DS Digest - Episode 7
This is a birthday episode on miscellaneous things.
More …Python F-strings
Since Python 3.6, a new feature called formatted string literals or f-strings has been introduced to the string fomatting arsenal. It boasts better simplicity and readability than the reigning strategy, str.format.
The Stats behind Wordle
The puzzle game Wordle have been trending for a while and hit headlines more recently when purchased by New York Times for over 1 million USD. In Wordle, players need to identify a randomly generated 5-letter word in 6 attempts or less. Players learn hints about the letters and their placements after every attempt: green block means we have the right letter in right place; orange block means the right letter but in wrong place; black block means we get the letter wrong.
More …Review 2021
Time to put together all the pieces from last year! 2021 marked the start of the post-covid era where everyone tries to find a new way to thrive. For me, the biggest change is the introduction to several long-term commitments that could benefit my life.
More …596 Days of Gacha
Since April 2020, I have been playing Arknights, a gacha game. In the meantime, I have been keeping track of important in-game events, such as character pulls and upgrades. I believe it’s time for some nice data visualisation and some reasoning on why people shouldn’t do p2w (pay-to-win) in gacha games, or simply play them.
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