Do you have to create an entirely new dictionary for this?

thanks!

There is no problem with the python tests. You are failing a different number of tests each time because the tests are randomly generated, so the tests do not test the same inputs everytime you hit "attempt". You are testing for digits in the inputs for some reason and there is no need for that. Your return value for that block of code is also odd. You should not include "should equal alias" in your return value.

this task clearly has a python error, at least with my code, a different number of correct solutions fall out each time, 37-45 each time, and the code is the same.

(OP's language was Ruby) re-raised there as an issue

Python: missing from preloaded import FIRST_NAME, SURNAME in solution setup

unfortunately, kata ranks cannot be changed

Not explained properly. Very simple problem but just because not explained properly creates too much ambiguity. You get confused in where you have the list of generated names.

Explanation For Beginners:
You have 4 inputs:
--- 2 objects provided by default (in background) from which you get generated names: 'firstName' and 'surname'
--- 2 inputs from which you get input Alphabets: first, last

Imo this is not an 8 kyu, I'm technically a beginner and it took me a while to think the solution compared to other kata I've done.

fun kata, but the explaination was difficult to understand. I would not label this a 8 kyu.

okay,TBH I did find something, but I still want to know what you think

Actually, I think it still is, except that it implies that there are three objects given, (the first two of which are identical), so then it is wrong considering the literal specs.

• In the 'Notes' section it says the objects are already given, and it refers to the example section.
• In the 'Examples' section it shows what these objects look like and mentions that they are preloaded.

How would you explain this differently?

What specific changes would you make to improve the kata?

If you understand where are the values are it's very easy. But very poorly explained for a plain beginner.

Level for a 8 Kyu : 10/10 very fast to do
Explanation : 04/10 please give the beginner a more direct hint.