Module Code & Module Title

CS4051NT Fundamentals of Computing

Year and Semester

2025 Spring, 2nd Semester

Student Name: Roshan Katel

London Met ID: 24046028

College ID: [email protected]

Assignment Due Date: 2025-04-20

Assignment Submission Date: 2025-04-19

Submitted To: Ajayraj Bhattarai Word

Count (Where Required): 879

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Table of Contents
1. Introduc,on .........................................................................................................................................2
1.1. Technology used .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2. Aims and objec7ves .................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Introduc,on of Python .........................................................................................................................3
2.1. List in python ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2. String in python ......................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Descrip,on of code ...............................................................................................................................4

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1. Introduction
This is an assignment on developing a skin care shop management system using python. The
system is devised to make day-to-day operations of the skin care shop easier. Computerization is
essential for companies to be organized and competitive. The system is an efficient way to deal
with inventory, purchases by customers, as well as bills. The program uses relevant concepts of
Python including functions, file management, and input by the user to develop an efficient solution
for skincare shops to reduce errors and save time to better satisfy customers.

1.1. Technology used

The project will be implemented using Python and will incorporate the following technologies: the primary
programming language for the project will be Python 3.x due to its ease of use and better performance in
file operations, string handling, and data structures. File I/O (Text Files): For reading and writing product
data and invoices. Data Structures (Lists, Dictionaries): For optimal management and storage of product
data, transactions, and stock information. The DateTime Module will be used to store dates of transactions
in every case.

1.2. Aims and objectives

Automation of Transactions: Automate the sales transaction as well as the inventory to

ensure accuracy and efficiency. Promotional Offer Support: Provide support to the 'buy
three, get one free' offer and reflect it by updating the inventory. Transaction Invoices: Print
sales transaction as well as the restocking transaction invoices automatically. Updates of
Stock and Price: Update product prices as well as inventory levels accurately, including
restocking. Data Persistence: Store product data to a text file to save as well as read data.
This project shall be programmed using Python, utilizing the following technologies:
Python 3.x: The primary programming language for the project, chosen because it is easy
to use but powerful where file handling, string processing, and data structure are
concerned. File I/O (Text Files): To read/write product details, as well as invoices. Data
Structures (Lists, Dictionary): To effectively store and process product details, transactions,
and levels of inventory. Datetime Module: To store the transaction dates.

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2. Introduction of Python

Python is an easy-to-use programming language especially for beginners to code. Guido van
Rossum came up with this language, and it was made publicly available in 1991. Python is heavily
used to develop websites,
analyze data, teach computers to learn, automate tasks, and more, simply because we can
It is marked by its simplicity and ease of use. A key feature of Python is its syntax, which is
readable and concise, making coding and understanding easy for programmers. In addition,
Python is
Python supports numerous paradigms for programming, including an easy stepwise method,
object-oriented programming, and functional programming. Python is also provided with an
extremely comprehensive range of useful libraries
Tools that make it even more effective and multifaceted.

2.1. List in python

List is a box in python with elements. Elements can be number, words or other lists. List are
Elements that are placed between square brackets [ ] are separated by commas. Here is an
example:
# A list of different kinds of items
my_list = [1, 2, 3, "watermelon", "grapes", 7,9]
print(my_list )

2.2. String in python

A string can be defined within the Python programming language as a series of characters placed
within single quotation marks (' ') or
Double quotation marks (“ ”) can be thought of as a group of characters including letters,
numerals, or symbols that an individual
are available for use. Strings are commonly used to hold names, messages, or other
In the realm of string manipulation, there is a whole range of things that can be done to strings;
some of these operations involve concatenating them, getting substrings, or altering them in some
way. As an example, given two strings "Hello" and "World," one can combine them to produce
"Hello World" using the + operator:
Example:
str4 = "Hello"

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str6 = "World"
result = str4+ " " + str

3. Description of code

This Python code facilitates processing of product information stored in a file(product.txt). It does
three tasks. First, read file () reads the file and converts the product information into a 2D list.
Second, write_file(data) uses the list and writes the altered data into the file. Third,
add_product_qty(data_in_2d_list) assists in adding quantity to a product by asking for the product
name and the quantity to add and updates the file with the new quantity. The main function
provides the user with the option of choosing whether to see the list of products or add product
quantity.