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A list of projects that I'm working in python. Will update read me when I've finished the projects.

Code Cool Stuff With Python

A Cool Book to Learning Python!

Let's learn how to build cool stuff with python that impress your friends and get you hired. By the time you’re done you’ll build 12 REAL PROJECTS that force you to master the fundamentals of python while having fun to boot.

• Acquire a new skill that lasts a lifetime

Here's a taste of some of the fun programs you'll build…

The code examples in this book are written for Python 3.X.

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Here's a list of all the chapters in Code Cool Stuff with Python:

• Chapter I: A Merry Overview of the Python Programming Language
• Chapter II: Crafting Small Scripts, Converters, and Practical Tools in Python
• Chapter III: How to Unlock the Power of Randomization
• Chapter IV: Crafting Catchy Computer Art With Python Turtle
• Chapter V: Building Practical Desktop apps in Python Using the Core Tkinter Library

If you're new to python then start with the first chapter which is a Merry Overview of the Python Programming Language. That will assist you with getting your environment setup and also learning the basics of python. Keep on rolling from there to complete more interesting projects.

Projects

Below is an explanation of the projects along with a link to the respective source code.

Name	Description	Source
Temperature Converter CLI	Convert temperatures into Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.	Source
Auto loan calculator	Calculates the total cost of an autoloan.	Source
Mortgage calculator	Calculate the monthly payment that one owes on a house.	Source
Spanish translator	A simple command line script that translates common Spanish phrases into English.	Source
Your Bio	Prompts the user for a series of questions about themselves and then displays the answers.	Source
A Game of Dice	A simple text based game that simulates a virtual bank account, a dice, and wagering.	Source
Random Person Generator	Randomly generates a person's name, email, phone number, and age.	Source
The California State Lottery	Simulates the various Californian lotteries such as Daily 3, Daily 4, Fantasy 5, Super Lotto Plus, Mega Millions, and Power Ball	Source
Four Little Turtles	Simulates a racing game with python turtle	Source
BMI Calculator	Computes the BMI index of an indivdual. Accepts input in pounds and kilograms.	Source
Temperature Converter GUI	Allows for the conversion of Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa with Tkinter.	Source
Secret Number Game	A fun guessing game in which the user guesses a number within the range of 1-100 until they're out of tries. The tries are randomly generated.	Source

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code-cool-stuff-with-python's Issues

Nested function

ORIGINAL
The inner() function is called within the inner function

I think this should say
The inner() function is called within the outer function

Since the code is

def outer():
    """this is outer"""
    x = 5
    print(x)
    def inner():
        """This is inner"""
        x = 10
        print(x)
    inner()

If the code is the following, then you can say "The inner() function is called within the inner function
"

def outer():
    """this is outer"""
    x = 5
    print(x)
    def inner():
        """This is inner"""
        x = 10
        print(x)
        inner()
    inner()

[Boolean Algebra] Change "or less" to "unless"

ORIGINAL
Remember, 0 maps to False, and 1 maps to True. A shortcut to remembering this is and is always False or less you have two True operands. Or, is always True or less you have two False operands.

SUGGESTION
Remember, 0 maps to False, and 1 maps to True. A shortcut to remembering this is and is always False unless you have two True operands. Or, is always True unless you have two False operands.

Ternary Statement: Move "The following prints nice" before the code instead of after the code

ORIGINAL
Ternary Statement
Is a special type of operator that evaluates something based on a condition being True or False. The best way to understand it is to take a look at a simple code snippet:
mood = True
state = 'nice' if mood else 'not so nice'
print('state = {}'.format(state))
The following prints nice because if mood evaluates to True.

NEW
Ternary Statement
Is a special type of operator that evaluates something based on a condition being True or False. The best way to understand it is to take a look at a simple code snippet:
The following prints nice because if mood evaluates to True.

mood = True
state = 'nice' if mood else 'not so nice'
print('state = {}'.format(state))

Data structures in python3.6

I think including an output of each data structure such as dictionaries and set makes it more clear to the reader.

I end up copy and paste the code to see the output