'200 Days of Coding' is a project I started during quarantine, right after finishing my first ever Computer Science course online. Just recently graduated from high school, I was thinking of how I can spend my time productively. I decided to learn how to code for two reasons. First, during that time, I was still unsure if I want to take Computer Science as a major (along with another course) when I go to university next year. I wanted to see if it was really for me. Second, I wanted to learn a new skill that would benefit me in the future. IT is a young industry, and undoubtedly will become bigger in the future. I felt that it is my responsibility to learn how to code, given the fact that everything we do now is online.
To improve my coding skills, I decided to start this project which will make me code 1 program everyday for 200 days. I have also been reading a lot of self-help books about habits and learned that the best way to master a habit is to start with repetition, and not perfection. Through this process, my goal is to hone my skills by experimenting, testing out different methods on how to solve a problem by coding, and learning from my mistakes.
Day 1: Brick Breaker
CREATED MAY 26, 2020
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This is the classic 'breakout' game. This was my final project for my first ever coding course online. I had a hard time figuring out how to do it at first but actually was able to accomplish it. The feeling after accomplishing this was really amazing
Day 2: Words to Morsecode
CREATED MAY 27, 2020
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Today is day 2 of my 200 Days of Code. I've recently learned about text procession in Python and decided to do this program which translates the English alphabet into morse code. I have recently been interested in hidden messages and ways in which one can send these, hence why I coded a 'words to morse code' translator.
Day 3: Clear the Circles
CREATED MAY 28, 2020
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This code is another one that makes use of Tkinter. The 'make_canvas' function was honestly a copy-paste from my Python coding class as I am still a beginner. I just made this code so that I can experiment with the different 'mouse_pressed' commands and this one deletes whatever you press. I have also just been experimenting with shapes in general, and for this program, I made use of random sized circles.
Day 4: Heads Up
CREATED MAY 29, 2020
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I wanted to make a simple game which a lot of people could play. This game called 'Heads Up' wherein one player wouldn't be allowed to look at the screen. S/he gets a word and the other players will have to tell clues so that the player can guess the given word. This is a really fun code to do for a beginner like me!
Day 5: Addition Practice
CREATED MAY 30, 2020
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This was one of my assignments for my coding class. I had so much fun doing this as a beginner. 'AdditionPractice.py' is a program that lets users learn. This program randomly generates addition problems for the user and checks to see if the user got it right or wrong, until the s/he gets 5 correct in a row.
Day 6: Count Words
CREATED MAY 31, 2020
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In this program, the user will input characters and will be given back how many words their input has. I decided to do this because counting words for an essay is essential for a student like me. I actually didn't expect this very short code as a result. I learned that the helpful programs don't have to be long and complicated.
Day 7: Random Name Generator
CREATED JUNE 1, 2020
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This program randomly rearranges names the user inputs. My teachers would always use this to assign the order of presentations in my class. After coding a random number generator, I wanted to step it up a bit so I made this program. I recently also learned about lists and how it works in Python, which was very helpful for this program.
Day 8: Calorie Tracker
CREATED JUNE 2, 2020
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Today, I decided to do a useful program for people to make use of. I used to always track my calories when I was dieting and since I recently learned about 'Dictionaries' in Python, I decided to make a calorie tracker program. This is just a simple calorie tracker as I am still a beginner but I'm really proud of what I coded today. I am also reading a new book called 'Grit' which inspired me to sit down early to code and to finish what I started. I had a hard time figuring out how to add the total calories but did it in the end! Ultimately, from this experience, I learned that trial and error is very helpful when it comes to coding.
Day 9: Stroop Test
CREATED JUNE 3, 2020
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I did a simpler version of this 3 weeks ago, when I first learned about parameters in Python. Since I have a bit more experience with coding since the first time I did this, I made the program longer. This is a program called the 'Stroop effect'. In psychology, the Stroop effect is a demonstration of cognitive interference where a delay in the reaction time of a task occurs due to a mismatch in stimuli. This program aims to test that hypothesis. Furthermore, I've been interested in making programs that would serve a greater purpose rather than just games. This is in Psychology, one of my favorite classes in school, and I feel that this program would help other studies that would replicate the original 'Stroop effect' study.
Day 10: Eight Ball
CREATED JUNE 4, 2020
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This is a program that will simulate a magic eight ball. The program prompts the user to type a yes or no question and gives a random answer from a set of predetermined answers.
Day 11: Guess The Number
CREATED JUNE 5, 2020
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This is a simple program that tells the user to guess a randomized integer. I honestly didn't have time today to learn new concepts and make a unique program. So, I ended up making this program which I had a hard time with when I first started coding a month ago that I just gave up and didn't finish it. I was looking through my PyCharm projects, looking for inspiration, and finally decided that I will continue what I started a month ago. Ultimately, I learned that it really does take time for the concepts of coding to sink in and, eventually, I will come to a point where I would find what is hard for me now to be easy. I just have to trust the process.
Day 12: Motivate Me
CREATED JUNE 6, 2020
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For day 12, I wanted to learn more about GUIs using TKinter. I wanted to make another interactive program today that made use of buttons as I had no idea how to make one prior to today. I went on to search more about GUIs and eventually learned how to make this simple 'Motivate Me' program. About a month ago, I started reading a lot of self-help books and found that it motivates me to accomplish the goals that I have for myself daily. I've read 9 books since and each one has greatly impacted my growth. With that being said, I wanted to create a program that would motivate its users to push through today and not give up with their goals. This program has 10 quotes that would randomly be selected by the computer.