python coding contest

[Malte Dik]

Tim Hochberg wrote:

> Claudio Grondi wrote:
>> Peter Otten wrote:
> [SNIP]
>>>How good is "good" for
>>>
>>>import test_vectors
>>>seven_seg = test_vectors.test_vectors.get
>>>
>>>or code using the test suite in general?
>>>
>>>Peter
>>>
>> 
>> This started to remind myself about the story of the contest where the
>> shortest program beeing able to output own source was the job to code.
>> The jury had a big trouble to justify why not give the prize to the one
>> who posted an empty file ...
>> 
>> I am currently at 39 bytes following the requirements and the principle
>> given above (my module passes the test). Anyone able to beat that?
> 
> Wow! It'll be interesting to see how to do that. The obvious way gives
> 53 bytes. Hmmm, I'll have to see what can be done...
> 
> However they do say "We use a very *similar* test suite to either accept
> or reject pending submissions." (Emphasis mine) So, it's possible, even
> probable, that the file test.py either won't be available or won't be
> helpful.
> 
> -tim

Wouldn't using test_vectors.py somehow be lame?