For our last assignment, we were required to make a program that asks the user what category they wish to search in and give them 3 choices. It should then sort the data based on that category and display the top 10. I used the knowledge from the Top 5 assignment to complete this code. But I struggled quite a bit because I ran into many problems such as the ‘uft-8’ encoding not working and the excel sheet not being formatted correctly. I repeatedly ran into errors due of this and I was frustrated that my code didn’t work. After much trial and error, and many google searches, I eventually researched how to get around these problems and implemented it into my code. I feel I have learnt a lot of new things after completing this assignment. I think my code is well written and robust and does a good job communicating with programmer notes, algorithm and docstrings.
I can statements
- I build the skills I need to make my ideas work, and usually succeed, even if it takes a few tries (CREATIVE THINKING)
- I can monitor my progress and adjust my actions to make sure I achieve what I want (CRITICAL THINKING)
- I can clarify problems, consider alternatives, and evaluate strategies (SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY)