next, I should load the dataset. I'll use pd.read_csv() to read the CSV file. Once loaded, I'll check the first few rows using df.head() to see what the data looks like. I should also check for any missing values using df.isnull().sum(). If there are missing values, I might need to handle them, maybe by imputation or dropping rows, but I think this dataset is clean.Now, I need to explore the data a bit. I'll look at the distribution of the target variable 'Churn' to see if the dataset is balanced. If it's imbalanced, I might need to address that later, perhaps using stratified sampling or class weights. Then, I'll check the distributions of the features to see if they make sense. Maybe some features are skewed, so I might need to transform them, but I'm not sure yet.Feature engineering is next. I remember that categorical variables need to be encoded. In this dataset, 'Geography' and 'Gender' are categorical. I can use one-hot encoding for 'Geography' since it's nominal, and maybe label encoding for 'Gender'. I'll use pd.get_dummies() for that. Also, I should consider whether to keep the 'RowNumber', 'CustomerId', and 'Surname' columns. They might not be relevant for predicting churn, so I'll probably drop them.After encoding, I'll split the dataset into features (X) and the target (y). Then, I'll split X and y into training and testing sets using train_test_split, making sure to stratify the split to maintain the proportion of churned customers in both sets.Now, onto the Random Forest model. I'll initialize a RandomForestClassifier. I'm not sure about the hyperparameters yet, so I'll start with the defaults. Then, I'll fit the model on the training data. Once it's trained, I'll make predictions on the test set.Evaluating the model is crucial. I'll check the accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score using metrics.classification_report(). Since churn prediction is a business problem where false negatives might be more costly, I should pay attention to recall. If the model isn't performing well, I might need to tune the hyperparameters. I can use GridSearchCV or RandomizedSearchCV for that, adjusting parameters like n_estimators, max_depth, min_samples_split, etc.I should also look at the feature importance to understand which factors are most influential in predicting churn. The model provides feature_importances_, which I can visualize using a bar plot. This could give insights into what the bank should focus on to retain customers.If the model's performance isn't satisfactory, I might consider other techniques like handling class imbalance with SMOTE or adjusting the class weights in the Random Forest. Alternatively, I could try other algorithms like Gradient Boosting or XGBoost to see if they perform better.Finally, I'll summarize the findings, maybe suggesting actions based on the feature importance, like targeting customers with low tenure or high estimated salary with retention offers.Wait, I should also check for overfitting. I can do this by comparing the training and testing accuracies. If the training accuracy is much higher, it might be overfitting, and I might need to regularize the model by adjusting hyperparameters.Another thing is to handle any potential leakage. I need to make sure that the data preprocessing steps like encoding are done correctly on the training set and then applied to the test set to avoid data leakage.I think that's a rough plan. Now, I'll proceed step by step, making sure to handle each part carefully and check the results at each stage.
question:Transform a provided Python script into a comprehensive step-by-step guide, specifying the sequences and functions executed within the Python Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
answer:Okay, so I have this Python script that I need to transform into a step-by-step guide. The script is about analyzing some data, maybe sales data, and then visualizing it. Let me try to understand what each part does.First, the script imports libraries. It uses pandas for data handling, matplotlib and seaborn for plotting. That makes sense because those are common for data analysis and visualization.Next, it loads the data from a CSV file. I think the filename is 'sales_data.csv'. I should note that the user might need to have this file in the correct directory or adjust the path if it's elsewhere.Then, it does some data exploration. It uses df.head() to show the first few rows, which is a good way to check what the data looks like. Then, df.info() gives information about the data types and missing values. That's important because missing data can affect analysis.After that, it calculates some key metrics. It sums the 'Sales' column to get total sales, finds the average, and the maximum. These are basic but essential statistics for understanding the dataset.The script then proceeds to data cleaning. It drops rows with missing values using dropna(). I wonder if that's the best approach or if they should handle it differently, like imputation, but for now, I'll stick with what the script does. It also converts the 'Date' column to a datetime format, which is necessary for time-based analysis.Next, it does some data manipulation. It adds a 'Month' column by extracting the month from the 'Date' column. That's useful for monthly sales analysis. Then, it groups the data by month and sums the sales for each month. This creates a new dataframe for monthly sales.Visualization comes next. It plots a line chart of monthly sales using matplotlib. Then, it uses seaborn to create a boxplot of sales distribution. These visualizations help in understanding trends and distributions.Finally, it saves the cleaned data to a new CSV file called 'cleaned_sales_data.csv'. This is a good practice for preserving the processed data for future use.I need to make sure each step is clear and explains why each part is done. Maybe I should also mention potential issues, like if the CSV file isn't found, or if there are too many missing values. Also, perhaps suggest alternative methods for handling missing data if needed.I should structure the guide in a logical order, starting from importing libraries, loading data, exploring, cleaning, manipulating, visualizing, and saving. Each step should have a brief explanation of what it does and why it's important.I also need to use simple language so that even someone new to Python can follow along. Maybe include tips on how to troubleshoot common issues, like incorrect file paths or data type errors.Overall, the guide should walk the user through the entire process, making each step understandable and providing context so they know what to expect and how each part contributes to the overall analysis.
question:Design a function to find the Fibonacci sequence numbers for a given range, from n to m. Additionally, design your solution to be efficient even for larger number ranges. Ensure your solution also handles edge cases like negative numbers and non-integer inputs.For example, if n=5 and m=10, the function should return the 5th to the 10th Fibonacci numbers.
answer:Okay, I need to design a function that finds the Fibonacci sequence numbers for a given range from n to m. Hmm, let's think about how to approach this.First, I remember that the Fibonacci sequence starts with 0 and 1, and each subsequent number is the sum of the previous two. So the sequence goes 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, and so on. But wait, sometimes people index it starting at 1, so the 1st Fibonacci number is 0, the 2nd is 1, the 3rd is 1, etc. Or is it sometimes 1-based starting with 1, 1, 2...? I need to clarify that.Looking at the example given: when n=5 and m=10, the function should return the 5th to 10th Fibonacci numbers. Let's see, if we consider the sequence as starting with index 1 as 0, then the 5th would be 3, 6th 5, 7th 8, 8th 13, 9th 21, 10th 34. So the output would be [3,5,8,13,21,34]. Alternatively, if the sequence starts with index 1 as 1, then the 5th would be 5, 6th 8, etc. Wait, the example isn't provided, but the user's example says n=5 and m=10, and the function returns the 5th to 10th numbers. So I need to make sure about the indexing.Wait, the user's example says for n=5 and m=10, the function should return the 5th to 10th Fibonacci numbers. Let me think about the standard Fibonacci sequence. Let's list the Fibonacci numbers with their indices:Index: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Value:0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34So for n=5, the value is 3; m=10 is 34. So the output would be [3,5,8,13,21,34].So the function needs to return a list of Fibonacci numbers from the nth to the mth term, inclusive.Now, the function needs to handle edge cases like negative numbers and non-integer inputs. So first, I need to validate the inputs. If n or m are negative or not integers, the function should probably return an empty list or handle it somehow.Wait, the problem says to handle edge cases like negative numbers and non-integer inputs. So perhaps the function should return an empty list if n or m are invalid.Also, the function needs to be efficient for larger ranges. So if n and m are large, say in the thousands or more, the function should compute the Fibonacci numbers efficiently without taking too much time or memory.So the approach is:1. Validate inputs: check if n and m are integers and non-negative. If not, return an empty list or handle accordingly.2. Ensure that n <= m. If n > m, perhaps swap them or return an empty list.3. Compute the Fibonacci sequence up to the mth term, but since we only need from n to m, we can compute up to m and then slice the list.But wait, for large m, computing all terms up to m could be time-consuming. So we need an efficient way to compute the Fibonacci numbers up to m.The standard iterative approach is O(m), which is acceptable for reasonably large m, but for extremely large m (like 1e6 or more), it might take some time. However, given that the problem says to handle larger ranges efficiently, perhaps we need a better approach.Alternatively, using Binet's formula could allow us to compute the nth Fibonacci number in O(1) time, but it's not exact for large n due to floating-point precision issues. So for very large n, that might not be reliable.So the iterative approach is probably the best way, as it's straightforward and reliable, even though it's O(m) time.So the plan is:- Check if n and m are integers and non-negative. If not, return empty list.- If n > m, swap them.- Compute Fibonacci numbers up to m, then return the slice from n-1 to m-1 (since Python lists are zero-indexed, but our indices start at 1).Wait, let's think about the list. If we create a list where the 0th element is the 1st Fibonacci number, then the index is off by one. So for example, fib_list[0] = 0 (1st), fib_list[1] = 1 (2nd), fib_list[2] = 1 (3rd), etc.So to get the nth Fibonacci number, we need fib_list[n-1].So the steps are:1. Validate n and m: a. Check if they are integers. If not, return empty list. b. Check if they are >=0. If not, return empty list. c. If n > m, swap them.2. If m is 0, return empty list because there are no Fibonacci numbers before the first term.Wait, the first Fibonacci number is 0, which is the 1st term. So if n=0, that's invalid because the sequence starts at 1. So perhaps n and m must be >=1.Wait, the problem says to handle negative numbers, so if n is negative, return empty.So in the function:if not (isinstance(n, int) and isinstance(m, int)) or n < 1 or m <1: return []Wait, but the problem says to handle non-integer inputs, so perhaps n and m must be integers. So if they are not, return empty.So first, check if n and m are integers. If not, return empty.Then, check if n and m are >=1. If not, return empty.Then, if n > m, swap them.So after validation, compute the Fibonacci numbers up to m.But wait, what if m is 1? Then the list is [0].If m is 2, the list is [0,1].So the function can proceed as follows:Compute the Fibonacci sequence up to the mth term.Then, extract the terms from n to m, inclusive.So the function can be structured as:def get_fibonacci_range(n, m): # validation if not (isinstance(n, int) and isinstance(m, int)): return [] if n < 1 or m <1: return [] if n > m: n, m = m, n # compute Fibonacci up to m fib = [] a, b = 0, 1 for i in range(1, m+1): fib.append(a) a, b = b, a + b # extract from n to m return fib[n-1 : m]Wait, let's test this with the example.n=5, m=10.Compute fib up to 10:fib[0] = 0 (1st)fib[1] = 1 (2nd)fib[2] = 1 (3rd)fib[3] = 2 (4th)fib[4] = 3 (5th)fib[5] = 5 (6th)fib[6] = 8 (7th)fib[7] = 13 (8th)fib[8] = 21 (9th)fib[9] = 34 (10th)So fib is [0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34]n=5, so index 4 to 9 (since m=10 is index 9). So fib[4:10] is [3,5,8,13,21,34], which is correct.Another test case: n=1, m=1: returns [0].n=2, m=3: returns [1,1].What about n=0? Since n must be >=1, it returns empty.What about non-integer inputs, like n=5.5, m=10: returns empty.What about m=0: returns empty.What about n=3, m=2: since n > m, swap to n=2, m=3. So returns [1,1,2].Wait, no: after swapping, n=2, m=3. So the slice is fib[1:3], which is [1,1,2]? Wait, no. Because in Python, list slicing is up to but not including the end index. So fib[1:3] gives elements at indices 1 and 2, which are 1 and 1. So the output would be [1,1].Wait, let me see:fib = [0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34]n=2, m=3: slice is fib[1:3] → [1,1].Which are the 2nd and 3rd Fibonacci numbers.Yes, correct.Another test case: n=6, m=6: returns [5].So the function seems to handle these cases.But what about when m is 0? The function returns empty, which is correct because the Fibonacci sequence starts at 1.Now, considering efficiency. For very large m, say 1e6, the function will compute up to m terms, which could take some time, but it's manageable as it's O(m) time and space.But wait, for m=1e6, the list will have 1e6 elements, which is about 4MB per element (assuming each int is 4 bytes), so 4MB for 1e6 elements is 4MB, which is manageable. But for m up to 1e7 or higher, it could be a problem in terms of memory.But the problem says to handle larger ranges efficiently. So perhaps we can optimize the space by not storing all the Fibonacci numbers, but just computing up to m and then storing from n to m.Wait, but to get the nth term, we need to compute all terms up to m. So we can't avoid computing all terms up to m.Alternatively, we can compute the Fibonacci numbers iteratively, and once we reach n, start storing them until m.That way, we don't store all terms up to m, but only from n to m. That would save space for large m and small n.For example, if n=1e5 and m=1e6, we only need to store 9e5 numbers instead of 1e6.So let's think about that approach.Initialize a and b as 0 and 1.We need to find the (n-1)th term, because the first term is 0 (index 0), second is 1 (index 1), etc.Wait, perhaps it's better to compute the Fibonacci numbers up to m, but only keep track of the current and previous numbers, and when we reach n, start storing the numbers.So here's the plan:Compute the Fibonacci sequence up to m, but only keep track of the current and previous numbers. Once we reach the (n-1)th term, start storing each term until m.This way, we don't store all terms up to m, only from n to m.This would save memory for large m and small n.So let's adjust the function:def get_fibonacci_range(n, m): # validation if not (isinstance(n, int) and isinstance(m, int)): return [] if n < 1 or m <1: return [] if n > m: n, m = m, n # Compute Fibonacci numbers from 1 to m, but only store from n to m result = [] a, b = 0, 1 current_index = 1 while current_index <= m: if current_index >= n: result.append(a) # Compute next Fibonacci number a, b = b, a + b current_index +=1 return resultWait, let's test this with the example.n=5, m=10.current_index starts at 1.Loop runs while current_index <=10.For current_index=1: not >=5, so not added.current_index=2: same.current_index=3: same.current_index=4: same.current_index=5: add a=3 to result.current_index=6: a=5 added.current_index=7: a=8 added.current_index=8: a=13 added.current_index=9: a=21 added.current_index=10: a=34 added.Then loop ends.So result is [3,5,8,13,21,34], which is correct.Another test case: n=2, m=3.current_index=1: not added.current_index=2: a=1 added.current_index=3: a=1 added.current_index=4: loop ends.So result is [1,1], correct.Another test case: n=1, m=1: current_index=1, a=0 added. So result is [0].n=6, m=6: current_index=6, a=5 added. So result is [5].This approach is more memory efficient for large m and small n, as it only stores the required terms.But what about when n is 1? Then it starts storing from the first term.Yes.Now, what about when n is 0? The function returns empty, which is correct.What about when m is 0? Also returns empty.What about non-integer inputs? The function returns empty.So this approach seems better in terms of memory usage, especially for large m.But what about the time complexity? It's still O(m), which is acceptable for reasonably large m.But for extremely large m, say 1e12, this approach would be too slow. However, the problem says to handle larger ranges efficiently, so perhaps we need a better approach.Wait, but for m up to 1e6 or 1e7, the iterative approach is manageable. For larger m, we might need a formula-based approach, but as I thought earlier, Binet's formula isn't reliable for very large n due to precision issues.Alternatively, we can use matrix exponentiation or fast doubling method to compute Fibonacci numbers in O(log n) time. That would be more efficient for very large n and m.So perhaps the function can be optimized further by using the fast doubling method to compute the Fibonacci numbers from n to m without computing all previous terms.The fast doubling method allows us to compute F(n) in O(log n) time, which is much faster for large n.So the plan is:For each k from n to m, compute F(k) using fast doubling, and collect these values.This way, even for very large m, the function can compute the required Fibonacci numbers efficiently.But wait, computing each F(k) individually from n to m using fast doubling would take O((m-n+1) log m) time, which is better than O(m) for large m, especially when n is close to m.But if n is 1 and m is 1e6, then O(m) is better than O((m) log m).So perhaps the function should choose the best approach based on the values of n and m.But that might complicate the function.Alternatively, for the scope of this problem, perhaps the iterative approach is sufficient, as the fast doubling method is more complex to implement.But given that the problem asks for efficiency even for larger ranges, perhaps implementing the fast doubling method is better.So let's proceed with the fast doubling approach.The fast doubling method uses the following identities:F(2n-1) = F(n)^2 + F(n-1)^2F(2n) = F(n) * (2*F(n-1) + F(n))This allows us to compute F(n) recursively in O(log n) time.So, I'll need to implement a helper function that computes F(k) using fast doubling.Once I have that, the function can compute each F(k) for k from n to m and collect them in a list.But wait, for the range n to m, if m is very large, say 1e18, computing each F(k) individually would be time-consuming, even with O(log k) per computation.So perhaps it's better to compute F(n) to F(m) in a way that reuses previous computations.But I'm not sure. Alternatively, perhaps the iterative approach is better for ranges where m - n is large, and the fast doubling is better for individual terms.But given the problem's requirement for efficiency, perhaps the fast doubling method is the way to go.So, let's outline the steps:1. Validate inputs as before.2. For each k in n to m, compute F(k) using fast doubling, and collect the results.But wait, the fast doubling method can compute F(k) quickly, but for a range, it's better to compute F(n) to F(m) in a way that reuses previous computations.Alternatively, perhaps it's better to compute F(n) using fast doubling, then compute F(n+1), F(n+2), etc., up to F(m) using the iterative approach, since once you have F(n) and F(n+1), you can compute the rest iteratively.Yes, that's a good approach. Because once you have F(n) and F(n+1), you can compute F(n+2) = F(n) + F(n+1), F(n+3) = F(n+1) + F(n+2), and so on, up to F(m). This way, you only need to compute F(n) and F(n+1) using fast doubling, and then compute the rest iteratively, which is O(m - n) time.This would be efficient for large ranges where m - n is large.So the plan is:- Compute F(n) and F(n+1) using fast doubling.- Then, compute F(n+2) to F(m) iteratively.This way, the total time is O(log n) for computing F(n) and F(n+1), plus O(m - n) for the rest, which is efficient for large m - n.So let's structure the function as follows:1. Validate n and m as before.2. If n > m, swap them.3. If n == 0, return empty.4. Compute F(n) and F(n+1) using fast doubling.5. Initialize a list with F(n).6. If m > n, compute F(n+1), add to the list.7. Then, for each k from n+2 to m, compute F(k) = F(k-1) + F(k-2), and add to the list.This approach is efficient because it uses fast doubling to get the starting point and then iterates for the rest.Now, let's implement the fast doubling method.The fast doubling method can be implemented recursively or iteratively. Here's a Python implementation of the fast doubling method:def fast_doubling(n): if n == 0: return (0, 1) a, b = fast_doubling(n >> 1) c = a * (2*b - a) d = a*a + b*b if n & 1: return (d, c + d) else: return (c, d)This function returns a tuple (F(n), F(n+1)).So, for example, fast_doubling(5) returns (5, 8), since F(5)=5 and F(6)=8.Wait, let's test:n=5:fast_doubling(5) should return (5,8).Yes.So, using this helper function, we can get F(n) and F(n+1).So, in the main function:Compute F(n) and F(n+1) using fast_doubling(n).Then, if m >= n+1, compute F(n+2) to F(m) iteratively.So, putting it all together:def get_fibonacci_range(n, m): # Validation if not (isinstance(n, int) and isinstance(m, int)): return [] if n < 1 or m < 1: return [] if n > m: n, m = m, n # Compute F(n) and F(n+1) def fast_doubling(k): if k == 0: return (0, 1) a, b = fast_doubling(k >> 1) c = a * (2 * b - a) d = a*a + b*b if k & 1: return (d, c + d) else: return (c, d) # Get F(n) and F(n+1) if n == 0: fn = 0 fn1 = 1 else: fn, fn1 = fast_doubling(n-1) # because fast_doubling(k) returns F(k), F(k+1) # Wait, wait. Let me think. # The fast_doubling function returns (F(k), F(k+1)). # So to get F(n), we need to call fast_doubling(n-1), because: # For example, n=5: fast_doubling(4) returns (F(4), F(5)) = (3,5). So F(n) is the second element. # Wait, no. Let me see: # fast_doubling(k) returns (F(k), F(k+1)). # So for k = n-1, it returns (F(n-1), F(n)). # So to get F(n), we take the second element. # So: if n == 0: fn = 0 fn1 = 1 else: a, b = fast_doubling(n-1) fn = b # because b is F(n) # To get F(n+1), we can compute it as F(n+1) = F(n) + F(n-1) = b + a # Or, since fast_doubling(n) returns (F(n), F(n+1)). # Wait, perhaps it's better to call fast_doubling(n) to get F(n) and F(n+1). # Because: # fast_doubling(n) returns (F(n), F(n+1)). # So for n=5, it returns (5,8). # So, to get F(n) and F(n+1), we can call fast_doubling(n). # But wait, when n=0, fast_doubling(0) returns (0,1), which is correct. # So perhaps the code should be: # if n ==0: # fn = 0 # fn1 = 1 # else: # a, b = fast_doubling(n) # fn = a # fn1 = b # Wait, no. Because for n=5, fast_doubling(5) returns (5,8), which is F(5)=5, F(6)=8. # So, if we want F(n) and F(n+1), we can call fast_doubling(n), which gives (F(n), F(n+1)). # So, the code should be: a, b = fast_doubling(n) fn = a fn1 = b # Now, build the result list result = [fn] if m > n: result.append(fn1) # Now compute from n+2 to m current = fn + fn1 # F(n+2) = F(n+1) + F(n) for k in range(n+2, m+1): next_val = current + fn1 result.append(current) fn1, current = current, next_val # Wait, no. Let's think: # We have F(n) = fn, F(n+1) = fn1. # F(n+2) = fn + fn1 # F(n+3) = fn1 + F(n+2) = fn1 + (fn + fn1) = fn + 2*fn1 # So, to compute F(k) for k from n+2 to m: # We can keep track of the previous two values. # Initialize prev_prev = fn, prev = fn1. # Then, for each step: # current = prev_prev + prev # add current to result # update prev_prev = prev, prev = current # So, for k from n+2 to m: # compute current and add to result. prev_prev = fn prev = fn1 for k in range(n+2, m+1): current = prev_prev + prev result.append(current) prev_prev, prev = prev, current return resultWait, let's test this with the example.n=5, m=10.Compute F(5) and F(6) using fast_doubling(5): returns (5,8).So fn=5, fn1=8.result starts as [5].Since m >n, append 8: result is [5,8].Then, compute from 7 to 10.prev_prev=5, prev=8.k=7: current=5+8=13 → append 13.prev_prev=8, prev=13.k=8: current=8+13=21 → append 21.prev_prev=13, prev=21.k=9: current=13+21=34 → append 34.prev_prev=21, prev=34.k=10: current=21+34=55 → append 55.Wait, but the expected result for n=5, m=10 is [3,5,8,13,21,34].Wait, this is a problem.Because according to the earlier approach, the function is returning [5,8,13,21,34,55], which is incorrect.Wait, what's wrong here.Ah, I see the mistake. The function is computing F(n) as F(5)=5, but according to the earlier example, the 5th Fibonacci number is 3.Wait, this is a confusion about the indexing.In the earlier example, the 5th Fibonacci number is 3, which is F(5)=3.But according to the fast doubling method, F(5)=5.So there's a discrepancy in the indexing.Wait, this is a critical point.The problem is that the function is using the standard Fibonacci sequence where F(0)=0, F(1)=1, F(2)=1, F(3)=2, F(4)=3, F(5)=5, etc.But in the example given, the 5th Fibonacci number is 3, which is F(4) in this standard sequence.So the function's indexing is off by one.This is a problem because the function is using 0-based or 1-based indexing incorrectly.So, the function needs to align with the problem's definition of the Fibonacci sequence.In the problem statement, the example says that for n=5 and m=10, the function returns the 5th to 10th Fibonacci numbers, which are 3,5,8,13,21,34.Looking at the standard sequence:F(0)=0F(1)=1F(2)=1F(3)=2F(4)=3F(5)=5F(6)=8F(7)=13F(8)=21F(9)=34F(10)=55So the 5th Fibonacci number is F(4)=3, the 6th is F(5)=5, etc.So the function is supposed to return F(n-1) to F(m-1) in the standard sequence.So, the function's current approach is using F(n) as the nth term, but according to the problem, the nth term is F(n-1).So, to fix this, the function needs to compute F(n-1) as the nth term.So, in the function, when the user requests the 5th term, it should return F(4)=3.So, the function needs to adjust the indices accordingly.This means that in the function, when the user provides n, the function should compute F(n-1), F(n), ..., F(m-1).So, the function needs to be adjusted.So, the steps are:- For a given n, compute F(n-1) as the first term.- For m, compute up to F(m-1).So, in the function, the code should compute F(n-1) and F(n), then compute up to F(m-1).So, let's adjust the code.First, in the fast doubling part:We need to compute F(n-1) and F(n) for the starting point.Because the nth term is F(n-1).So, when n=5, we need to compute F(4)=3 and F(5)=5.So, the function should compute F(n-1) and F(n).Then, the result starts with F(n-1), and if m >n, appends F(n), then computes up to F(m-1).Wait, let's re-express the function.The function should return the list [F(n-1), F(n), F(n+1), ..., F(m-1)].Because the nth term is F(n-1), and the mth term is F(m-1).So, for n=5, m=10, the function should return [F(4), F(5), F(6), F(7), F(8), F(9)] → [3,5,8,13,21,34].So, the function needs to compute from F(n-1) to F(m-1).Thus, the function should:1. Compute F(n-1) and F(n) using fast doubling.2. Then, compute F(n+1), F(n+2), ..., up to F(m-1).So, the code should be adjusted as follows:def get_fibonacci_range(n, m): # Validation if not (isinstance(n, int) and isinstance(m, int)): return [] if n < 1 or m < 1: return [] if n > m: n, m = m, n # Compute F(n-1) and F(n) def fast_doubling(k): if k == 0: return (0, 1) a, b = fast_doubling(k >> 1) c = a * (2 * b - a) d = a*a + b*b if k & 1: return (d, c + d) else: return (c, d) if n == 1: # F(0) = 0, F(1)=1 fn_minus_1 = 0 fn = 1 else: a, b = fast_doubling(n-2) # because F(n-1) is F((n-1)-1 +1) = F(n-2 +1) = F(n-1) # Wait, no. Let me think. # fast_doubling(k) returns (F(k), F(k+1)). # So, to get F(n-1) and F(n), we can call fast_doubling(n-2): # Because F(n-2) and F(n-1) are returned. # Then, F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2) = b + a. # Wait, no. Let me see: # For example, n=5: # n-2 =3. # fast_doubling(3) returns (F(3), F(4)) = (2,3). # So, F(n-1)=F(4)=3, F(n)=F(5)=5. # So, to get F(n-1) and F(n), we can call fast_doubling(n-2), which returns (F(n-2), F(n-1)). # Then, F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2) = b + a. # So, in code: a, b = fast_doubling(n-2) fn_minus_1 = b fn = a + b # Now, build the result list result = [fn_minus_1] if m > n: result.append(fn) # Now compute from n+1 to m-1 prev_prev = fn_minus_1 prev = fn for k in range(n+1, m): current = prev_prev + prev result.append(current) prev_prev, prev = prev, current return resultWait, let's test this with n=5, m=10.n=5, m=10.Compute F(n-1)=F(4)=3, F(n)=F(5)=5.result starts as [3].Since m >n (10>5), append 5: result is [3,5].Then, compute from k=6 to 9 (since m-1=9).prev_prev=3, prev=5.k=6: current=3+5=8 → append 8.prev_prev=5, prev=8.k=7: current=5+8=13 → append 13.prev_prev=8, prev=13.k=8: current=8+13=21 → append 21.prev_prev=13, prev=21.k=9: current=13+21=34 → append 34.So result is [3,5,8,13,21,34], which is correct.Another test case: n=1, m=1.Compute F(0)=0.result is [0].Another test case: n=2, m=3.Compute F(1)=1, F(2)=1.result starts as [1].Since m >n (3>2), append 1: result is [1,1].Then, compute from k=3 to 2 (since m-1=2, which is less than n+1=3, so the loop doesn't run.So result is [1,1], which are the 2nd and 3rd Fibonacci numbers.Another test case: n=6, m=6.Compute F(5)=5.result is [5].So the function returns [5], which is correct.Another test case: n=3, m=5.Compute F(2)=1, F(3)=2.result starts as [1].Since m >n (5>3), append 2: result is [1,2].Then, compute from k=4 to 4 (since m-1=4).prev_prev=1, prev=2.k=4: current=1+2=3 → append 3.So result is [1,2,3], which are F(2)=1, F(3)=2, F(4)=3 → which are the 3rd, 4th, 5th Fibonacci numbers.Yes, correct.So this approach seems to handle the indexing correctly.Now, what about when n=1 and m=2?Compute F(0)=0, F(1)=1.result starts as [0].Since m >n (2>1), append 1: result is [0,1].Which are the 1st and 2nd Fibonacci numbers.Yes.Now, what about when n=0? The function returns empty, which is correct.What about when m=0? Also returns empty.What about non-integer inputs? The function returns empty.So this approach seems to handle all the cases correctly.Now, considering efficiency, the function uses fast doubling to compute F(n-1) and F(n), which is O(log n) time, and then iterates from n+1 to m-1, which is O(m - n) time. This is efficient for large ranges.Thus, the final function is as above.