Python Random Joke Generator
This utility generates random jokes, specifically tailored for programmers, using the pyjokes library. It allows you to filter jokes by category and language.
Modules Used:
pyjokes: To fetch one-liner jokes.- argparse: To handle command-line arguments for category and language.
Installation
pip install pyjokesThe Code
Save this as jokegen.py.
import pyjokes
import argparse
def tell_joke(category='neutral', language='en'):
try:
# Fetch a random joke
joke = pyjokes.get_joke(language=language, category=category)
print(joke)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error: {e}")
print("Ensure the language and category combination is valid.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Random Programmer Joke Generator")
parser.add_argument(
"-c", "--category",
default="neutral",
choices=['neutral', 'adult', 'all'],
help="Category of the joke (default: neutral)"
)
parser.add_argument(
"-l", "--language",
default="en",
choices=['en', 'de', 'es'],
help="Language of the joke (default: en)"
)
args = parser.parse_args()
tell_joke(args.category, args.language)Usage
# Default (Neutral, English)
python jokegen.py
# Get an 'adult' (profane) joke
python jokegen.py --category adult
# Get a joke in Spanish
python jokegen.py --language es