NillionNetwork/nada-by-example

Nth Largest Element of list/array

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#17 opened on Aug 14, 2024

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Description

Request a New Nada Example

Find Nth largest element in list.

Description

Write a Nada program to find the nth largest (or smallest) element in size from a list or array.

optional: extended into multiple dimensions with custom comparators.

Use Case

Describe the use case for this example. Why is it important? How will it benefit other users?

Specific Requirements

  • Inputs: A list/array of SecretIntegers and the n.
  • Outputs: The nth largest (or smallest) value of the list.

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Research direction
Study existing Nada examples in the repository to understand syntax and common patterns. Then implement a function to find the nth largest element from a list of SecretIntegers using sorting or a selection algorithm.
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Domain
cryptographysecurity
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Feature
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3
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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75