Inserting M into N: A Python Coding Challenge

Introduction

This Python challenge is about inserting a 16-bit number m into another 16-bit number n such that m starts at bit j and ends at bit i.

Skills Graph

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Insert M Into N

Problem

Given two 16-bit numbers, n and m, and two indices i and j, insert m into n such that m starts at bit j and ends at bit i. The program should handle the following cases:

If none is given as an input, an exception should be raised.
If a negative index is given for i or j, an exception should be raised.
If the inputs are invalid, an exception should be raised.
If i through j do not have enough space for m, an exception should be raised.

The program should return the resulting 16-bit number after the insertion.

Requirements

The program should meet the following requirements:

j should be greater than i.
i through j should have enough space for m.
The inputs should be valid.
The program should fit in memory.

Example Usage

Here is an example of the program's usage:

i      = 2
j      = 6
n      = 0000 0100 0000 0000
m      = 0000 0000 0001 0011
result = 0000 0100 0100 1100

In this example, m is inserted into n such that m starts at bit j=6 and ends at bit i=2. The resulting 16-bit number is 0000 0100 0100 1100.

Summary

This Python challenge requires the program to insert a 16-bit number m into another 16-bit number n such that m starts at bit j and ends at bit i. The program should handle various cases and meet the given requirements.

Insert M Into N

Introduction

Skills Graph

Insert M Into N

Problem

Requirements

Example Usage

Summary

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