OBJECTIVE

Write a Python command-line tool that validates input and fails clearly.

TIME PLAN

Prepare 20m · Build 110m · Verify 30m · Document 20m

Working boundary

Work only inside the folder created by Smartphone-Academy.py prepare cli-arguments. Use the supplied samples or systems you personally administer.

Prepare the Termux workspace

Open Termux in the Academy root and prepare this lab with the local companion. It creates safe samples, notes and evidence files under your Termux account.

Android + Termuxpython Smartphone-Academy.py prepare cli-argumentsNo root. Use the supplied files and keep the workspace under $HOME.

Practical mission

  1. Accept input and output paths with argparse
  2. Reject missing or unsafe paths before processing
  3. Return distinct exit codes for usage and data errors
  4. Test help, success and four failure conditions
EVIDENCE TO PRODUCE

A documented CLI with help text, exit codes and six test cases.

Quality gate

The deliverable states a clear scope and date for Build a Reliable CLI.
A second learner can reproduce the commands and paths.
Original samples remain unchanged and verifiable.
Limitations are recorded beside the conclusions.

Analyst reflection

Which result from “Test help, success and four failure conditions” would need more evidence before it could support an operational decision?

Complete in Termux

After checking the evidence, run python Smartphone-Academy.py complete cli-arguments. Progress is stored locally in the Termux home directory.

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