python coding contest
Claudio Grondi
claudio.grondi at freenet.de
Mon Dec 26 15:21:41 EST 2005
Peter Otten wrote:
> Simon Hengel wrote:
>
>
>>>Is it necessary to keep the input parameter as 'input'? Reducing that to
>>>a single character drops the length of a program by at least 8
>>>characters. Technically it changes the interface of the function, so
>>>it's a little bogus, but test.py doesn't check. (Personally I prefer
>>>that if be illegal, but if it's legal I'll have to do it).
>>
>>You may change input to something more short, like x. Everything that
>>passes the test, has a good chance to be accepted.
>
>
> How good is "good" for
>
> import test_vectors
> seven_seg = test_vectors.test_vectors.get
>
> or code using the test suite in general?
>
> Peter
>
This started to remind myself about the story of the contest where the
shortest program beeing able to output own source was the job to code.
The jury had a big trouble to justify why not give the prize to the one
who posted an empty file ...
I am currently at 39 bytes following the requirements and the principle
given above (my module passes the test). Anyone able to beat that?
Claudio
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