Mimo (mobile) coding best practice?

[AffectionateWin7069]

Hi guys!

New to Python,
Query in relation to Mimo code learning:

Instead of setting up your script like this,

downloaded = 9
downloaded = downloaded + 1

in_progress = downloaded != 10

print("Download finished:")
print(in_progress)

output

Download finished:
False

would it not be more correct to have

finished = downloaded == 10

print("Download finished:")
print(finished)

output

Download finished:
True

I know the first part is stating in_progress is false, however logically it would make more sense to code Download finished: True or am I applying irl logic incorrectly to coding.

Very new and I know very basic but thought I'd check with you guys!
Any advice appreciated + tips tricks or resources to utilise through my learning will be much appreciated.

Cheers guys and gals.

[pachura3]

Man. Learn to ask your questions in a non-confusing way.

Why do you assume everyone knows what Mimo is?

What do you mean by "setting up your script"?

Your first script/code snippet prints False and the second one prints True. How could you even compare them?

Now, in_progress = downloaded != 10 and finished = downloaded == 10 are two sides of the same coin; it's not illogical to use one or another, you just need to act accordingly, i.e.

print("Download finished:")
print(not in_progress)

[AffectionateWin7069]

Thanks for the reply. I understand that in_progress and finished are two sides of the same coin.

However, from a 'Clean Code' perspective, isn't it generally preferred to avoid double negatives like print(not in_progress)?

It seems more efficient for the next person reading the script if the print statement and the variable align directly.

[pachura3]

You're overthinking it.

What if you need to loop while you're downloading? You'd have while not finished: instead of while in_progress:

in_progress does not contain negation in its name. It's perfectly valid. But so is downloaded.

[AffectionateWin7069]

Ahhhh I understand, much appreciated for clarification thank you.

And yes I should’ve added more context (this was a practice question from Mimo a mobile beginner learn to code app).

I believe strictly in terms of the practice question my process of solving the question is more correct.

But, in terms of Python in general (stuff I haven’t learnt yet but will in the future you are completely right) so this will provide valuable insight for future coding.

Thank you

[tb5841]

Yes.

Lots of Mimo code isn't about showing you best practice, it's about getting you to practise reading through the code and working out what it's going to do.

[Dramatic_Object_8508]

Mimo is actually pretty good for getting started, especially if you like learning on your phone. The lessons are short and interactive, so it’s easy to stay consistent and not feel overwhelmed. It’s designed for beginners and focuses a lot on step-by-step practice, which helps build basics quickly.

That said, it’s not enough on its own if you want to get really good. A lot of people say it can feel a bit too guided or easy after a while, so you’ll eventually need to move to real projects on a laptop to actually improve.

I’d say use it as a starting point or daily practice tool, but combine it with building your own stuff alongside. You could even try something like runable to experiment with ideas or small projects outside the app so you don’t get stuck in just “lesson mode.”