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# ibby-Guess-the-Number

A simple number guessing game package.

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## Overview

A minimalist interactive number guessing game. The game randomly selects a number between 1 and 100; your job is to guess it.

## Installation

1. Clone the repository:
   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ibby-guess-the-number.git
   cd ibby-guess-the-number
   ```

2. (Optional) Create a virtual environment and activate it:
   ```bash
   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
   ```

3. Install the package using pip:
   ```bash
   pip install .
   ```

## Usage

### Command-Line Interface (CLI)

Run the game from the terminal:

```bash
python -m ibby_guess_the_number.cli
```

### As a Python Module

You can import the game functionality in your code:

```python
from ibby_guess_the_number import guess_the_number

# Start the game
guess_the_number()
```

## Development

- **Structure**: 
  - `src/ibby_guess_the_number/`: Main package directory.
  - `src/ibby_guess_the_number/game.py`: Contains game logic and state.
  - `src/ibby_guess_the_number/cli.py`: CLI entry point.
  - `src/ibby_guess_the_number/__init__.py`: Package initialization.

- **Tests**:
  Create tests in the `tests/` directory and use your favorite test framework (e.g., pytest).

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Fork the repo and open a pull request with your enhancements or fixes.

## License

MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
