Day 1: Getting the basics down

notyourcuppachai — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:02:10 +0000

Things I learnt on Day 1 of coding Python:

Using the "F string" to join text with variables used in the code
How to create functions and how to call functions
Setting up if and elif statements within the code
How to use a dictionary and call elements within the dictionary

Listening to the course I felt like it was easy and I got the basics down, however, when I tried to recreate the game (Of course it was the Rocks, Paper, Scissors game) I was lost in the nitty gritty of it all and struggled in almost every line of how to do certain things.

On my 2nd try yesterday, I did manage to get it right, being a bit slower and taking only a litttlee bit of help from the tutorial.

However, today, when I revisited the game, I was able to recreate almost 91% of the code by myself and only needed a bit of clarification at the end.

So, here is my 91% of the code I recreated again. I know it is basic, but it helps me keep track and learn.

CODE: ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

import random

def get_choices():
    player_choice = input("Enter your choice :")
    options = ["rock", "paper", "scissors"]
    computer_choice = random.choice(options)
    choices = {"player": player_choice, "computer": computer_choice}
    return choices


def check_winner(playerchoice, computerchoice):
    print(f"You chose {playerchoice} and computer chose {computerchoice}")

    if playerchoice == computerchoice:
        return "It is TIE"
    elif playerchoice == "rock":
        if computerchoice == "paper":
            return "Paper covers rock. You lose!"
        elif computerchoice == "scissors":
            return "Rock smashes scissors. You win!"
    elif playerchoice == "paper":
        if computerchoice == "rock":
            return "Paper covers rock. You win!"
        elif computerchoice == "scissors":
            return "Paper cut by scissors. You lose!"
    elif playerchoice == "scissors":
        if computerchoice == "paper":
            return "Paper cut by scissors. You win!"
        elif computerchoice == "rock":
            return "Rock smashes scissors. You lose!"


choices = get_choices()
result = check_winner(choices["player"], choices["computer"])
print(result)

Day 0: Deep Breath and START!

notyourcuppachai — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:10:29 +0000

Hello All,

I am Chai, here to learn programming and am excited to create apps and automations as I learn new things.

My Why?

Why do I want to learn programming? For many reasons, and maybe they are connected, maybe not. I will discover as I go through these goals and learn and develop.

Independence: I want to learn so that I can have a bigger freedom in choosing my work times, my career and where I want to work, my holidays, etc. And let's not gloss over the fact that tech is big money and this is one perk I definitely look forward to (once I am a seasoned coder, that is). So financially, career-wise, etc I want to be independent.
I am lazy: I feel like I have soo soo many ideas on how to make tasks easier or automated, if ONLY I knew how to code. And so, here I have come, to not have to use this excuse anymore. I want to empower myself to do what I want, without feeling helpless or useless.
Challenging: I am ready to challenge myself and see where I can go. I have always loved learning and I think I can use this opportunity not only to learn, but how to learn and rewire the way my brain thinks.

And with that, here i am today. It is Day 0.

So what is my aim for today? To get myself set up, signed up and create accounts in Github, StackOverflow, etc. I have done all of this, and somehow I feel so so overwhelmed. (if you are self-taught, how did you manage all this and not run away?)

And maybe, I might also start with a few videos already so that I can get a head start into this.

If you are like me, and starting on this journey, then come say hi. I would love to follow you on your journey as well.

Forem: notyourcuppachai

Day 1: Getting the basics down

CODE: ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

Day 0: Deep Breath and START!