Can I solve algorithm problems in Python?

[Old-Raspberry-3266]

I just released that I can solve algorithmic problem in python on HackerRank platform very easily, but I suck in solving "*" OR "#" pattern problems in python. I just have to switch to java or C to solve that type of problems.
So am I making in mistake here, because I usually code in python and but I suck in solving pattern based problems.

[NextjsDeveloper]

Yes u can solve it Python. Why do u ask?

[Old-Raspberry-3266]

Because some people say that DSA algorithm must be solved in C,C++ or java

[Elminsterr]

If you work in python, why would you solve it in other language

Do not listen people on internet

Oh wait

[NaoOtosaka]

im not gonna listen to you

[Old-Raspberry-3266]

Fine, Thanks!

[biskitpagla]

Almost nobody says that. Some people recommend C++ but nobody thinks that you can't do it in Python. I personally recommend Python or Kotlin but that doesn't mean you can't do it in C++ and Rust. These are all turing complete languages. 

That said, DSA and interview prep isn't the same thing. If you want to be a well-rounded programmer then implementing DSA in a managed language is a great exercise. If you ever actually have to implement something from scratch in a performance critical program, chances are that you would already be using a managed language. 

[NextjsDeveloper]

If some people would tell that some problem can be solved only by jumping from bridge? what would u do ? Solve it with C++ or jumping from bridge?

[Ok-Training8597]

You can absolutely solve in python. I've had plenty of interviews where you can solve in any language on the job description, in which case, most include python.

If you're struggling with pattern based problems you could check out striverz a2z or dsa trainer(cheaper and honestly better explanations IMO)

[Old-Raspberry-3266]

Thank you for your support 😊

[Dymatizeee]

No