5. sort friends_by_name_length In this function, we will again take a list of friend dictionaries (just like the previous problem), and we will return a new list where we have ordered the friends by the length of their names, decreasing. Don't worry about breaking ties. Make sure you create a new output list, and make sure not to destroy the input list! I recommend using slicing to copy the input list and then repeatedly calling find friend_with_longest_name to figure out who to put in the output list next. (note -- you'll have to find some way to remove each friend from the list of unsorted friends too) Sample runs should look like: >>> my_friends [{'name': 'bimmy', 'height': 60}, {'name': 'Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa', 'height': 175}] >>> sort_friends_by_name_length(my_friends) [{'name': 'Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa', 'height': 175}, {'name': 'bimmy', 'height': 60}] >>> my_friends [{'name': 'bimmy', 'height': 60}, {'name': 'Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa', 'height': 175}]

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In this section, we are focusing on sorting functionalities in programming, particularly for organizing lists of dictionaries based on specific criteria.

### 5. sort_friends_by_name_length

In this function, we aim to sort a list of friend dictionaries by the length of their names in descending order. Breaking ties is not a concern for this task.

**Instructions:**
- Create a new output list to store the sorted dictionaries.
- Avoid altering the original input list. Utilize slicing to duplicate the input list.
- Use a function like `find_friend_with_longest_name` to identify which friend to add to the output list sequentially.

> **Note:** Remember to remove each friend from the unsorted list once they have been added to the sorted output list.

**Example:**
```python
>>> my_friends
[{'name': 'bimmy', 'height': 60}, {'name': 'Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa', 'height': 175}]

>>> sort_friends_by_name_length(my_friends)
[{'name': 'Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa', 'height': 175}, {'name': 'bimmy', 'height': 60}]

>>> my_friends
[{'name': 'bimmy', 'height': 60}, {'name': 'Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa', 'height': 175}]
```

### Questions

If you have any questions, feel free to seek help through the following:

- Ask your TA.
- Post your question on the course's online discussion platforms such as Canvas or Discord.
- Engage with peers during discussion sections.

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Transcribed Image Text:**Text Transcription for Educational Website** --- In this section, we are focusing on sorting functionalities in programming, particularly for organizing lists of dictionaries based on specific criteria. ### 5. sort_friends_by_name_length In this function, we aim to sort a list of friend dictionaries by the length of their names in descending order. Breaking ties is not a concern for this task. **Instructions:** - Create a new output list to store the sorted dictionaries. - Avoid altering the original input list. Utilize slicing to duplicate the input list. - Use a function like `find_friend_with_longest_name` to identify which friend to add to the output list sequentially. > **Note:** Remember to remove each friend from the unsorted list once they have been added to the sorted output list. **Example:** ```python >>> my_friends [{'name': 'bimmy', 'height': 60}, {'name': 'Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa', 'height': 175}] >>> sort_friends_by_name_length(my_friends) [{'name': 'Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa', 'height': 175}, {'name': 'bimmy', 'height': 60}] >>> my_friends [{'name': 'bimmy', 'height': 60}, {'name': 'Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa', 'height': 175}] ``` ### Questions If you have any questions, feel free to seek help through the following: - Ask your TA. - Post your question on the course's online discussion platforms such as Canvas or Discord. - Engage with peers during discussion sections. ---
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