Random name generator
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What is this problem set trying to do[edit]
Apply your understanding of computational thinking and programming to a real-world problem.
The Problem[edit]
We have a need to randomly create some realistic-looking names. We need to be able to create N number of names, where N is an integer from 0 to 50000. The names need to be first name, last name.
First names should be between 3 and 7 letters, last names should be between 5 an 15 letters. Names can be built from any real-world cultural context. No klingon names.
Realistic names are generally pronounceable. Realistic names are often common. Your solution must create random names, you may not randomly select a pre-existing name from a list of common names.
I would think about stems of words. For example, many first names might begin with "Ja" followed by something like a "n", "cob", "na", "sper" or a "ke". There are many such common stems in first names and last names.
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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