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I commonly build a name generator based on travesties or Markov chains. I can write a simple version of it in a few minutes in a familiar language, but it exerc
by mikelevins 4y ago
I commonly build a name generator based on travesties or Markov chains. I can write a simple version of it in a few minutes in a familiar language, but it exercises file IO, some simple data structures, string operations, and some randomization. Gives me a good first general idea of what it will be like to work with a new language.
- sam345 4y agoThat's very helpful, close to what I was envisioning. Thank you.
- mikelevins 4y agoSure. It can also be fun, if your sense of humor responds to funny names, and if you choose the right inputs.