Remove Vowels from a String — LeetCode 1119 Python Solution

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Problem
#1119
Pattern
Hash Map
Reading time
2 min

The problem

Given a string s, remove the vowels 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', and 'u' from it, and return the new string.

Example

Input
s = "leetcodeisacommunityforcoders"
Output
"ltcdscmmntyfrcdrs"

Python solution

Python
class Solution:
    def removeVowels(self, s: str) -> str:
        return "".join(c for c in s if c not in "aeiou")

Complexity

MeasureComplexity
TimeO(n), where n is the length of the string
SpaceO(1) auxiliary

Pattern: Hash Map

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The hash map guide has the Python template for the pattern and the 709 LeetCode problems that use it.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is LeetCode 1119. Remove Vowels from a String?
LeetCode 1119. Remove Vowels from a String is rated Easy on LeetCode.
What is the time complexity of LeetCode 1119. Remove Vowels from a String?
The Python solution on this page runs in O(n), where n is the length of the string.
What is the space complexity of LeetCode 1119. Remove Vowels from a String?
The Python solution on this page uses O(1) auxiliary space.
What topics does LeetCode 1119. Remove Vowels from a String cover?
LeetCode 1119. Remove Vowels from a String is tagged String on LeetCode.
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