06. Turtles Race

Turtle Race Game

This project features a simple turtle racing game implemented in Python using the Turtle graphics library.

Project Structure

1. all_in_one.py

• This file contains the complete implementation of the turtle race in a single script.
• It combines the setup, logic, and user interactions in one place, which can make it easier for quick testing and understanding the flow but can become unwieldy as complexity increases.

2. Modular Files

• The modular version consists of multiple files:
  • screen_setup.py: Handles the setup of the Turtle graphics screen.
  • turtle_setup.py: Responsible for creating turtles and setting their initial positions.
  • race.py: Contains the race logic and user betting functionality.
  • utils.py: Includes utility functions like calculate_y_positions for dynamic positioning of turtles.
  • main.py: The main entry point that ties everything together, calling functions from the other modules.

Advantages of Modular Approach

• Maintainability: Each component can be updated or debugged independently, making the code easier to maintain.
• Reusability: Common functions, like positioning turtles, can be reused across different projects or modules.
• Readability: Separating functionality into different files makes it easier to read and understand the code structure.

Choosing the Right Approach

• For small projects or quick prototypes, using a single file can simplify the process.
• As the project grows, breaking it into modular components improves organization and makes future enhancements more manageable.

Turtle Library Documentation

For more information on the Turtle library, visit the official documentation Tutle Library.

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