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Python

GeoArmani Lovinaria
GeoArmani Lovinaria
1,098 Points
Posted by GeoArmani Lovinaria
GeoArmani Lovinaria
1,098 Points

Need guidance on coding a function quiz for myself in Python.

So I decided to code a function quiz to help me study in Python as well as get some coding practice in. Below is a snapshot of where a I started. Just a heads up I only start learning python a few days ago on this platform. The file name is functionflashcard.py

https://w.trhou.se/wgh5pvyo9q

Now one of my questions is how can I create a loop back to the beginning if the input is wrong, and is there a way to create a function for python to ask the next question on the quiz with out repeating the same long lines of code over and over again. Also, I'm still super beginner so the answers may be ahead in my course that I haven't reached yet. Thank you ahead of time!

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,771 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,771 Points

I applaud your enthusiasm, but you're right, all these things will be coming shortly as you progress in the lessons. Some particular concepts that will help do what you want are:

  • loops — will let you go back to the beginning, and also reduce repeated code
  • functions — to ask multiple questions without repeating lots of code
  • lists — will give you a way to store questions and answers more compactly

I see you have already used functions in check_please.py and notifications.py. You might try writing a function that asks a question and checks the answer. With that, the rest of the program would be just two function calls.

And for extra practice, as you learn each other concept, you could come back to this project an apply your new skills to refine your program.

Happy learning!