To resolve the "index out of range" error in Python, which occurs when attempting to access an element beyond the range of a list, you can make the following modifications to your code snippet:
n = int(input())
c = list(map(int, input().strip().split(" ")))
co = 0
l = len(c)
i = 0
while i < l:
if i < l - 2 and c[i + 2] == 0:
i += 2
co += 1
else:
i += 1
co += 1
print(co)
In this adjusted version, the code has been restructured. The redundant initialization of i and co has been removed, and the for loop has been replaced with a while loop for better control. By checking the condition i < l - 2 before accessing c[i + 2], you can ensure that you do not exceed the boundaries of the list.
Applying these modifications should help you overcome the "index out of range" error in your Python code.