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Internet History Timeline – Python Challenge

Administrator — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:04:29 +0000

In this challenge, you will create two Python programs that quizzes users on key milestones from the history of the internet. Our program will let the player opt between two different types of quizzes: Guess The Year Quiz: The program…

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Lossless Compression Algorithms using Python

Administrator — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:44:42 +0000

In today’s data-driven world, efficient storage and transmission of information are more critical than ever. Lossless compression techniques play a pivotal role in achieving this efficiency by reducing data size without compromising its integrity. Unlike lossy compression, which sacrifices some…

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Mnemonic Phrase Validator

Administrator — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:43:34 +0000

Welcome to the Mnemonic Phrase Validator Challenge! This Python challenge is designed to help you practise your coding skills while creating a useful tool for validating mnemonic phrases. Mnemonic Phrase? Mnemonic phrases are often used to remember specific sequences or…

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The Vigenère Cipher – Python Challenge

Administrator — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:41:44 +0000

In the world of cryptography, the Vigenère Cipher represents a significant milestone in the evolution of encryption techniques. To fully appreciate its significance, let’s take a step back and explore its roots, starting with the Caesar Cipher. The Caesar Cipher:…

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Famous Shipwrecks Explorer – Python Challenge

Administrator — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:46:37 +0000

With this challenge, we will embark on a virtual voyage across the seven seas to uncover the secrets hidden underwater. For centuries, shipwrecks have captivated the imagination of explorers and historians alike, each sunken vessel holding tales of bravery, tragedy,…

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The Pizzaiolo’s Pizza Sizing Challenge

Administrator — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:03:56 +0000

Let’s start this coding challenge with a simple question: assuming your are organising a pizza party and would like to make sure there will be enough pizza for your guests, would you rather order a single 18-inch pizza or order…

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The Allotment Crop Planner (Python Challenge)

Administrator — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:56:15 +0000

In this challenge, we will work with a JSON dataset containing detailed information about crops that can be grown in an allotment. The dataset includes, soil types, watering needs, and more. Your task is to write a Python program that…

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The Explorer’s Challenge: Naming New Species with Code

Administrator — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:36:35 +0000

After months of adventure on the mysterious island of Xylogora, young explorer Mateo has finally returned home. His backpack is stuffed with notes, sketches, and a collection of breathtaking photos of creatures never seen before. From the feathered glimmerfox to…

Scheduling Algorithms – Python Challenge

Administrator — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:32:31 +0000

One of the main purpose of the Operating System is to control the hardware and more specifically the CPU. The CPU performs all the jobs/processes requested by the different applications. A scheduler is a program of the Operating System that…

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Chinese New Year Coding Challenge

Administrator — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 13:55:46 +0000

Chinese New Year (新年) aka Spring Festival (春节), is one of the most important festivals in Chinese culture. It has been celebrated in China for thousands of years. People celebrate by decorating their interior in red using red couplets of…

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