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Exercise 1 — Number guessing game
- Write a function that takes no arguments.
- When run, the function chooses a random integer between 0 and 100 (inclusive).
- Then ask the user to guess what number has been chosen.
- Each time the user enters a guess, the program indicates one of the following:
- Too high
- Too low
- Just right
I built upon the generic solution to this game because I felt like the user experience was lacking. The first improvement I made was to catch non-numeric inputs with a try-except block.
The second improvement I made was to give the «game master» parameters to customize. This included the upper and lower limit of the random integer as well as the number of attempts the user had to correctly guess the number. Note: this technically breaks the rules of the exercise, but the added replay value more than makes up for it.
Exercise 2 — Summing numbers
- Write a function that does the same thing as the built-in sum function.
- Instead of taking a single sequence as a parameter, it should take a variable number of arguments.
- Using the built-in sum function is not allowed.
Writing a solution to the base requirements of this exercise was pretty straight-forward. By prefixing a function parameter with *, it can accept any number of arguments. For fun, I recreated the sum() function exactly (it accepts two parameters, an iterable and a starting point).
I also put it to use in a simple counting task.
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Whether you’re a Python novice or, like me, have been away from the language for a while, this book is a great way to build strength with Python.
Mark Elston, Advantest America
The only way to master a skill is to practice. In Python Workout, author Reuven M. Lerner guides you through 50 carefully selected exercises that invite you to flex your programming muscles. As you take on each new challenge, you’ll build programming skill and confidence. The thorough explanations help you lock in what you’ve learned and apply it to your own projects. Along the way, Python Workout provides over four hours of video instruction walking you through the solutions to each exercise and dozens of additional exercises for you to try on your own.
about the technology
To become a champion Python programmer you need to work out, building mental muscle with your hands on the keyboard. Each carefully selected exercise in this unique book adds to your Python prowess—one important skill at a time.
about the book
Python Workout presents 50 exercises that focus on key Python 3 features. In it, expert Python coach Reuven Lerner guides you through a series of small projects, practicing the skills you need to tackle everyday tasks. You’ll appreciate the clear explanations of each technique, and you can watch Reuven solve each exercise in the accompanying videos.
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Whether you’re a Python novice or, like me, have been away from the language for a while, this book is a great way to build strength with Python.
Mark Elston, Advantest America
The only way to master a skill is to practice. In Python Workout, author Reuven M. Lerner guides you through 50 carefully selected exercises that invite you to flex your programming muscles. As you take on each new challenge, you’ll build programming skill and confidence. The thorough explanations help you lock in what you’ve learned and apply it to your own projects. Along the way, Python Workout provides over four hours of video instruction walking you through the solutions to each exercise and dozens of additional exercises for you to try on your own.
about the technology
To become a champion Python programmer you need to work out, building mental muscle with your hands on the keyboard. Each carefully selected exercise in this unique book adds to your Python prowess—one important skill at a time.
about the book
Python Workout presents 50 exercises that focus on key Python 3 features. In it, expert Python coach Reuven Lerner guides you through a series of small projects, practicing the skills you need to tackle everyday tasks. You’ll appreciate the clear explanations of each technique, and you can watch Reuven solve each exercise in the accompanying videos.
