airsaylongcome:


So yes I think the number of comparisons should reduce. After the initial check of num1>=num2 I don't think there should have been a check for that again in the elif. I'm rusty in my programming so I don't have a ready solution for that. But I believe after the first check there was no need to check it again because we would already know if num1 was greater or not after that check

After checking num1>=num2, there is a need to compare using num2 in case num2 will be the largest in the elif. The approach is the basic logic.
If you consider the first number as largest and then compare with others, your number of comparison will always be n-1 which is small improvement

But I believe after the first check there was no need to check it again because we would already know if num1 was greater or not after that check

We would know but we wouldn't know for certain if num2 or num3 is greater.
You can open your terminal, run different variation of the code and see the results.

airsaylongcome:
num1 = float(input("Enter first number: "))
num2 = float(input("Enter second number: "))
num3 = float(input("Enter third number: "))
if (num1 >= num2) and (num1 >= num3):
.....largest = num1
elif (num2 >= num1) and (num2 >= num3):
..... largest = num2
else:
.....largest = num3
print("The largest number is", largest)

Saw this code somewhere on Nairaland and while it's mostly correct, I think it is suboptimal. To spark a conversation, how would you guys go about optimising it?

How about after getting the three numbers, then we say:
int largest = number1
If number2 > largest
largest = number2
If number3 > largest
largest = number3

In this case, I think the number of comparison is reduced.

airsaylongcome:


Good points. I'm also thinking was there any need to do the elif num2>=num1?

Based on the person code logic, I think it was needed.

Lindner:

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Saw a startup that does this advertising on Twitter and was wondering how feasible it is in terms of profit.
Op, please I will reach out to you for some clarification.

airsaylongcome:


The screens where made in Nigeria? Battery made in Nigeria? Resistors, capacitors, diodes and transistors where also made in Nigeria? I'm interested.

What is the use case? Why would I have a device with no connectivity? For security? Privacy? Or anonymity? Might as well just have a paper notebook. Or a tecno device in a Faraday bag. Still trying to get my head around the product offering as I have a lot of interest in anonymity and privacy

airsaylongcome:


Yeah. For the clerk's name, I tried to cover a scenario where someone enters a first and last name separated by space. If you use just cin in that scenario only takes the first string is registered as input.

For Qty input, I assume a string input of numeric characters which stringstream "converts" to an integer

Thanks for the explanation.

Oga don solve everything finish for you. Just complete am.

airsaylongcome

Any reason why you didn't use cin directly? Instead of using getline.

Nlanalyst:

Forget grammar my darling sister, can you blend and eat your placenta?

airsaylongcome:
Sad sad Tuesday for me. Power surge fried two laptops, one server, all mobile phone chargers, fibre Optic modem, one Inverter.

Hard luck Sir for the incident. Na phcn light destroy stuff like this?

airsaylongcome:

Someone with a broken neck or spine could be dragged like a small generator and bundled into the back seat of a car in the name of rescue

This got me laughing real hard

airsaylongcome:


Anyway me I'm off to sharpen my WP skills o. Hopefully Automaticc is still looking for TSEs in January

Baba, even you too don enter web?

Chigstar:

C++droid and Jvdroid. Just search for them on playstore

Thanks. I already search play store and came across the c++droid. Thanks

Let's eat

ahnie:

How do you guys detect food pics lifted from the net?

Right click/Long press on the image and you will see option to search with Google lens. Once a picture has been posted in the internet before, google lens will provide the links to where it was posted before.

Chigstar:
Ah, I'm also in the same shoes as you. I tried even quitting software development. But i found out you can create programs for c++, python and java on your android phone. It's what I'm making do with for now. I've built websites, apps and webscraping bots all on my phone. My latest project I'm working on is a crypto trading bot that automates my trading for me. So if i were you, while still looking for a laptop try practicing code and build real world projects so that people can see. Maybe with it you can convince them to donate you a laptop.
Oh i use Python by the way. If you need a website or webscraper, hit me up�

Please would you mind sharing the name of the mobile app you use for c++ and Java development.

Cinema4d:

Is that pancake or egg?

Na egg oo. Bought egg and few broke inside
So I had to just fry the egg on top the rice and sauce.

Dinner

airsaylongcome:
Do you have a background in Development?

I'd say you start with Android Dev. I'm a bit left of center and would say start with Java (or Kotlin). But I don't know the current trends in mobile app development

Google is moving the default language from Java to Kotlin. It is advise for pple just starting Android development to go for Kotlin. It is just that as usual, Java will have more resources/tutorials available than Kotlin but the Google codelab sample will get you covered to a level.
Some android opening do state that Kotlin is preferred though they do accept Java.

airsaylongcome:


I will never get it. The time they fritter away learning HTML can be better spent on R or Python en route a career in Data Science. Time is of essence

I remember when I started with Android development and a guy was like, I need to learn JS, me was like I am doing native Android why do I need JS. He said I will need it in anything. Stubborn me still never learn JS sha.
So I feel, some go the route of HTML/CSS cos of the less computing resources required. It is why even me con enter web as my system con dey frustrate me with Gradle building and I never get the resources to upgrade.

airsaylongcome:


I will never understand our society. We LOVE wahala too much. Maybe for bragging rights. If not why on earth will someone who wants to delve into Data Science be wasting their time learning HTML and CSS? What does a Data Scientist need all that "nonsense" for?

Perhaps the guy wan use HTML/css chop before jumping to data science.

qtguru:


join.slack.com/t/koding-school/shared_invite/zt-x7wxcatg-_iU4vvtdTJ7mNvsBlvajxg

Here is the link for anyone who wants to join, I can't manage the group anymore, so I leave it to the community, I will just post videos and help those who are interested ? All the best bro

All the best too Boss.
I guess the other Oga here can reignite the workspace.
Oga Lindner and Oga Airsay, what's your say?

Gentlerespect76:


Universities usually sell transfer admission forms each year, just like JAMB forms are sold for each session. Go to the Establishment Division (Registry, Exams and Records) of your prospective university and make enquiries. The requirements are usually institution-specific.

Thanks for the response. Would check it out tomorrow.

Greetings
Please who has ever undergone the process of transferring from one university to another university? What is the process like?
Thanks in anticipation of your response.

BRATISLAVA:


Such a community exists? This has to be one of the best threads in a while.

Yes it does.
Na make Oga qtguru con make the link available and make he coordinate with the other Boss to move it forward.

airsaylongcome:
@Lindner and other more experienced remote workers, can we create a community to provide advice to potential Nairalanders looking for advice on how to navigate the murky waters of IT Remote employment? I'm thinking of a Slack (or Mattermost) group where only invited folks can join. Using Slack/Mattermost (as opposed to having a thread here or creating a WhatsApp or Telegram group) will provide a way of restricting those who can join while allowing prospective remote workers get accustomed with Slack which is a major Collaboration/Communication software for remote work. The community can serve as a means of "giving back" while empowering prospects with info of where to source for remote work, how to go about applying and all other contributions we can give. This is an honest no-ulterior-motives suggestion

There is a slack community opened by qtguru though it has not really been active. Why not make leverage/build it up from there. Some peeps here are part of the slack. He opened it with this same goal of remote stuff but Oga don busy now dey juggle two job.

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Ajibade123:

mark wrote Facebook code alone but it wasn't huge like this
the thing is starting small and expand later

How about Quora founder Adam D'Angelo who worked for Facebook and was their CTO?

airsaylongcome:
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The thing is nothing wrong in learning c++ or any stuff but what tensa emphasize on is the fact that if you are learning anyone then make sure you already have one paying you already then you can pick any.
For instance, You are already earning and want to pick c++ to increase earning. Tensa ma dey earn before he added salesforce. So, the first goal is to get one paying first and stuff like c++ might take time before the pay begin come Kuma we know all know the first goal is to start earning asap.

Nice effort op.
It was a nice read indeed.

Goldenboy333:






If change of institution is still on I advised you to change to ATBU Abubakar Tafawa balewa university bauchi you'll be given admission ASAP computer and communication engineering

Please do you have an idea of what is the cutoff mark for ATBU?

Akposy:


You should try again and allow the yeast to bubble before using, else discard

I will. Thanks