A Capital One celebration of Pi Day

Pi Day celebration with pie and PYthon

No matter how you spell it (or slice it), most of us can agree - it’s the best! To celebrate Pi Day, and the fact that Capital One Tech is hiring engineers and developers, we compiled a recipe book of everyone’s favorite PIES from some of our main people centers. And to make it extra festive we asked four of our engineers to write each recipe in everyone’s favorite programming language: PYthon.

Boston Cream, Pecan, Apple Crumb, and Peanut Butter pies... easy as 3.14. Make one or make them all, just be sure to send us a piece (or at least share a picture with us)!

Boston cream pie by sr distinguished engineer, Chris Fauerbach

Pie + Capital One Boston campus = wicked good

    # Boston Cream Pie
"""
Julia Childs once said... something great about food.
    Don't know if she ever talked about Boston Cream Pie
    ... but it's my favorite. Annual birthday cake/pie from
    my wonderful wife, to whom I dedicate this recipe
"""

import logging
from enum import Enum
# import time
 
def sleep(seconds):
    print(f"Fake sleeping for {seconds} seconds.")

class Oven(): 
    ROOM = 65
    
    def __init__(self):
        self.temperature_fahrenheit = Oven.ROOM
        self.target_temperature = None
        self.cooked_items = []

    def isPreHeated(self):
        print(f"Temperature is just {self.temperature_fahrenheit}, waiting till we're at {self.target_temperature}")
        if not self.target_temperature:  
            print("Target temperature is not set.")
            return  False

        retval = self.temperature_fahrenheit >= self.target_temperature
        self.temperature_fahrenheit = self.target_temperature # hack
        return retval

    def bake(self, containers):
        while not self.isPreHeated():
            print("Not pre-heated yet!")
            # time.sleep(1)
            sleep(1)
        
        print("Cooking!")
        # time.sleep(30)
        sleep(30)
        print("Cooking is done!")
        for container in containers:
            self.cooked_items.append(container)
       
        for itm in self.cooked_items:
            itm.cooked()

class Measurements(Enum):
    CUP    = 0
    OUNCE  = 1
    TBSP    = 2
    TSP     = 3 
       
class Oils(Enum):
    CRUDE_OIL    = 0
    COOKING_OIL  = 1
    MOTOR_OIL    = 2
    LIGHT_OIL    = 3
    HEAVY_OIL    = 4
    LUBRICANT    = 5
    PETROLEUM    = 6
   
class Ingredients(Enum):
     MILK = 0
     VANILLA_PUDDING_PACKET = 1
     CREAM_WHIPPED = 2
     CHOCOLATE_BAKING_UNSWEETENED = 3
     BUTTER = 4
     SUGAR_POWDERED = 5

class Ingredient():
    def __init__(self, ingredient, quantity, measurement):
        self.ingredient = ingredient
        self.quantity = quantity
        self.measurement = measurement 
     
class CakeMix():
    def __init__(self, cooked_version):
        self.cooked_version = cooked_version
        
    def mix(self):
        return self

class BakedGood():
    def __init__(self, description):
        self.description = description
        self.baked_good = None
        self.filling = None
        self.decoration = None
    
    def __str__(self):
        fillings = ", ".join(self.filling)
        decorations = ", ".join(self.decoration)
        return f"A {self.description} containing a filling made of {fillings} and topped with a decoration of {decorations}"

class Pan():
    def __init__(self):
        self.batch = None
        self.cake = None

    def spray(self, oil):
        print(f"Basking in the glow of {oil.name}")

    def cooked(self):
        print("Cooked!")
        self.cake = BakedGood(self.batch.cooked_version)

    def fill(self, batch):
        self.batch = batch

class Plate():
    def __init__(self):
        self.baked_good = None

class Microwave():
    HIGH = 1
    LOW = 0
    OFF = None

    def __init__(self):
        self.level = None

    def nuke(self, item, seconds):
        print("Setting up the microwave...")
        print(f"Pressing start on the microwave. Hang tight for {seconds} seconds")
        # time.sleep(seconds)
        sleep(seconds)
        print("beep beep beep. Microwave done!")

def fillPans(pans, mix):
    for pan in pans:
        pan.fill(mix)
  
def assemble(plates, containers, filling):
    for container, plate in zip(containers, plates):
        plate.baked_good = container.cake
        plate.baked_good.filling = filling
        print("Assembled item.")

def decorate(baked_goods, decoration):
    for bg in baked_goods:
        bg.decoration = decoration

def mainMethod():
    """Main methods are where we start."""
    pans = [Pan(), Pan()] 
    mix = CakeMix("yellow cake").mix()

    for pan in pans:
        pan.spray(Oils.COOKING_OIL)

    fillPans(pans, mix) 

    oven = Oven()
    oven.target_temperature = 350
    oven.bake(pans)

    filling = { 'milk': Ingredient(Ingredients.MILK, 1.0, Measurements.CUP)
               ,'puddin':  Ingredient(Ingredients.VANILLA_PUDDING_PACKET, 3.4, Measurements.OUNCE)
               ,'whipped cream':  Ingredient(Ingredients.CREAM_WHIPPED, 0.5, Measurements.CUP)
    }

    plates = [Plate(), Plate()]
    assemble(plates, pans, filling)

    glaze = { 'unsweet baking chocolate': Ingredient(Ingredients.CHOCOLATE_BAKING_UNSWEETENED, 1.0, Measurements.OUNCE)
             ,'butter': Ingredient(Ingredients.BUTTER, 1.0, Measurements.TBSP)
             ,'powdered sugar': Ingredient(Ingredients.SUGAR_POWDERED, 1.0, Measurements.CUP)
             ,'milk': Ingredient(Ingredients.MILK, 1.0, Measurements.TBSP)
    }

    microwave = Microwave()
    microwave.level = Microwave.HIGH
    microwave.nuke(glaze, 60) 

    decorate([plate.baked_good for plate in plates], glaze)

    print("Refrigerate!")
    # time.sleep(3600)
    sleep(3600)
    print("Time to eat!")
    for plate in plates:
        print(f"{plate.baked_good}")
      
if __name__ == "__main__":
    mainMethod()
  

Pecan pie by software engineer, Richard Shi

Everything is bigger in Texas - including the pecan pies and our Plano campus.

    # Pecan Pie
from ingredients import Flour, Salt, Shortening, Butter, Water, Pecans, LightCornSyrup, Eggs, Sugar, VanillaExtract
from measurements import Pinch, Teaspoon, Tablespoon, Cup, Unit, Inch
from appliances import Oven
from kitchenware import LargeBowl, SmallBowl, Fork, WireRack
from bakeware import PiePan

class PecanPie:
    def __init__(self):
        self.ingredients = {
            'pie_crust': {
                'flour': Flour( Cup( 1 ) ),
                'salt': Salt( Teaspoon( 1/4 ) ),
                'shortening/butter': [
                    Shortening( Cup( 1/3 ) ),
                    Butter( Cup( 1/3 ) )
                ],
                'water': Water( Tablespoon( 3 ), 'cold' )
            },
            'filling': {
                'pecans': Pecans( Cup( 1 + 1/4 ) ),
                'light_corn_syrup': LightCornSyrup( Cup( 1 ) + Tablespoon( 1 ) ),
                'eggs': Eggs( Unit( 3 ), 'large' ),
                'sugar': Sugar( Cup( 1/2 ) + Tablespoon( 1 ) ),
                'vanilla_extract': VanillaExtract( Tablespoon( 1 + 1/2 ) ),
                'salt': Salt( Pinch() )
            }
        }
    
    def make(self):
        ingredients = self.ingredients

        # Step 1
        oven = Oven.preheat(temperature=350, unit='Fahrenheit')

        # Step 2
        pie_crust = LargeBowl.combine([ ingredients['pie_crust']['flour'],
                                        ingredients['pie_crust']['salt'] ])
        
        # Step 3
        while pie_crust.texture is not 'crumbly':
            pie_crust.cut_in( ingredients['pie_crust']['shortening/butter'] )
        
        # Step 4
        while pie_crust.texture is not 'dough':
            pie_crust.add( ingredients['pie_crust']['water'], 'slowly' )
            pie_crust.toss_with( Fork() )
        
        # Step 5
        pie_pan = PiePan( Inch( 9 ) )
        pie = pie_pan.emplace( pie_crust.roll_out(until='fits') )

        # Step 6
        pie_crust.trim_beyond_edge( Inch( 1/2 ) )
        pie_crust.crinkle_edges(with=Fork())

        # Step 7
        pie_crust.lay_evenly( ingredients['filling']['pecans'] )

        # Step 8
        filling = SmallBowl.beat([ ingredients['filling']['light_corn_syrup'],
                                   ingredients['filling']['eggs'],
                                   ingredients['filling']['sugar'],
                                   ingredients['filling']['vanilla_extract'],
                                   ingredients['filling']['salt'] ],
                                 until='well_combined')
        
        # Step 9
        filling.pour_over(pie)

        # Step 10
        oven.bake(pie,
                  temperature=350, temp_unit='Fahrenheit',
                  duration=[45, 50], duration_unit='minutes',
                  until='knife_inserted_in_center_comes_out_clean')
        
        # Step 11
        WireRack.cool(pie)

def main():
    pecan_pie = PecanPie()
    pecan_pie.make()

    # Step 11
    pecan_pie.enjoy()
  

Apple crumb pie by lead software engineer, Steven Lott

Our people center in the Big Apple is calling your name… and so is a slice of this pie. 

    # Apple Crumb Pie
"""
I look at Pie as part of my daily serving of good, wholesome, fruit. And Python is good, wholesome programming. Programming should be like dessert, a nice way to cap off understanding the problem and how it should be solved.
"""
from typing import NamedTuple, Union
from fractions import Fraction
from kitchen import Bowl, Oven, Foil, Timer, WireRack, Combination

class Ingredient(NamedTuple):
    amount: Union[int, Fraction]
    unit: str
    yummy_thing: str

class PyShell:
    def __init__(self, diameter: int, unit: str) -> None:
        self.size = diameter
        self.unit = unit
        self.filling: Combination
        self.topping: Combination

    def fill(self, bowl: Bowl) -> None:
        self.filling = bowl.content()

    def sprinkle(self, bowl: Bowl) -> None:
        self.topping = bowl.content()

class AppleCrumbPie:

    shell = PyShell(9, "inch")

    filling = [
        Ingredient(6, "cups", "thinly sliced apples"),
        Ingredient(1, "tbsp", "lemon juice"),
        Ingredient(Fraction(3, 4), "cup", "white sugar"),
        Ingredient(2, "tbsp", "all-purpose flour"),
        Ingredient(Fraction(1, 2), "tsp", "ground cinnamon"),
        Ingredient(Fraction(1, 8), "tsp", "nutmeg"),
    ]

    crumb_topping = {
        "flour": Ingredient(Fraction(1, 2), "cup", "all purpose flour"),
        "sugar": Ingredient(Fraction(1, 2), "cup", "packed brown sugar"),
        "butter": Ingredient(3, "tbsp", "butter"),
    }

    def __init__(self, oven: Oven, large_bowl: Bowl, small_bowl: Bowl) -> None:
        self.oven = oven
        self.large_bowl = large_bowl
        self.small_bowl = small_bowl
        self.foil = Foil()

    def steps(self) -> None:
        self.preheat()
        self.pie_combine()
        self.transfer()
        self.topping_combine()
        self.until_crumbly()
        self.sprinkle()
        self.bake()
        self.cool()

    def preheat(self) -> None:
        self.oven.temp = 375
        self.oven.on()

    def pie_combine(self) -> None:
        self.large_bowl.combine(*self.filling)
        while not self.large_bowl.even():
            self.large_bowl.mix()

    def transfer(self) -> None:
        self.shell.fill(self.large_bowl)

    def topping_combine(self) -> None:
        self.small_bowl.combine(
            self.crumb_topping["flour"],
            self.crumb_topping["sugar"],
        )

    def until_crumbly(self) -> None:
        self.small_bowl.cut_in(self.crumb_topping["butter"])
        while not self.small_bowl.crumbly():
            self.small_bowl.cut()

    def sprinkle(self) -> None:
        self.shell.sprinkle(self.small_bowl)
        self.foil.cover(self.shell)

    def bake(self) -> None:
        with Timer(25) as timer:
            self.oven.bake(timer, self.shell)
        self.foil.uncover()
        with Timer(25) as timer:
            self.oven.bake(timer, self.shell)
        while not (
                self.shell.topping.golden_brown() 
                and self.shell.filling.bubbly()
        ):
            with Timer(1) as timer:
                self.oven.bake(timer, self.shell)
        self.oven.off()

    def cool(self) -> None:
        self.rack = WireRack()
        self.rack.cool(self.shell)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    pie = AppleCrumbPie(Oven(), Bowl(4), Bowl(2))
    pie.steps()
  

Peanut butter by software engineer, Ariel Diamond

They say Virginia is for lovers. And peanut butter pie.

    # Peanut Butter
from time import sleep
ingredients: dict = {
    "eggs": {
        "name": "eggs",
        "status": "beaten",
        "quantity": "2",
        "measurement": "",
        "step_number": "1"
    },
    "creamy_peanut_butter": {
        "name": "creamy peanut butter",
        "status": "",
        "quantity": "1/3",
        "measurement": "cup",
        "step_number": "1"
    },
    "white_sugar": {
        "name": "white sugar",
        "status": "",
        "quantity": "1/3",
        "measurement": "cup",
        "step_number": "1"
    },
    "light_corn_syrup": {
        "name": "light corn syrup",
        "status": "",
        "quantity": "1/3",
        "measurement": "cup",
        "step_number": "1"
    },
    "dark_corn_syrup": {
        "name": "dark corn syrup",
        "status": "",
        "quantity": "1/3",
        "measurement": "cup",
        "step_number": "1"
    },
    "butter": {
        "name": "butter",
        "status": " melted",
        "quantity": "1/3",
        "measurement": "cup",
        "step_number": "1"
    },
    "vanilla_extract": {
        "name": "vanilla extract",
        "status": "",
        "quantity": "1",
        "measurement": "tsp",
        "step_number": "1"
    },
    "salted_peanuts": {
        "name": "salted peanuts",
        "status": "",
        "quantity": "1",
        "measurement": "cup",
        "step_number": "2"
    },
    "crust": {
        "name": "pie crust",
        "status": " unbaked",
        "quantity": "1",
        "measurement": "9-inch",
        "step_number": "3"
    }
}

class Oven():
    def __init__(self):
        self.temp: str = ""
        self.dial_on: bool = False
        self.timer: int = 0
        self.contains: list = []

    def set_temp(self, new_temp: str):
        print(f"Oven temp set to {new_temp}. Preheating...")
        sleep(1)
        print(f"Oven temperature has reached {new_temp}. Ready to bake!")
        sleep(1)
        self.temp = new_temp

    def turn_dial(self):
        self.dial_on = True if self.dial_on == False else False
        sleep(1)

    def put_in_oven(self, bakeable: object):
        self.contains.append(bakeable)
        sleep(1)

    def remove_from_oven(self, bakeable: object):
        bakeable.is_baked = True
        self.contains.pop(0)
        self.dial_on = False
        self.temp = ""
        sleep(1)

    def set_timer(self, baketime: int):
        self.timer = baketime

    def start_timer(self):
        while self.timer:
            timer = f"{self.timer}:00"
            print(timer, end="\r")
            sleep(1)
            self.timer -= 5

        print("DING The pie is ready!")
        sleep(1)

    def status(self):
        print(f"My oven's current status: {self.__dict__}")
        sleep(1)

class Bowl():
    def __init__(self):
        self.contents: dict = {}
        self.is_mixed: bool = False

    def mix_it(self):
        self.is_mixed = True
        print("All ingredients in bowl are now mixed together.")
        sleep(1)

    def add_ingredients(self, ingredients: dict, step: str):
        for item in ingredients:
            obj = ingredients[item]
            if obj.get('step_number') == step:
                self.contents[item] = obj
                print(
                    f"Bowl now contains {obj.get('quantity')} {obj.get('measurement')}{obj.get('status')} {obj.get('name')}.")
        sleep(1)

    def status(self):
        print(f"My bowl's current status: {self.__dict__}")
        sleep(1)

class Pie():
    def __init__(self):
        self.is_filled: bool = False
        self.is_assembled: bool = False
        self.is_baked: bool = False

    def make_crust(self, ingredients: dict):
        crust = ingredients['crust']
        print(f"{crust.get('name')} is ready to be filled!")
        sleep(1)

    def fill_crust(self, filling):
        self.is_filled = True
        self.is_assembled = True
        print("Pie has been filled with everything in the bowl!")
        sleep(1)

    def status(self):
        print(f"My pie's current status: {self.__dict__}")
        sleep(1)

class Bakery():
    def bake_pie(self, temp: str, ingredients: dict, time: str):
        my_oven = Oven()
        my_oven.status()

        my_bowl = Bowl()
        my_bowl.status()

        my_pie = Pie()
        my_pie.status()

        my_oven.set_temp(temp)
        my_oven.turn_dial()
        my_bowl.add_ingredients(ingredients, "1")
        my_bowl.mix_it()
        my_bowl.add_ingredients(ingredients, "2")
        my_bowl.mix_it()

        my_pie.make_crust(ingredients)
        my_pie.fill_crust(my_bowl.contents)
        my_pie.status()

        my_oven.put_in_oven(my_pie)
        my_oven.status()
        my_oven.set_timer(time)
        my_oven.start_timer()
        my_oven.remove_from_oven(my_pie)
        my_oven.status()
        my_pie.status()

my_bakery = Bakery()
my_pie = my_bakery.bake_pie("375", ingredients, 30)
  

Capital One engineers rave about Pi, pie, and Py

Chris Fauerbach

"We know Python is the best programming language out there, as further evidenced by its name starting with PIE. Like Python, pies are generally simple and straightforward. I can either make it from scratch, or import crust."

Read more by Chris here - How Do I Choose the Right Programming Language for My Team?Choosing the right pie recipe can be hard, choosing the right programming language doesn’t have to be.

Richard Shi

A Haiku About Py:

“Python is simple

and easy to work with too

but mind your spaces.”

Read more by Richard Shi - 3 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Tech Career. → Your fourth resolution? More pie.

Steven Lott

“I look at Pie as part of my daily serving of good, wholesome, fruit. And Python is good, wholesome programming. Programming should be like dessert, a nice way to cap off understanding the problem and how it should be solved.” 

More py by Steven Lott - A Five-Point Framework For Python Performance Management 

Ariel Diamond

“I love pie because it is easy and fun to share -- it brings people together. Python is my favorite language to work in because it also brings people together! Any problem you have, your Python friends will help you solve it. And if you're feeling lazy, you can always get some prebaked Python that you can consume right away.”

More from Ariel Diamond - AWS Glue: An ETL Solution With Huge Potential. → Potential almost as huge as your pie baking skills.

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