Chapter 287

Real-World Technical Projects

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Project 1: Data Processing Pipeline

```text "Build a data processing tool for my business:

REQUIREMENTS: - Input: CSV files with [data type] - Processing: [calculations needed] - Output: Dashboard/Report - Frequency: Daily/Weekly

BUILD INCREMENTALLY: 1. File reader (handle various formats) 2. Data validator (catch errors early) 3. Processing engine (business logic) 4. Output generator (charts/tables) 5. Automation wrapper (scheduling)

Include error handling and logging throughout." ```text

Project 2: Web Scraping Tool

```text "Create a web scraper for [specific need]:

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FIRST: - Check robots.txt - Respect rate limits - Legal compliance - Data privacy

TECHNICAL APPROACH: 1. Target identification 2. Data extraction strategy 3. Error handling 4. Data storage 5. Update mechanism

Build responsibly with explanations." ```text