Basics of Python

These assignments aim to introduce students to Python. Follow the instructions below to get started.

Installing Requirements

We recommend having a Linux or macOS development environment for convenience. We recommend using Anaconda to manage your packages.

Install Python 3 (version >= 3.7.3 recommended), along with pip.

For the other requirements, run:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Modules

Complete each module and get your code verified before moving onto the next. Useful lookups are provided in the Lookups folder. Use StackOverflow to clear any programming doubts. If you're stuck, don't hesitate to ask a TA for help.

Doing the Assignments

Download or clone this repository and fill the cells with your code, clearly following the instructions given in the Notebooks. If you do not adhere to the instructions, your code will not pass the automated verification. Also, do not change filenames or function names.

Verification

To get your assignments verified, follow these instructions:

• Create a private repository on GitHub.
  
• Add solarillion as a Collaborator in the repository settings.
  
• Go to the Webhooks section in the repository settings, and click Add webhook.
  
• Fill in the Payload URL and Secret from the message TARS sent you earlier.
  
• Also change the Content Type to application/json and finally click the Add webhook button.
  
• Upload the files containing your code for verification
  

You must follow these instructions exactly, or your assignments will not be verified. You may now do your assignments, and if you are familiar with Git, use the Command Line Interface. If you are not using Git on your Terminal and are using GitHub's GUI, please follow this process:

• Delete the module you want to update, in your GitHub repository.
  
• Upload the updated module file to GitHub with the same file name.
  
• For example, if you're updating your Module 1 code, delete Module1.ipynb on GitHub (not your local folder) and upload your latest version of Module1.ipynb to GitHub.
  

The assignments will be automatically verified by Hyouka, our code evaluator. It will notify you of any errors or unexpected problems in your code via our bot, TARS. In case further verification by a TA is required, you will be informed by TARS. Contact a TA if you have any queries.

Good luck, and have fun!