Hello, Python -- Code
Exploring the depths of a simple greeting, where algorithms and introspection meet.
Welcome
Last time, in Hello, World, I shared a CLI that greeted the world in seven languages—a simple beginning, a declaration of presence. It was my way of saying "hello" to this journey, to you, and to myself as I rebuild from rock bottom, quicksand beneath my feet.
Now, we try to understand the journey with Hello, Python, a paid post that explores the layers of complexity in a simple greeting, much like the layers of life itself.
If you’re new here, I’m Kai. This Substack is where I unravel coding, poetry, stories, learning, and freedom through words true to my being, balancing my societal and professional identity. You can expect two free posts and one paid article each week. The code for this project, like the last, will be available on GitHub for free at the end.
What’s Hello, Python?
Hello, Python takes the simple act of printing "Hello, World!" and transforms it into the complexity of choices in life, the simplest direct speech to needlessly complicating the greeting through our mind. This project is a Python script using Streamlit, a framework that lets you build interactive web apps with ease. The script benchmarks ten different algorithms to produce "Hello, World!", ranging from the simplest (just returning the string) to the absurdly complex (like using a genetic algorithm or a simulated quantum process). Each algorithm represents a step up in computational complexity, mirroring how life’s simplest moments—like a greeting—can hide intricate layers beneath.
The reason behind the code is simple, even a simple action can be made complicated based on the path we take. Sometimes, the direct path is the best, but it is not applicable for each journey. For the intricacies of life, complications are sometimes not the bug, but the feature that eases up the steps ahead. For this one, a simple greeting, can be said directly to another individual. However, at times, there is a lengthy thought process, rejection sensitivity, decorum, societal expectations, and more that come into the picture that make this simple greeting, complicated.
I hope you explore this code and play around to find your own needlessly complicated actions. Feel free to share them in the comments or through the chat.
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Why This Matters
In Hello, World, I started with a basic CLI to say "hello" in multiple languages—a nod to beginnings. But life isn’t always simple. As I rebuild, I’m learning that growth comes with complexity, with layers that challenge us to think deeper. Hello, Python embodies that. Each algorithm is a metaphor for life. From direct beginning to action, or necessary steps to take before reaching the goal, understanding the underlying requirements, reading in between the lines, knowing the context, and more. The algorithms used present a different way of reaching the same destination. The core provides multiple choices from start to end, and the algorithm itself goes through its own myriad choices before reaching, and sometimes never reaching, the destination.
This project lives in Code, but it speaks to Write and Unravel too. It’s a story of how complexity can be beautiful, how a simple "hello" can become a symphony of thought. Let’s explore it together, and maybe you’ll see your own journey reflected in the code—or in the spaces between the lines.
How It Works
The Hello, Python app is built with Streamlit, to facilitate an interactive web app. You select an algorithm using a slider (1 for the simplest, 10 for the most complex), click a button, and watch as the app runs the algorithm, benchmarks its performance, and displays the results. Here’s the flow:
Select an Algorithm: A slider lets you choose from 10 algorithms, each more complex than the last.
Run the Benchmark: The app measures time and memory usage while running the algorithm.
See the Journey: Intermediate steps are shown (for some algorithms), so you can watch the process unfold.
Get the Results: The final "Hello, World!" is displayed, along with performance metrics and theoretical complexity.
Here’s a peek at the core logic that sets up the algorithms and runs them:
ALGO_INFO = {
1: {
"func": algo_direct_return,
"name": "Direct Return",
"time": "$O(1)$", "space": "$O(1)$",
"explanation": "Simply return the hardcoded string."
},
# ... (other algorithms like Random Choice, Genetic Algorithm, etc.)
10: {
"func": algo_bogo_sort,
"name": "Bogo Sort (Permutation)",
"time": "$O(n \cdot n!)$ avg", "space": "$O(n)$",
"explanation": "Randomly shuffles the characters until they match 'Hello, World!'."
}
}
# Run the selected algorithm with benchmarking
tracemalloc.start()
start_time = time.perf_counter()
output_generator = selected_algo_func()
for output in output_generator:
print(output) # Show intermediate steps
end_time = time.perf_counter()
current_memory, peak_memory = tracemalloc.get_traced_memory()
tracemalloc.stop()
When you run it, you might see something like this for the Genetic Algorithm (level 8):
Running Algorithm 8: Genetic Algorithm
Intermediate Steps:
Gen 0: Kjllo, Wzrd! (Fitness: 5/13)
Gen 1: Hello, Wzrd! (Fitness: 9/13)
...
Gen 10: Hello, World! (Fitness: 13/13)
Final Result:
Hello, World!
Performance Metrics:
Time Taken: 0.015623 seconds
Peak Memory Used: 123.45 KiB
Theoretical Complexity:
Time: O(g · p · n)
Space: O(p · n)
The Algorithms
The app includes ten algorithms, each a unique way to say "Hello, World!":
1. Direct Return: Just returns the string. Simple, like a first breath.
2. Random Choice Loop: Picks random greetings and names until it hits the target.
3. String Concatenation: Builds the string character by character.
4. List Join: Uses a list of characters and joins them efficiently.
5. Quantum Simulation: Simulates quantum gates (very simplified) to reconstruct the string.
6. FFT Noise: Treats the string as a signal, adds noise, and transforms it back.
7. Hash Nonce: Mimics crypto mining to find a matching hash.
8. Genetic Algorithm: Evolves random strings toward the target through generations.
9. Random Guessing (Incremental): Guesses characters one by one until correct.
10. Bogo Sort (Permutation): Shuffles the characters randomly until they match—absurdly inefficient!
Each algorithm is a layer of complexity, a reflection of life’s own intricacies. The full code is on GitHub.
Try It Yourself
Ready to explore the complexity of "Hello, World!"?
There are two ways -
Interaction Based:
If you are interested in just interacting with the project with looking at how the different algorithm work and perform and just play around. Simply go to this link. The link is faciliated through streamlit community cloud that makes it easier for end-user to interact with the program without any setup/knowledge of the code.
Feedback is welcome!
Experiment Based:
If you want to understand, run, and experiment on the code. If you want to make changes, or design your own, go for this route. You’ll need Python and Streamlit installed. Here’s how to set it up on a Unix-like system (e.g., Ubuntu or macOS). Windows users can use WSL or install directly—check the Streamlit docs or comment for help with errors.
Environment Setup
First, ensure Python 3 is installed:
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip
Install Streamlit and dependencies:
pip install streamlit numpy scipy
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/iamkairoth/hello-python.git
cd hello-python
Run the App
Launch the Streamlit app:
streamlit run hello_python.py
Your browser will open to
localhost:8501, where you can select an algorithm, run the benchmark, and watch the magic unfold. Try different levels—start at 1 for simplicity, then climb to 10 for chaos!
GitHub Repository : https://github.com/iamkairoth/hello-python.git
Thank you
What’s Next?
Hello, Python is a bridge between Code and Unravel, showing how complexity in code mirrors the layers of life. I’d love to hear your thoughts: run the app and share your favorite algorithm’s output in the comments. Or, if coding isn’t your thing, write a "hello" to greet everyone or share a moment when you faced life’s complexity and grew. What does "hello" mean to you now?
In the next phase of The Chronicles of KaiRoth, we dive deeper into “Hello, World!” with a poem that weaves rock-bottom and self-discovery, revealing how a single greeting can echo life’s rebirth. We unravel the complexities of life, the struggle of society and self.
Then, join me for a lively exploration of new beginnings: a story of a solo trip that defined my “hello,” plus a movie idea to inspire your own fresh start. What journey will spark your next “hello”?
Join the Journey
This project is my way of unraveling the layers within a simple greeting—and within myself. It’s a reminder that complexity, though challenging, holds beauty. Thank you for being here, for reading, and for joining me on this path of coding, writing, and growth. Let’s keep exploring the symphony of life together.
Until next time,Kai
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