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Simple PDF Combiner and Splitter Tool

Discipline: Automation & Scripting Level: Foundation Industry: Software & IT Function: Engineering Team: up to 3 Assessment: 5 milestones (100 marks)

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About this project

What you'll build: You will create an easy-to-use command-line tool that can combine multiple PDF files into one, or split a single PDF into several smaller files. The tool will work from the terminal, letting you quickly manage PDFs with just a few simple commands.

Why it's a good starter: This project has a clear, practical outcome and helps you learn programming basics through a real-world task. You'll see quick results, and the project is split into simple, manageable steps so you won't feel overwhelmed.

What you'll learn: You'll practice core skills like working with files, handling user input, and using popular libraries. You'll also get experience with basic automation, making your own tool that saves you time on repetitive tasks.

Milestones

1. Setup & Plan

10 marks 5d

Submit a short plan (1-2 paragraphs) outlining how you'll approach the project, plus a screenshot showing Python and PyPDF2 installed and working on your computer. Done when you can run a 'hello world' Python script.

2. Core Build: PDF Merge Function

30 marks 10d

Submit your working script that merges two or more PDFs into one, using file names provided as command-line arguments. Provide a brief note on how to run your script and a screenshot of the output file.

3. Core Build: PDF Split Function

30 marks 10d

Extend your script to split a PDF into separate files based on page numbers. Submit the updated script and show before/after screenshots of your split files.

4. Testing & Polish

15 marks 7d

Submit evidence of testing your tool with a variety of PDFs (at least 3 test cases), plus add helpful error messages for common issues (like missing files). Include a short summary of what you improved.

5. Demo & Short Report

15 marks 7d

Record a brief screen demo (under 3 minutes) showing your tool in action, and submit a 1-page report explaining what you built, what you learned, and any challenges you faced.

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Skills you'll learn

Automation & ScriptingWorking with files and directories in codeUsing external libraries (like PyPDF2 or similar)Handling command-line argumentsBasic error checking and user feedbackWriting simple scripts to automate tasks

Tools used

Python (freely available)PyPDF2 library (or similaropen-source)Command prompt or terminalText editor (VS CodeAtomor Notepad++)

Prerequisites

Basic programming (any language)Comfort with using the command line

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