This code defines a function `update_quantity` that updates the quantity...

August 31, 2025 at 12:56 AM

def update_quantity(books): print("\nUpdate Book Quantity") book_id = input("Enter Book ID: ") book = next((b for b in books if b.book_id == book_id), None) if book: new_quantity = input_float("Enter New Quantity: ") book.quantity = new_quantity print(f"Quantity for '{book.title}' updated to {new_quantity}.") else: print("Book not found.") input("\nPress Enter to continue ...")

This code defines a function update_quantity that updates the quantity of a book in a list of book objects. Here's a breakdown of what it does:

  1. Parameter: The function accepts a list of book objects called books. It assumes that each book object contains attributes like book_id, title, and quantity.

  2. Prints the Purpose: It displays a heading "Update Book Quantity" to indicate what the function is about to do.

  3. Input Book ID:

    • The function prompts the user to enter the book_id of the book they want to update.
  4. Search for the Book:

    • It uses a generator expression to search the books list for a book whose book_id matches the user-provided value.
    • If a match is found, that book object is returned; otherwise, it returns None.
  5. Check If the Book Exists:

    • If a matching book is found, the function:

      • Calls a function input_float (assumed to exist elsewhere in the program) to get the new quantity as a float value.
      • Updates the quantity attribute of the found book with the new value.
      • Prints a message indicating that the quantity for the book (by its title) has been updated.
    • If no matching book is found, it prints "Book not found."

  6. Pause for User Input:

    • After completing the operation (successfully or not), the program waits for the user to press Enter before continuing, effectively pausing execution.

Summary:

This function is designed to:

  • Search for a specific book by its ID in a list of books.
  • Update its quantity if it's found.
  • Handle cases where no matching book exists by displaying an appropriate message.
  • Wait for user interaction to continue.
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