Don't "hard" code - Introduction to Python: Absolute Beginner Module 2 Video 7

Concept: Don't "hard" code
Programming Style Tip: Avoid Hard-Coding
"Hard-coding" is placing data values directly into code
An example of hard-coding from above is have_hat = hat_available('green') where the argument 'green' is hard-coded

A programming best practice is to avoid hard-coding values when possible

Use variables and verse hard-coded (example: color = "green")
Often preferable to use input such as a configuration file (advanced topic) or user input.
These practices allow changing the data without disturbing the main code and makes code more reusable.

Task 2
Program: bird_available
The program should ask for user to "input a bird name to check for availability" and print a statement informing of availability

avoid hard coded values

create this program with a Boolean function bird_available()
has parameter that takes the name of a type of bird
for this exercise the variable bird_types = 'crow robin parrot eagle sandpiper hawk pigeon'
return True or False (we are making a Boolean function)
call the function using the name of a bird type from user input
print a sentence that indicates the availability of the type of bird checked
# [ ] create function bird_available

# [ ] user input

# [ ] call bird_available

# [ ] print availability status

Task 3
Fix The Error
# define function how_many
how_many():
requested = input("enter how many you want: ")
return requested

# get the number_needed
number_needed = how_many()
print(number_needed, "will be ordered")