Python is a popular language to write codes in. There are no two ways to it. A large portion of the programming community has learned or is familiar with Python, with many new programmers learning the language even now. Now all these new learners have to start somewhere. After learning the syntax and the basic working of the programming system, they aren’t just going to start doing complex AI and algorithm stuff. They’re going to start off simple to test their knowledge and grow their proficiency. And you’re probably here to figure out what to start off with too. So, here are a few Python projects that people can make in the early stages of their Python programming careers.
Currency Converter
The Currency Converter is a simple program that works with basic mathematical logic and array. The program gets the input for which currency is to be converted to which and the value which is to be converted.
The program works on the concept of array. There are arrays with numerical values saved to it according to the currency they’re supposed to represent. Each array represents a certain currency value. The first array would be the one with which all the other values in the array are based off i.e., the comparison rate. The user is asked which currency unit is to be converter to which. This is done through a list provided to the user. According to the currencies selected by the user, the values of those currency is accessed in the array and using the values of those array, the value of currency is converted from one unit to the other.
This program makes use of array and user input manipulation.
Hangman
We all know the hangman game—a game where one guesses a name letter by letter with some hints provided. The hint can be a few letters from the word, or/and a tip about what the word might be separately. The players are provided with the word’s length in the form of dashes to represent the missing letters. They have to guess the letters in the word and, by the end, the word itself with a limited number of allowable errors.
The project is based on Random number generator. First, a random word from a selected set of words is generated with letters missing and a few hints given about the word. The program asks the user to enter their guess, one letter a time. Each time they make an error in their guessing, a counter is triggered that counts up to a limit, upon reaching which the game is over. And every time the user guesses a correct letter, that letter takes it corresponding place/s in the word replacing the dash(es), until the entire word is completed. So those are the two criteria for ending the game.
This project uses and familiarizes the programmer with Boolean’s concept, about the input-output features and the various data types and data modes such as char, string, and counter.
Password Generator
As the name suggests, the password generator is a program written to generate random passwords to be used by the user.
The program asks the users the desired length of the password, the number of numerical input, and upper/lower cases required. The program checks if the entered inputs adds-up first, and if there’s an error, the program makes the user re-enter the values. Using this length, the program creates an array of the same size. The array then uses a random number generator first to generate the required numbers and characters of entered criteria. It proceeds to randomize the array position of the generated values and thus creates the required password that it gives to the user.
This program makes use of Python’s random library and also the concept of sequencing.
Rock paper scissor
The basic premise of rock paper scissor game is based on three constants and the fundamental relation between them. The programmer can make it a game between the user and the AI.
The program can be made making use of the various looping algorithms. So you can test your skills by trying to make the program using different types of looping techniques. The program works by giving each of the three possible inputs a constant value. The user can choose between rock, paper, or scissor, and the AI decides one through a random number generator. Then using the loop, the winner is determined and displayed.
It is one of the python projects makes use of the various looping techniques and also the random library.
Mad Libs Generator
Mad Libs is a word based game. A series of words are taken from the player asking a series of questions. The answers, called mad libs, are noted accordingly and are used in blanks of a story where they are added to an improved story for hilarious outputs, mostly.
The program takes a series of user-inputted data that can be considered mad libs. These are then put accordingly in a string array where they are inputted in a pre-devised story or set of lines that use the words inputted to create a story.
The Mad Libs generator focuses on use of strings, variables and concatenation. It familiarizes the programmer about familiarization with input manipulation.
Text-based Adventure
The Text-based adventure game is the most basic form of an adventure game. Using concepts widely used in RPGs(Role Playing Games), the user moves through the setting of the game in Text for, and the choices made by the user and a few randomizer functions determine how the game is played out.
The game is programmed interactively, regularly taking inputs from the user to forward the game. The input may be directions or just one of the doable actions that is to be selected by the user. The game’s complexity is based on how creative the programmer can get with the basic premise of the game.
This program makes use of various libraries based on how the programmer decides to take the concept. So, it lets them explore the multiple possibilities based on needs.
So, these are some of the projects that can be made through just basic knowledge of Python programming. Of course, even these projects need some level of knowledge of the working of the system. Obviously these aren’t the only python projects that a beginner can start off with and you have more options