How to Sum Elements from a List and Create Sublists in Python

Learn how to efficiently manage and merge file sizes in Python by summing list elements and creating dynamic sublists based on a specified maximum group size.
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How to Sum Elements from a List and Create Sublists in Python

Managing file sizes can be a daunting task, especially when working with a large number of files. If you're using Python to handle various small parquet files, you might find yourself needing to merge these files into larger, more optimized sizes. This can become tricky if you need to keep them within specific volume constraints while also managing the organization of these files efficiently.

In this guide, we’ll walk through a solution where we sum elements in nested lists and create sublists based on a defined maximum group size. Let’s dive in!

Understanding the Problem

Imagine you have a list of parquet files, each with a specific size, represented as tuples where the first element is the file path and the second element is the size in bytes.

Here's a simple structure of the list:

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Given a maximum group size (let's say 5000 bytes), the goal is to create sublists from these main lists, ensuring that no sublist exceeds this size.

The Solution Explained

Let’s take a step-by-step approach to implementing this in Python.

1. Initializing Variables

Start by defining your maximum group size and initialize an empty list to store the final results, as well as some variables to keep track of current sizes and temporary lists:

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2. Iterating Through Sublists

You’ll need to loop through each sublist and each file within those sublists. This will allow you to keep a running total of the size as you iterate through:

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3. Accumulating Size and Creating Sublists

As you loop through the files in each sublist, accumulate their sizes:

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4. Finalizing Remaining Files

After the loop, ensure you account for any files that may not have been added if the last temp_list has elements:

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Putting It All Together

Here’s the complete working code:

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Conclusion

Using this approach, you can efficiently sum the sizes of elements in nested lists and create sublists based on a specified maximum group size. This method not only helps in merging files efficiently but also ensures that your file management remains organized and optimal in size.

By breaking down the process step-by-step, we made this seemingly complex problem much more manageable. Happy coding!

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