# we type our code in Pycharm, Pycharm hands our code to Python to run it
# Python has to be brought up to run each program, making it an interpretive language
# currently, there is only a programming section...
# it may be in your interest to keep it that way
# there will be partial credit. if you can't get things working, add comments saying what you were trying to do
# give some documentation to your code even if you can get it working, it'll help if you fail a test
# guiding comments like in homeworks? -> not sure if there will be these comments, but you will
# be given a problem and general steps to follow. we'll talk about going from a written problem to code
# today and in the review session
# try to stay lined up with the comments for grading or bunch up the
# algorithm at the top. something that is correct and follows the rules is correct, if infuriating
# typically it is in your best interest to avoid infuriating the person grading your exam
# Occam's Razor: the simplest solution is typically the best. you will not be expected to:
    # write 20 lines of code
    # nest for loops
    # access and process datasets from the web
# WWAHD: what would a human do? - follow a human-ish algorithm, try to do it naturally
# example test runs? yes. there will be possible program runs provided. test your code! there will be other
# test cases, so make sure you can run multiple test cases
# commenting policy: you don't have to comment. you can. commenting might increase your partial credit
# if you can't put your problem solving into code, write it out in a comment. problem solving skills are
# more important than the minutiae of your code
# header comment with purpose will be provided
# do what you are asked. do not print anything else
# the test will not be curved. if it was, it would be curved down. median grade is B+, sometimes A-
# don't worry about code efficiency. worry about getting the problems solved in the class period.
# for the last problem, it can be done in 3 lines... don't stress yourself though average of ~6 lines
# what resources will be available?
    # **you are expected to have a web browser open to the class site and pycharm open to test programs**
    # modules
    # info sheet
    # bring up pycharm and close alllllllllll the tabs IN PYCHARM. no programs should be open
    # the only programs that should be open in pycharm are the test programs
    # the test files will be available around 2 PM - names will be uncharacteristically ambiguous
    # test programs are subject to change
    # be honest please!
    # once you're done, submit each program the same way you submit the homework
    # different submission for each program
    # check that you've uploaded every single program. have a TA put eyes on it if you're nervous
    # if you have accomodations, you will be a-okay, when we call time we'll move to a different room
         # sorry that everything is weird with room bookings!
# grading breakdown: each midterm will be about 1/3 of your grade, so do review
# what can you do with rubber ducks? keep track on your tent card, they'll come up at the end of the semester
# if you participate and earn ducks, you have a chance to have your grade rounded
# style guidelines: good, descriptive variable names and padding spaces are expected and appreciated
    # don't use lowercase L as a variable
    # w can be word, x shouldn't be word
    # i,j can be counting variables
    # follow guidelines we've done in class if you're worried about variable names
# if you want partial credit, again, good idea to follow the guidelines and make readable code
# you will have the full class block to work on the exam. if you finish early, double check that you've
# submitted all the programs and you will be free to leave, quietly (probably)
    # people will start leaving the room when they're done. don't stress it. take your time and make sure that
    # you're satisfied with all of your answers. the time it takes you does not factor into your grade at all
# we will know if you use answers that you googled. use things we talked about in class
# you have access to all of the documentation in the info sheet and modules page
# seriously please don't cheat, it is not worth it and we want to continue to have fun here
# homework solutions: we're on it, they will be posted tonight
# can you print out the info sheet? no, then you might write on it, and that's sticky so just leave it on the web
# focus on patterns from exam to exam more than specific questions
# if python is mad at you, you've messed up. python tells you how. read the error message
# can you...
    # use print()
    # use input()
    # do calculations (not from the math module, using the arithmetic operators we know + - * / // %
    # manipulate strings, lists
    # use accumulation - what kind (initalize to)? product ( = 1 )? total ( = 0 )? string ( = "" )? list ( = [] )?
        # you will be told what data type you should be building. please listen
        # ** ALWAYS define/initialize your accumulator outside of the for loop**

        # accum = 0 or 1 or "" or []
        # for loop_variable in sequence :
            # accum = accum * new -- product
            # accum = accum + new -- total
            # accum = accum + new -- string
            # accum.append( new ) -- list   **NEVER say accum = accum.append( new )**

    # use indices to access characters in strings/ elements in lists
        # sequence[ i ]
        # remember indexing starts at 0!!
    # go from element to the index:
        # strings: s.find( ch )
        # lists:   lst.index( element )
    # use for loops
# be careful this weekend! this covid thing is not a joke. please stay masked and safe, we'd like to
# finish out the semester with y'all

""" Purpose: code snippets from questions
"""
# random problem to solve: get a list of names from the user, make a list of properly capitalized names,
# print the list of capitalized names and the  first and last names alphabetically
reply = input( "Enter names: ")
names = reply.split()
proper_names = []
for name in names :
    proper_name = name.capitalize()
    proper_names.append( proper_name )

sorted_names = sorted( proper_names ) # this is a built-in function that does not modify the original list
# and hands back a new, sorted sequence. this is not testable!
print( "proper names:", proper_names )
print( "sorted names:", sorted_names )
first_name = min( proper_names )
last_name = max( proper_names )
print( "first:", first_name )
print( "last:", last_name )

# the type() function is used in debugging. if something isn't working, check that what you think is a
# list is actually a list and not a string, for example