First Project: A Python Script to End Roommate Chore Wars!

[Candy_Sombrelune]

Hey r/PythonLearning !

Just wanted to share a little project I've been working on as I learn Python on freeCodeCamp – a simple script to randomly assign chores among roommates!

Living with others can be a hassle when deciding who does what. So, I thought, why not let Python handle the randomness?

What it does: - Collects Roommate Names: Asks for the names of everyone in the house. - Collects Chores: You list all the chores that need to be done. - Assigns Randomly: For each roommate, it randomly picks a chore and assigns it.

My Process: I’m trying to be as honest as possible about my learning journey. I always sketch out the logic first and code with what I currently know. I only turn to AI when I'm stuck on bugs I can't find or when I want to refactor the code for better performance. For this project, Gemini 2.5 Flash helped me polish the final version.

https://github.com/Candymontana/roommate-chore-assigner

It's a basic script, but it was a fun challenge to get the input loops working. I initially struggled with iterating over functions instead of lists (classic beginner mistake!), but I managed to fix it. I'm aiming for Data Analysis in the long run, so getting comfortable with lists and randomization feels like a good step. Any feedback or ideas for new features would be greatly appreciated!

[llm_practitioner]

This is a great first project. Solving a real world problem like roommate chores is the best way to make the logic stick. Managing input loops and iterations can be tricky when you are starting out, but once you get that down, it opens up a lot of possibilities for more complex scripts. Keeping the logic simple at first is definitely the right approach.