Assignment 2

[k2jac9]

What changes are you trying to make? (e.g. Adding or removing code, refactoring existing code, adding reports)

🔄 Changes Implemented
I am improving the TreeNode class by adding a repr method to make printed output more readable. This change ensures that when a TreeNode object is printed, it displays its value instead of a memory address.

What did you learn from the changes you have made?

📚 Key Learnings
I learned that Python defaults to printing an object's memory address when no str or repr method is defined. By overriding repr, I can make object representations clearer for debugging and logging.

Was there another approach you were thinking about making? If so, what approach(es) were you thinking of?

🔍 Alternative Approaches Considered
Yes, another approach would be implementing a str method instead of repr. However, repr is generally preferred for debugging as it provides an unambiguous representation of the object.

Were there any challenges? If so, what issue(s) did you face? How did you overcome it?

🚧 Challenges & Solution
The main challenge was identifying why the printed output was not informative. Understanding how Python handles object representation helped in resolving the issue by implementing repr.

How were these changes tested?

🧪 Testing Methodology
The changes were tested by printing TreeNode objects before and after the modification to verify that the new output displayed meaningful information.

A reference to a related issue in your repository (if applicable)

N/A

Checklist

• I can confirm that my changes are working as intended