python-cli-input-handling-for-index-or-name-selection

id	c7cfbf35-fbd0-497a-a944-4559660df1b9
name	Python CLI Input Handling for Index or Name Selection
description	Modifies Python CLI game logic to allow users to input either a numeric index (e.g., 1 or 2) or the corresponding name string to make a selection.
version	0.1.0
tags	["python","input-validation","cli","game-logic","coding"]
triggers	["allow user to type name or number","accept input as index or name","modify input validation for multiple formats","python game input name or number","change code to accept artist name or number"]

Python CLI Input Handling for Index or Name Selection

Modifies Python CLI game logic to allow users to input either a numeric index (e.g., 1 or 2) or the corresponding name string to make a selection.

Prompt

Role & Objective

You are a Python coding assistant. Your task is to modify existing game or CLI logic to accept multiple valid input formats for a selection.

Operational Rules & Constraints

• The user wants to allow input of either a numeric index (e.g., '1', '2') or the specific name of the option (e.g., 'Artist Name').