5 Python Projects for Absolute Beginners

5 Python Projects for Absolute Beginners

5 Python Projects for Absolute Beginners

Getting started with Python? Want to build some cool projects that will not only enhance your understanding but also make you fall in love with programming? Look no further! Here are five Python projects that are perfect for beginners.

1. BlackJack

Description:
Build a simplified version of the classic casino game, BlackJack. This game is a fantastic way to get acquainted with basic Python logic, loops, and functions.

Snippet:

def deal_card():
    cards = [11, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 10, 10]
    return random.choice(cards)

def calculate_score(cards):
    return sum(cards)

player_cards = [deal_card(), deal_card()]
computer_cards = [deal_card(), deal_card()]

player_score = calculate_score(player_cards)
computer_score = calculate_score(computer_cards)

2. Higher or Lower

Description:
Higher or Lower is a fun guessing game where you draw a card and predict whether the next card will be higher or lower in value. Great for mastering conditional statements.

Snippet:

current_card = deal_card()

while True:
    guess = input("Will the next card be higher or lower? Type 'h' for higher, 'l' for lower: ")
    next_card = deal_card()
    if (guess == 'h' and next_card > current_card) or (guess == 'l' and next_card < current_card):
        print(f"Correct! Moving on.")
        current_card = next_card
    else:
        print(f"Wrong guess! Game Over.")
        break

3. Web Scraper

Description:
Want to automate some boring stuff? How about a simple web scraper that collects information from Amazon’s toy department? Perfect for learning how to work with web data.

Snippet:

import requests
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup

url = 'https://www.amazon.com/toys/b/'
response = requests.get(url)
soup = BeautifulSoup(response.text, 'html.parser')
titles = soup.find_all('span', {'class':'a-text-normal'})

for title in titles:
    print(title.text)

4. DeckofCardsAPI REST API

Description:
Enhance your card games (like BlackJack and Higher or Lower) by integrating them with the DeckofCardsAPI. This project will introduce you to working with APIs.

Snippet:

import requests

deck = requests.get("https://deckofcardsapi.com/api/deck/new/shuffle/?deck_count=1").json()
deck_id = deck['deck_id']

draw_card = requests.get(f"https://deckofcardsapi.com/api/deck/{deck_id}/draw/?count=1").json()

print(draw_card['cards'][0]['value'])

5. Magic Bag

Description:
The Magic Bag game allows you to add, remove, and view items in a bag. It’s an excellent way to get familiar with list methods in Python.

Snippet:

magic_bag = []

def add_item(item):
    magic_bag.append(item)
def remove_item(item):
    magic_bag.remove(item)
def view_bag():
    return magic_bag

Each of these projects is designed to be beginner-friendly but challenging enough to provide a fulfilling coding experience. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and start coding these exciting Python projects today! 🐍💡

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