So I’m just learning about cybersecurity and figured I’d start with the basics of Python, and so started with the Python basics course.
I’ve now attempted the final challenge 3 times, each time getting 12/13 points.
I have checked every line of code to make sure it works correctly.
I have deleted parts one at a time to find where the fault may be.
I have asked ChatGPT to complete the tasks since I wasn’t getting any hints and they got the same answers.
I just cannot figure out where this last point is supposed to come from. Is there some other factor I’m missong on this one?
I ran through the challenge and I was able to get 13 points. The grader is a bit picky, meaning code that would run just fine still does not grade due to spacing or capitalization. Python doesn’t care but the grader does. Like you I got 10, then 11, then 12 and was stuck until I caught a rouge capitalization. Again, Python does not care, but the grader script does.
The other mistake I see often is in parsing the string “This is a Happy String”. Some folks use the wrong syntax which LOOKS correct when you run it but it is grabbing a trailing space. If you know what I mean use 15 and not 16.
Another thing I could do is give the flag on say 10 points or better and not look for a perfect 13. It’s a bit like grading A+ or F with nothing in between. This isn’t meant to be frustrating
Ahh, thanks for giving it a go, so it can be completed.
I’ve tried it again, and again got 12 points. I feel like I’ve checked all the capitalization I can, and was already using 15 on the string slice. So I’ve still got no idea where this point seems to be going.
I think if it was going to change, maybe 10/13 might be a bit low. Especially if you can’t find your mistake and know what you need to improve.
With the current system I’d say maybe 12 would be better as I think at this point, it seems whatever is causing the issue in not passing isn’t not knowing enough, but perhaps something overly stringent. 11 might also work, but I don’t know where it passes from something being overly specific to simply not applying the lessons correctly.
I just wish I knew what it thought I was doing wrong.
The grader is primitive I’m afraid. You can lay the blame on me. Python is a very forgiving language and there are many ways to solve even a basic problem. Trying to account for every possible permutation OR use regex to ignore things like spacing is a rabbit hole.
I’m open to ideas to make the challenge less frustrating.
A picky grader indeed, maybe adding a note on the challenge instructing the students to ensure the spaces, and cases in the instructions to the T will be helpful…
I too was stuck on 12/13 and figured out the grader did not like single quotation marks in my list. I changed them to double quotations and got the flag.
Confirmed my issues was spacing on list array. I would recommend this not be counted against you since the actual course recommends you use spacing. Other than this I thought it was a good course and good challenge.
