This code defines a function `update_quantity` that updates the quantity...
August 31, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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:
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Parameter: The function accepts a list of book objects called
books
. It assumes that each book object contains attributes likebook_id
,title
, andquantity
. -
Prints the Purpose: It displays a heading "Update Book Quantity" to indicate what the function is about to do.
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Input Book ID:
- The function prompts the user to enter the
book_id
of the book they want to update.
- The function prompts the user to enter the
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Search for the Book:
- It uses a generator expression to search the
books
list for a book whosebook_id
matches the user-provided value. - If a match is found, that book object is returned; otherwise, it returns
None
.
- It uses a generator expression to search the
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Check If the Book Exists:
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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.
- Calls a function
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If no matching book is found, it prints "Book not found."
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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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