🌱 Growing Code – Python Fundamentals Through Garden Data

Welcome to Growing Code!
Learn Python basics while exploring community garden data. Every exercise is a small “seed” that grows into strong programming skills.

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Project Overview

This project teaches Python fundamentals using real-world garden scenarios:

• Functions
• Input/Output (input(), print())
• Variables & type conversion
• Loops & recursion
• Conditionals (if / else)
• String manipulation

You’ll create small programs that simulate gardening tasks while building your programming confidence. 💪

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Exercises

#	File / Function	Description
0️⃣	ex0/ft_hello_garden.py	Print a warm welcome to the garden community. 🌼
1️⃣	ex1/ft_plot_area.py	Calculate the area of a garden plot by asking for length & width. 📏
2️⃣	ex2/ft_harvest_total.py	Add up the harvested vegetables from 3 days. 🥬
3️⃣	ex3/ft_plant_age.py	Check if a plant is ready to harvest based on its age. 🌱
4️⃣	ex4/ft_water_reminder.py	Remind the gardener to water plants if it’s been >2 days. 💧
5️⃣	ex5/ft_count_harvest_iterative.py ex5/ft_count_harvest_recursive.py	Count days until harvest using loops & recursion. 🔄
6️⃣	ex6/ft_garden_summary.py	Print a summary of a garden with name, number of plants, and status. 📊
7️⃣	ex7/ft_seed_inventory.py	Track seed inventory by type and quantity. 🌾

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🔧 Skills You’ll Build

• Writing functions like a pro
• Handling user input and printing output
• Using variables and arithmetic
• Making decisions with if / else
• Repeating actions with loops and recursion
• Working with strings: capitalize(), upper(), title()
• Organizing clean and readable code 🌟

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📂 File Structure

project/ ├── ex0/ft_hello_garden.py ├── ex1/ft_plot_area.py ├── ex2/ft_harvest_total.py ├── ex3/ft_plant_age.py ├── ex4/ft_water_reminder.py ├── ex5/ft_count_harvest_iterative.py ├── ex5/ft_count_harvest_recursive.py ├── ex6/ft_garden_summary.py ├── ex7/ft_seed_inventory.py ├── main.py # helper to test your functions

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⚡ Quick Start

1. Clone the repo
2. Run Python 3.10+
3. Test each function using the main.py helper
4. Watch your garden data come to life! 🌻

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💡 Tips

• Keep functions small & focused
• Test your code often
• Understand every line before submission
• Use recursion wisely, don’t forget base cases