IT 212

Fall 2021

Craig Miller

Weekly Notes

Assignments

Assignment 2
Using Functions and Files for Automatic Web Page Production
Submit before 11:30 PM Saturday September 25

Overview

You will use Python functions to generate a customized web page.

Requirements

Complete the following Parsons problems. A correct solution will appear in green after you click on the 'Get feedback' link.

  1. Race comparison (multi-part if statement)
  2. A is for Ant Scramble (loop with list)

Starting with the function presented in class, create a Python program that queries the user and generates a formatted web page. The program should have at least the following properties:

  1. At least one new (fruitful) function that you created that generates html content. This function should take parameters that specify content (e.g. a name, place or list of chores) and then return a string of HTML-formatted content. You should be able to test this function in the console (called a unit test).
  2. A query to the user asking for content that includes a string (e.g. a name), a number and a list. The supplied content must appear on the page.
  3. A query on style properties such as color. The page must be displayed with those properties.
  4. A content element that is chosen at random.

Deliverables

Submit two attachments:

  • A txt file (e.g. README.txt) that includes the following:
    • A summary of your accomplishments (include collaboration and process notes)
    • A demo showing the user interaction
    • A unit test that shows that your fruitful function works
    • Your source code (i.e. your Python program)
  • A screen shot showing how your page appears in a browser.

The assignment is worth 10 points. In addition to meeting the requirements, full credit requires a neatly formatted txt file with well written content.

Useful HTML References

In addition to your text, here are some useful references for creating pages: