Learning Reflection Pig Latin Translator

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:22:58 +0300

Introduction

Today, I decided to apply my Python knowledge to tackle the first project in Impractical Python Projects: building a Pig Latin translator. This challenge was a fun way to practice string manipulation, loops, and conditional logic. Below, I’ve shared my solution and compared it to the book’s solution, reflecting on the differences and lessons learned.

My Solution

Here’s the code I wrote for the Pig Latin translator:

vowels = ["a", "e", "i", "o", "u"]

while True:
    word = input(
        "Please type a word to translate to pig latin (or type 'q' to exit): \n"
    ).lower()

    if word == "q":
        print("Goodbye")
        break

    char_list = list(word)

    if char_list[0] in vowels:
        print(f"{word}yay")
    else:
        f_letter = char_list.pop(0)
        char_list.append(f_letter)
        print(f"{''.join(char_list)}ay")

How It Works:

String Manipulation on CodingTides

Learning Reflection Pig Latin Translator

Introduction

My Solution