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I Have Really Bad Hay Fever, so I Built My Own Pollen Report to Remind Me to Take My Tablets

  • A hay fever sufferer developed a Python program to monitor pollen risks and remind them to take tablets.
  • Initially, the project aimed to fetch pollen data from Google's API and send reminder emails.
  • Challenges were faced due to Google's token expiration policy, prompting the need for token refresh automation.
  • The developer devised a method to bypass Google's authentication rules using creative token parsing techniques.
  • Classes were employed to structure JSON data for HTML email generation, including color-coding based on pollen level.
  • An algorithm was crafted to sort pollen data by color, enhancing the email's professional appearance.
  • The developer successfully automated the email generation process and scheduled daily execution using cron jobs.
  • The project highlighted the satisfaction of building without AI dependency and problem-solving through creativity.
  • The outcome ensures timely tablet reminders and awareness of pollen levels during the summer.
  • The full code for the project is accessible on the developer's GitHub repository.

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