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Python Challenge – Speed, Distance & Time Calculator

Administrator — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:43:05 +0000

Whether you are calculating the speed of a car, estimating how far a sound wave has travelled, or working out how long it takes light to reach the Earth, the relationship between speed, distance and time is used in many…

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Recycling Bin Helper Program

Administrator — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:59:53 +0000

Recycling correctly helps reduce waste and protects the environment. Different types of waste need to be placed in different bins, but remembering which item goes in which bin can sometimes be confusing. In this Python challenge, you will create a…

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Build Your Own Pizza – Price Calculator

Administrator — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:34 +0000

Welcome to this beginner-friendly Python challenge! In this task, you will create a simple pizza ordering system that calculates the total cost based on a customer’s choices. This is a great way to practise input handling, selection (if statements), and…

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Sports Adviser Program (Python Challenge)

Administrator — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:37:03 +0000

Choosing a sport can be tricky! Some people enjoy team sports, others prefer individual sports. Some love being outdoors, while others prefer indoor activities. In this Python challenge, you will create a simple sports adviser program that asks the user…

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Mission Artemis (Python Challenge)

Administrator — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:01:17 +0000

The Artemis program is a Moon exploration program led by the NASA. Its aim is to re-establish a human presence on the Moon for the first time since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. It will consists of different missions…

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Metronome App (Python Challenge)

Administrator — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:05:32 +0000

With this Python challenge, we will create a metronome app to help musicians keep the right tempo when practising their favourite tunes. By the end of this project, we will have a program that takes user input for the BPM…

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The Skyscraper Smart Lift Algorithm

Administrator — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:25:16 +0000

Imagine you are the lead developer for a cutting-edge, luxurious hotel housed in a 101-floor skyscraper. The hotel’s main lift needs a smart algorithm to efficiently transport guests to their rooms. Each floor has seven rooms, and the numbering starts…

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Programming Languages Classification (Python Challenge)

Administrator — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:44:28 +0000

Choosing the right programming language can feel overwhelming, especially for beginners. Should you learn Python, JavaScript, Swift, or something else? The answer depends on what you want to build! That’s why we are launching a fun and practical Python challenge:…

Computer Hardware Quote Generator

Administrator — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:58:03 +0000

Have you ever wondered how computer manufacturers calculate the price of a custom PC? Or maybe you have dreamed of building your own computer but were not sure how much it would cost? In this Python challenge, you’ll step into…

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How tall is Big Ben? (Python Challenge)

Administrator — Wed, 21 May 2025 14:41:56 +0000

In this blog post we will find an easy method to estimate the height of any high building or tree by measuring the length of its shadow in the ground. We will apply this method to estimate the height of…

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