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  1. Article Mini projects

    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…

  2. Article Python Fundamentals

    Variables and data types in Python

    …(int) Whole numbers without decimal points, perfect for counting objects: number_of_planets = 8 satellite_count = 3400 Float (float) Numbers with decimal points, essential for precise space…

  3. Article Python Fundamentals

    Python Functions for Beginners

    …function that rejects negative numbers and asks again. 2. Countdown Write countdown(start) that prints the numbers from start down to 1, followed by "Liftoff!". Then add a second parameter for that…

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    Medical dispenser - Don’t trust the user

    …stopwatch that starts when the program runs and just keeps counting up, immune to Grace's shenanigans. Important limitation: Monotonic time is only reliable within a single program session. It resets…

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    Converting Temperatures in Python

    …yellow, white, to blue. At first glance, this may seem counterintuitive, but temperatures closer to red are cooler, while those closer to blue are hotter. In everyday life, we encounter this scale…

  6. Article Python Fundamentals

    Nested Loops in Python

    …anything on Mars - it's just about observing the changing counter and performing some operation in each loop iteration. Adding a Second Loop Now let's scan an entire sector - meaning multiple rows: #…

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    Python print() Function

    …begins here! Practice Missions Create a rocket launch countdown Display a formatted table of planet temperatures Create a space mission log with timestamps