The latest articles on DEV Community by sheema (@sheema_26). https://dev.to/sheema_26 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3912305%2F0a643e62-4513-4f46-aecc-b5b5b120fe6f.png https://dev.to/sheema_26 en sheema Thu, 07 May 2026 15:31:26 +0000 https://dev.to/sheema_26/my-first-48-hours-with-python-from-bmi-to-treasure-islands-day-2-and-3-completed-4emm https://dev.to/sheema_26/my-first-48-hours-with-python-from-bmi-to-treasure-islands-day-2-and-3-completed-4emm <ol> <li>🏴‍☠️ Treasure Island Adventure The Goal: A text-based "choose your own adventure" game. What I Learned: Complex nested if-statements and logical flow. The Highlight: I focused heavily on the User Experience by integrating custom ASCII art with a styled terminal background to make the world feel immersive.</li> </ol> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fdxfdep0jt7iwutrpmv2w.JPG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fdxfdep0jt7iwutrpmv2w.JPG" alt=" " width="621" height="444"></a></p> <p>Output:</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fpb4n9xeyvkim8o8wj1tx.JPG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fpb4n9xeyvkim8o8wj1tx.JPG" alt=" " width="701" height="405"></a></p> <ol> <li>🍕 Automated Pizza Order System The Goal: A program that calculates a bill based on size, pepperoni, and extra cheese. What I Learned: Mastering multiple if- elif conditions and handling user input formatting. The Highlight: Ensuring the logic correctly adds up multiple optional "add-ons" without breaking the final calculation.</li> </ol> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fgiaxqj94hpgke16usj68.JPG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fgiaxqj94hpgke16usj68.JPG" alt=" " width="402" height="439"></a></p> <ol> <li>⚖️ BMI 2.0 (Body Mass Index Calculator) The Goal: A health tool that interprets BMI results into categories (Underweight, Normal, Obese, etc.). What I Learned: Mathematical operations in Python and using f-strings to provide clear, personalized feedback to the user. The Highlight: Moving beyond simple math to create a tool that provides meaningful data interpretation.</li> </ol> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fqcjde7kzx6ds97f13n45.JPG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fqcjde7kzx6ds97f13n45.JPG" alt=" " width="358" height="325"></a></p> <ol> <li>🎢 Rollercoaster Ticketing App The Goal: A gate system that checks height, age for pricing, and offers photo options. What I Learned: Combining comparison operators with nested logic to handle tiered pricing. The Highlight: Managing a flow where one decision (age) affects the price, while another (photos) adds a flat fee regardless of the first choice.</li> </ol> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fuu34co1a5yt7i047lm4t.JPG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fuu34co1a5yt7i047lm4t.JPG" alt=" " width="359" height="401"></a></p> <p>"This was my 'Day 2 and 3' progress. I’m focusing on building a strong foundation in logic before moving on to bigger things. It’s been fun figuring out how to make even a simple terminal game feel a bit more alive with some custom styling. Looking forward to what I’ll be building by Day 30."</p> <h1> Python #PythonProgramming #100DaysOfCode #CodingNewbie #LearnToCode #PythonProjects #Programming #Coding #NewDeveloper #TechCommunity </h1> beginners codenewbie devjournal python sheema Tue, 05 May 2026 14:46:59 +0000 https://dev.to/sheema_26/initiating-my-python-learning-journey-day-1-complete-43fd https://dev.to/sheema_26/initiating-my-python-learning-journey-day-1-complete-43fd <p>I am pleased to share that I have officially started my challenge to master Python!</p> <p>Starting today was less about theorizing and more about immediate application. Day 1 was focused on fundamentals: taking user inputs, effective variable management, number swapping techniques, input length calculations (len()), and string concatenation.</p> <p>To consolidate this knowledge, I built my first "mini-project": A Band Name Generator.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F0qom99l5cymiqkkb7x5v.JPG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F0qom99l5cymiqkkb7x5v.JPG" alt=" " width="499" height="207"></a></p> <p>I focused on mastering these fundamentals:<br> ✅ Taking User Input (input())<br> ✅ Variable Management and Dynamic Values<br> ✅ Counting String Length (len())<br> ✅ Swapping Variable Values (a fun little puzzle!)<br> ✅ String Concatenation</p> <p>If you are a fellow beginner or a Python veteran, I’d appreciate any tips you have for the journey ahead!</p> <h1> PythonProgramming #SkillBuilding #CodingJourney #TechEducation #FirstStepsInTech #SoftwareDevelopment #PythonDev </h1> beginners codenewbie learning python