In python: Coding exercise $1$

Background

In this assignment, you will be working with a dataset that represents the performance of various sectors in different regions. Your task is to create a heatmap that visually represents this data, making it easier to identify patterns and trends.

Data

For the purpose of this assignment, we will use the following sectors and regions:

sectors $=["$Energy$",$ "Healthcare", "Technology", "Consumer Staples"$]$

regions $=["$North America", "Europe", "Asia Pacific", "Latin America"$]$

The performance data is represented as a percentage change and is provided in the form of a $2$D NumPy array:

import numpy as np

performance $=$ np$.$array$([$

$[12,-8,15,4],$

$[7,10,5,-3],$

$[20,3,18,8],$

$[1,-5,2,0]$

$])$

Task

Your task is to create a heatmap that visualizes the performance data. The heatmap should have the following characteristics:

The x$-$axis should represent the regions.

The y$-$axis should represent the sectors$.$

The color intensity should represent the performance percentage change.

Include appropriate labels and a color bar to indicate the scale of the performance.