365 Days of Python: Day #63 — Crazy Cubes

The Rubik’s Cube was invented in 1974 by Ernő Rubik. And since then, it has remained a staple as both a childhood toy and a competitive tool.

Day #63 (1/16/2023)

“If you are curious, you’ll find the puzzles around you. If you are determined, you will solve them.”

— Ernő Rubik

Accomplishments

• Added a clear() function to my PotW (see below)

def clear():
    if os.name == "posix":
        os.system("clear")
    else:
        os.system("cls")

• Added a user_shake_again() function to my PotW (see below)

def user_shake_again():
    shake_again = input("\nWould you like to shake the Magic 8-Ball again? (Y/N)\n").upper()

    if shake_again == "Y":
        magic_8_ball_result()
    elif shake_again == "N":
        clear()
        exit()
    else:
        print("ERROR: INVALID RESPONSE")
        user_shake_again()

• Tested and debugged my PotW
• Uploaded my PotW to GitHub

Weekly Goals

• Write a program that simulates a Magic 8-Ball (100%)

Closing Thoughts

I learned to solve the Rubik’s Cube in the 6th grade. And for the last decade or so, I have gone through phases of forgetting and relearning the algorithms required to solve it.

I used to care about how fast that I could solve it. Nowadays, I care more about the fact that I can solve it.

Do not get me wrong. There are definitely times when I completely mess up the algorithms and have to restart the (sometimes) painstaking process.

At its core, though, solving the Rubik’s Cube is a mental exercise for me.