100 Days of Code: Recap of Days 1-7

Challenge: 100 Days of Code with Python

Introduction

Welcome to the first-week recap of my 100 Days of Code challenge with Python! Over the past seven days, I've worked on a variety of projects that have helped me enhance my Python skills and gain a deeper understanding of different concepts. Here's a detailed look at what I've accomplished so far.

Day 1: Cyber Guard Name Generator

Project: Cyber Guard Name Generator

Summary: I kicked off the challenge by creating a simple Python script that generates strong and secure-sounding names for cybersecurity firms. This project introduced me to basic Python concepts such as functions, loops, and randomization.

Key Learnings:

• Using the random module to generate random names.

• Defining and calling functions.

• Using loops to iterate through lists.

Code Example:

import random

adjectives = ["Secure", "Trusted", "Defender", "Guardian"]

nouns = ["Shield", "Protector", "Fortress", "Sentinel"]

def generate_name():

adj = random.choice(adjectives)

noun = random.choice(nouns)

return f"{adj} {noun}"

print(generate_name())

Day 2: Tip Calculator

Project: Tip Calculator

Summary: On Day 2, I built a simple tip calculator that helps users calculate the tip and total bill amount. This project reinforced my understanding of user input, type conversion, and arithmetic operations in Python.

Key Learnings:

• Handling user input with the input() function.

• Converting strings to integers and floats.

• Performing arithmetic operations.

Code Example:

print("Welcome to the best tip calculator!")

bill = float(input("What was the total bill? $"))

tip = int(input("How much tip would you like to give? 15, 20, or 25? "))

people = int(input("How many people to split the bill?"))

tip_as_percent = tip / 100

total_tip_amount = bill * tip_as_percent

total_bill = bill + total_tip_amount

bill_per_person = total_bill / people

final_amount = round(bill_per_person, 2)

print(f"Each person should pay: ${final_amount}")

Day 3: Cyber-Security-Breach Maze Game

Project: Cyber-Security-Breach Maze Game

Summary: On Day 3, I created a maze game that simulates navigating through a cybersecurity breach. This project involved using nested lists and loops, and it helped me understand how to manage complex data structures in Python.

Key Learnings:

• Working with nested lists.

• Using loops to navigate through a grid.

• Implementing game logic.

Code Example:

maze = [

["#", "#", "#", "#", "#"],

["#", " ", " ", " ", "#"],

["#", " ", "#", " ", "#"],

["#", " ", "#", " ", "#"],

["#", "#", "#", "#", "#"]

]

def display_maze():

for row in maze:

print("".join(row))

display_maze()

Day 4: Rock, Paper, Scissors Game

Project: Rock, Paper, Scissors Game

Summary: I built a Rock, Paper, Scissors game on Day 4. This classic game introduced me to conditional statements and handling user input effectively.

Key Learnings:

• Using conditional statements to control the game flow.

• Comparing user input with computer-generated choices.

• Implementing basic game logic.

Code Example:

import random

choices = ["rock", "paper", "scissors"]

user_choice = input("Choose your weapon! Type rock, paper, or scissors: ").lower()

computer_choice = random.choice(choices)

print(f"Computer chose: {computer_choice}")

if user_choice == computer_choice:

print("It's a draw.")

elif (user_choice == "rock" and computer_choice == "scissors") or \

(user_choice == "paper" and computer_choice == "rock") or \

(user_choice == "scissors" and computer_choice == "paper"):

print("You win!")

else:

print("You lose.")

Day 5: Password Generator

Project: Password Generator

Summary: On Day 5, I developed a password generator that creates strong and secure passwords. This project focused on lists, loops, and the random module to generate random characters.

Key Learnings:

• Creating lists of characters (letters, numbers, symbols).

• Using loops to select random characters.

• Combining characters to form a password.

Code Example:

import random

letters = 'abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ'

numbers = '0123456789'

symbols = '!@#$%^&*()'

def generate_password(length):

all_chars = letters + numbers + symbols

password = ''.join(random.choice(all_chars) for _ in range(length))

return password

print(generate_password(12))

Day 6: Solving Reeborg's World Game Puzzles

Project: Reeborg's World Game Puzzles

Summary: Day 6 was dedicated to solving various puzzles in Reeborg's World. This platform helps practice programming by guiding a robot through different challenges, reinforcing the importance of loops and conditional statements.

Key Learnings:

• Using loops to navigate through obstacles.

• Implementing functions to control robot actions.

• Solving puzzles using logical thinking.

Code Example:

def turn_right():

turn_left()

turn_left()

turn_left()

while not at_goal():

if right_is_clear():

turn_right()

move()

elif front_is_clear():

move()

else:

turn_left()

Day 7: Cybersecurity Hangman Game

Project: Cybersecurity Hangman Game

Summary: On Day 7, I created a Hangman game with a focus on cybersecurity terms. This project was fun and educational, helping me understand game logic and user interaction.

Key Learnings:

• Using lists to manage the game state.

• Implementing game logic with loops and conditionals.

• Enhancing the user experience with ASCII art.

Code Example:

import random

from hangman_words import word_list

from hangman_art import logo, stages

print(logo)

chosen_word = random.choice(word_list)

word_length = len(chosen_word)

display = ["_"] * word_length

end_of_game = False

lives = 6

while not end_of_game:

guess = input("Guess a letter: ").lower()

if guess in display:

print(f"You've already guessed {guess}")

else:

for position in range(word_length):

if chosen_word[position] == guess:

display[position] = guess

if guess not in chosen_word:

lives -= 1

if lives == 0:

end_of_game = True

print("You lose.")

print(" ".join(display))

if "_" not in display:

end_of_game = True

print("You win.")

print(stages[lives])

Conclusion

The first week of my 100 Days of Code challenge has been an exciting journey, filled with learning and hands-on practice. Each project has helped me build a solid foundation in Python and develop essential coding skills. I'm looking forward to the upcoming days and the new challenges they'll bring. Stay tuned for more updates!

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