Python Programming: From Zero to Farm Tycoon
In The Farmer Was Replaced, code is your tool. This tutorial teaches you all the Python basics needed to write efficient automation scripts.
Variables & Assignment
Variables are like labels in a warehouse. You can label a container (variable name) and then store something inside (assignment). In Python, we use `=` for assignment.
# Store "Carrot" in a variable named crop
crop = "Carrot"
# Store the number 10 in a variable named count
count = 10
# You can change a variable's value anytime
count = count + 5 # Now count is 15💡 Naming Rules
- Can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores (_)
- Cannot start with a number
- Case-sensitive (crop and Crop are different)
? After executing `x = 5; x = x + 2`, what is the value of x?
Data Types
There are different types of items on the farm (hay, wood, gold), and Python has different data types too:
Integer (int) Integers, e.g., 10, -5, 0. Used for counting.
String (str) Strings, must be wrapped in quotes, e.g., 'Hello'.
Boolean (bool) Booleans, only True or False. Used for logic.
Float Floats (decimal numbers), e.g., 3.14, 0.5.
? In Python, what is the data type of '10' (with quotes)?
Conditional Statements
Conditionals let your code 'think'. If a condition is true, execute a block of code; otherwise, execute another.
water_level = 20
if water_level < 50:
print("需要浇水") # Need watering
elif water_level > 80:
print("水太多了") # Too much water
else:
print("水分刚好") # Water is just right⚠️ Note: Python uses indentation (spaces at the start of a line) to define code blocks. This is crucial!
? If `x = 10`, what will `if x > 5: print('A') else: print('B')` output?
Loops - The Soul of Automation
On the farm, you don't want to manually harvest 100 pumpkins. That's what loops are for: making the computer repeat boring tasks.
🔄 While Loop (Most Common)
As long as the condition is true, keep doing something.
# Loop until fuel tank is empty
while get_fuel() > 0:
move_forward()
harvest()🔢 For Loop
Iterate over each item in a sequence (like a list).
for i in range(10):
print("This is repetition number", i) # This is repetition number i? Which loop is best for creating an 'ever-running' farm script?
Lists
Lists are like numbered shelves that can store multiple pieces of data.
crops = ["Carrot", "Pumpkin", "Sunflower"]
# Access the first element (counting starts from 0!)
print(crops[0]) # Output: Carrot
# Add a new element
crops.append("Cactus")? If `my_list = [10, 20, 30]`, what is the value of `my_list[1]`?
🚀 Essential Knowledge Before Playing
Coding Core
- ✓ Variables: Store and modify data
- ✓ Logic: Understand how if/else changes flow
- ✓ Loops: Especially persistent operations like while True
Game Tips
- ✓ Functions: Learn to use built-in functions like harvest() and move()
- ✓ Indentation: Program will error if leading spaces are wrong
- ✓ Debugging: Understand error messages in the console
Ready to start your farm automation journey?