The vending-machine from rajaaboulassouak

vending-machine's Introduction

Build a Ruby CLI for a Vending Machine

Contents of the vending machine lives in tiny_vending_machine.json.

Running the program should present a prompt.

Hello, please enter a command:
(c)ontents - Prints the contents of the vending machine.
(i)nsert money - Takes in coins and prints total money inserted.
(v)alid coin values - Prints the valid coins inputs:  Accepts coins of 1,5,10,25 Cents i.e. penny, nickel, dime, and quarter.
(p)urchase - Displays a prompt to enter the slot they'd like to purchase.

Insert Money

> i

Please insert your money > 13

Not a valid coin.

Please insert your money > 25

Total inserted: 25

> i

Please insert your money > 25

Total inserted: 50

Purchase

> p

Please enter the slot of the item you'd like to vend > g7

Not a valid slot...

> p
Please enter the slot of the item you'd like to vend > b1
Sorry. There are no items remaining.

> p
Please enter the slot of the item you'd like to vend > a1
Insufficient funds. Please (i)nsert more money.

> i
Please insert your money > 25,25,25,25
Total inserted: 100

> p
Please enter the slot of the item you'd like to vend > a1

Vending...

Enjoy your Snickers!

Extensions

Rewrite the JSON file each time something vends successfully
Provide change
- Create a preference for returning larger coins first
- Change should only be in the supported coin types
Vending machine admin:
- Reset the contents
- Make sure each slot is not over filled

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