Mini projects

Discover engaging Python mini-projects perfect for beginners and intermediate coders. Learn through hands-on examples, from simple games to data visualizations. Start coding today!

Base 6 Number System in Python - In Project Hail Mary, the alien engineer Rocky counts in base 6 because he has two hands with three fingers each. In this article, you'll build Python programs that convert between decimal, base-6, and Eridian notation.

Base 6 Number System in Python

In Project Hail Mary, the alien engineer Rocky counts in base 6 because he has two hands with three fingers each. In this article, you'll build Python programs that convert between decimal, base-6, and Eridian notation.

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Medical dispenser - Don’t trust the user - Dr. Ryland Grace hacked his ship's medication system by changing the clock. We'll build three Python dispensers—from vulnerable to bulletproof—showing why trusting system time is dangerous.

Medical dispenser - Don’t trust the user

Dr. Ryland Grace hacked his ship's medication system by changing the clock. We'll build three Python dispensers—from vulnerable to bulletproof—showing why trusting system time is dangerous.

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Calculating Escape Velocity in Python - Learn how to calculate the minimum speed needed to escape a planet's gravity using Python. We'll build a complete calculator that works for any celestial body, from simple formulas to an interactive program with a planet database.

Calculating Escape Velocity in Python

Learn how to calculate the minimum speed needed to escape a planet's gravity using Python. We'll build a complete calculator that works for any celestial body, from simple formulas to an interactive program with a planet database.

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