To build a robust encoding program, your code generally follows this flow:

def encode(text): """ Encodes the text by shifting every letter 5 spots forward. Non-letter characters (numbers, spaces, punctuation) remain unchanged. """ encoded_message = ""

The 83 8 code is a specific encoding technique used in the CodeHS curriculum. It's a simple, yet clever code that requires students to think creatively and apply problem-solving skills. The challenge is to crack the code and understand the underlying logic.

: Ensure you manually add every letter from A to Z and the Space .

Before coding, think about the type of encoding you want to create. Will it be a shift cipher, a substitution cipher with a key, or something more complex?

In this specific exercise: