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Day 24 of 100.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:46:22 +0000

"REST in a Shopping Cart"

An API (Application Programming Interface) allows two programs to talk to each other, like your shopping app communicating with a server to save or get data.

In a shopping app, the cart can use REST principles.
Each request (like adding an item) must be stateless — meaning the server doesn’t remember past actions.
So every time you add, view, or remove an item, the app sends all the needed info (like user ID, product ID, and quantity).

Hint:
Use standard HTTP methods —
POST (add item), GET (view cart), PUT (update quantity), DELETE (remove item).

🧩 Example:

POST /api/cart

{"user_id": "123",
"product_id": "A45",
"quantity": 2}

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Day 23 of 100.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:41:17 +0000

When writing code, mistakes (bugs) happen. Some are syntax errors (like forgetting a colon :), others are runtime errors (like dividing by zero or trying to open a file that doesn’t exist).

Instead of letting the program crash, Python allows us to handle errors gracefully using try, except, and other keywords.

I thought it was an actual "bug" at first 😄😄😅

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Day 22 of 100.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:45:17 +0000

YouTube Downloader

I faced pytube errors, runtime crashes & sound issues. Learned threading, debugging & handling imports better.

Every error = growth and i am still working on it.😪😑

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Day 21 of 100.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:47:30 +0000

Git & GitHub hmmmmm. Honestly, it feels a bit challenging, but I’m beginning to understand the basics.

🔹 Git is like a personal assistant on my computer, it tracks changes in my project and helps me go back if I make mistakes.
🔹 GitHub is like the cloud version, it stores my project online so I can share, back it up, and collaborate with others.

It’s like writing my story in chapters and uploading it to a library where others can see or contribute but it's after my life😆😆, i will talk about the challenges i am facing with github in my next post.

Still learning, still growing. Step by step. 🚀

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Day 20 of 100.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:14:11 +0000

Today I explored tkinter — Python’s GUI library. Instead of just printing in the terminal, I created a window with labels and a button that responds when clicked. Feels like my code just came alive!

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Day 19 of 100- building a mini quiz app.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:57:03 +0000

Today I learned how to borrow tools in Python using import. Instead of creating everything from scratch, Python lets me pull in ready-made functions.

import brings in the whole module.

from … import lets me pick just what I need.

import as gives me a shortcut name.

It’s like having a big toolbox, I don’t need to build the hammer, I just use it. 🧰

One day, one line, one tool at a time.

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Day 18 of 100 - Reflection.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:18:51 +0000

Life is a lot like a Python list. Each day adds a new item, some are sweet, some are challenging, but all are part of the journey. By going through them one by one, I learn, grow, and keep moving forward. Just like iterating over a list, I’m taking things step by step.

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Day 17 of 100.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:58:17 +0000

Today I paused to reflect on my journey. One thing I’ve noticed is how Python is slowly sharpening my maths skills. From basic operators to loops, I’m beginning to see how numbers connect and how coding makes maths practical and fun.

💡 Tips I’m learning along the way:

Don’t rush, take one concept at a time.

Practice a little every day (consistency wins).

Relating code to real-life examples makes it easier.

Python isn’t just teaching me coding, it’s teaching me patience, problem-solving, and even a new way to understand maths.

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Day 16 of 100.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:17:49 +0000

✨ Python Documentary Reflection ✨

As a media enthusiast, I’ve always loved documentaries and real-life stories. Watching Python’s history unfold through a documentary was powerful!

From Guido van Rossum’s vision in the ’80s to hearing 18+ software engineers share how Python shaped their lives, it felt like storytelling at its best, only this time in tech.

It reminded me that coding isn’t just about syntax; it’s about people, creativity, and impact. One story at a time. One line of code at a time.

👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
https://youtu.be/GfH4QL4VqJ0?si=S6ErD6iHuXWSQHqV

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Day 15 of 100.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:07:56 +0000

Today I learned about Python keywords, the special reserved words that Python already uses.
They act like the building blocks of the language, guiding how codes are written and understood.

Step by step, the grammar of Python is making more sense. 💪🏾

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Day 14 of 100.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:01:41 +0000

✨ Day 14 of 100 ✨

Today I built a mini story app using functions. 📖
I realized how functions make my code cleaner and more organized. Instead of writing everything in one place, I can break my program into small pieces that work together.

It feels like directing a movie 🎬.
Each function plays its role in the story.

One step, one line, one story at a time.

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Day 13 of 100.

TANYA LYOP ACHAYI — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:14:37 +0000

Today I learned about functions in Python.
Functions are like mini-machines: you give them input, they do some work, and return output.

They help make code cleaner, reusable, and easier to understand. ✌🏾✌🏾