Python Loops and Functions Project

Welcome to the Python Loops and Functions Project! In this project, you will practice working with for/while loops, if/else statements, and functions to solve challenging problems.

Instructions

Step 1: Set Up Your Environment

1. Fork the Repository:

   • Click the "Fork" button on the top right of this repository to create your own copy.

2. Clone Your Fork:

   • Clone your forked repository to your local machine:

     git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/Python102.git

3. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   • Move into the project folder:

     cd Python102

4. Set Up a Virtual Environment:

   • Create a virtual environment:

     python -m venv venv

   • Activate the virtual environment:
     • On Windows:

       venv\Scripts\activate

     • On macOS/Linux:

       source venv/bin/activate

   • Your terminal should now show the virtual environment name (e.g., (venv)).

5. Install Dependencies:

   • Install the required packages:

     pip install -r requirements.txt

6. Deactivate the Virtual Environment:

   • When you're done working, you can deactivate the virtual environment:

     deactivate

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Step 2: Complete the Tasks

1. Create a Branch:

   • Create a branch with your name (e.g., lesego):

     git checkout -b YOUR_NAME

2. Complete the Tasks:

   • Open tasks.py and implement the functions as described in the docstrings.
   • Test your implementation using the provided unit tests.

3. Run the Tests:

   • Run the tests and make sure they all pass:

     pytest test_tasks.py

   • Passing test cases will appear like this:

4. Commit and Push Your Changes:

   • Add your changes:

     git add tasks.py

   • Commit your changes:

     git commit -m "Completed tasks"

   • Push your changes to your branch:

     git push origin main

5. Submit a Pull Request:

   • Go to your forked repository on GitHub and click "New Pull Request".
   • Select your branch (YOUR_NAME) and submit the pull request to the main repository.

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Tasks Overview

Task 1: Sum of Squares

• Calculate the sum of squares of the first n natural numbers.

Task 2: Fibonacci Sequence

• Generate the first n numbers in the Fibonacci sequence.

Task 3: Prime Number Check

• Check if a number is prime.

Task 4: Largest Number in List

• Find the largest number in a list of numbers.

Task 5: Reverse a Number

• Reverse the digits of a number.

Task 6: Leap Year Check

• Check if a year is a leap year.

Task 7: Count Vowels

• Count the number of vowels in a string.

Task 8: Factorial

• Calculate the factorial of a number using a while loop.

Task 9: Grade Calculator

• Calculate the grade based on a score.

Task 10: Password Validator

• Validate a password based on specific rules.

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Running Tests

To run the tests, use the following command:

pytest test_tasks.py