Python Practice

How to Solve Problems

1. Fork and Clone – Fork this repository and clone it to your local machine.

2. Read the Problem – Open the XX-XX-XX.md file in the problem folder to review the instructions.

3. Write Your Code – Create a XX-XX-XX.py file in the same folder and implement your solution.

4. Test Your Solution – Run the following command in the terminal:

    # On macOS/Linux
    python3 test.py XX-XX-XX  
   
    # On Windows
    python test.py XX-XX-XX  

NOTE: Replace XX-XX-XX with the problem ID (e.g., 01-02-01). This will automatically check your solution using the provided test cases.

Keeping Your Repository Updated

When new problems are added, you’ll need to pull updates from the original repository into your copy.

1. Add Upstream Remote – Run this once inside your local repository (replace if you already added it):

   git remote add upstream https://github.com/bassemfarid/python-practice.git

2. Pull the Latest Updates – Fetch the updates and merge them:

   git pull upstream main

   If Git reports conflicts, open the files it lists, fix the <<<<<<< >>>>>>> sections, then commit.

3. Commit (if needed) – If the pull created changes, finish with:

   git commit -m "Merged updates from upstream"

   This way, you’ll get the new problems and tests without losing your own work.

File Structure

python-practice/
│── test.py  # Central test script
│── README.md
│── main.py  # Code playground without tests
│── .gitignore
│── .venv/
│
├── Unit-01/  # Unit folder
│   ├── Chapter-02/  # Chapter folder
│   │   ├── 01-02-01.py  # Student creates this script
│   │   ├── 01-02-01.md  # Problem details
│   │   ├── ...
│
├── tests/
│   ├── 01-02-01/  # Problem-specific test folder
│   │   ├── test_01-02-01.py  # Unit test script (if needed)
│   │   ├── timeout.txt  # Optional timeout override (if present)
│   │   ├── sample-01.in  # Sample I/O test input
│   │   ├── sample-01.out  # Sample I/O test output
│   │   ├── 1-01.in  # Batch 1, test case 1 input
│   │   ├── 1-01.out  # Batch 1, test case 1 output
│   │   ├── 1-02.in  # Batch 1, test case 2 input
│   │   ├── 1-02.out  # Batch 1, test case 2 output
│   │   ├── 2-01.in  # Batch 2, test case 1 input
│   │   ├── 2-01.out  # Batch 2, test case 1 output
│   │   ├── ...
│   │
│   ├── 01-02-02/  # Another problem's test folder
│   │   ├── sample-01.in
│   │   ├── sample-01.out
│   │   ├── 1-01.in
│   │   ├── 1-01.out
│   │   ├── ...