Testing schedule
This is a problem set. Some of these are easy, others are far more difficult. The purpose of these problems sets are:
- to build your skill applying computational thinking to a problem
- to assess your knowledge and skills of different programming practices
What is this problem set trying to do[edit]
Our goals are to solve a real-world problem. We will need to use file operations, iteration, selection, and the python datetime library.
The Problem[edit]
Construct a python program which speaks the time and a students name 3 minutes before their appointment. The lists of times and students are included on this page as a plain text file. This is a very realistic problem set.
You will need File:Testing schedule.txt
For example, Ben might have an appointment at 9:45. At 9:42 I should hear "Ben has an appointment in 3 minutes and should now go to the testing center" from your computer speakers.
Good luck. This is very real-world type of problem.
How you will be assessed[edit]
Your solution will be graded using the following axis:
Scope
- To what extent does your code implement the features required by our specification?
- To what extent is there evidence of effort?
Correctness
- To what extent did your code meet specifications?
- To what extent did your code meet unit tests?
- To what extent is your code free of bugs?
Design
- To what extent is your code written well (i.e. clearly, efficiently, elegantly, and/or logically)?
- To what extent is your code eliminating repetition?
- To what extent is your code using functions appropriately?
Style
- To what extent is your code readable?
- To what extent is your code commented?
- To what extent are your variables well named?
- To what extent do you adhere to style guide?
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A possible solution[edit]
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