Tag: Code Breakers and Oddities
The Nerdy Sixty | (25/60) Hello from Python | Solution
Solution: Discover Python’s __hello__ Easter egg module that prints “Hello world!” upon import.
The Nerdy Sixty | (25/60) Hello from Python | Challenge
Discover Python’s __hello__ Easter egg module that prints “Hello world!” upon import.
The Nerdy Sixty | (24/60) Zen of Python | Solution
Solution: Use the Python Easter egg to print the Zen of Python by importing the this module.
The Nerdy Sixty | (24/60) Zen of Python | Challenge
Use the Python Easter egg to print the Zen of Python by importing the this module.
The Nerdy Sixty | (23/60) 0xDEADBEEF | Solution
Solution: Understand that 0xDEADBEEF in hex corresponds to the ASCII letters “DEAD BEEF” and is used as a memorable debug value.
The Nerdy Sixty | (23/60) 0xDEADBEEF | Challenge
Understand that 0xDEADBEEF in hex corresponds to the ASCII letters “DEAD BEEF” and is used as a memorable debug value.
The Nerdy Sixty | (22/60) Base64 Secret | Solution
Solution: Use a Base64 decoder (or command-line base64 -d) to decode the given string and find the plaintext message.
The Nerdy Sixty | (22/60) Base64 Secret | Challenge
Use a Base64 decoder (or command-line base64 -d) to decode the given string and find the plaintext message.
The Nerdy Sixty | (21/60) ROT13 Decoder | Solution
Solution: Apply a ROT13 cipher to reveal a hidden message.
Code Breakers & Oddities – Encryption, Easter Eggs & Errors (On Purpose)
Arc 3 of The Nerdy Sixty brings you to the wild side of code — ROT13 secrets, Base64 gibberish, and a Python import that literally lifts you off the ground.