Alright folks, lemme tell you about my Sean McComb record project. It’s been a journey, lemme tell ya.
So, it all started when I decided I wanted to keep better track of my coding hours, like a real adult, you know? I figured a simple record would do the trick. First, I grabbed a basic spreadsheet. Google Sheets, nothing fancy.
Then, I set up the columns. Date, project, time spent, and notes. Kept it simple, ’cause if it’s too complicated, I knew I wouldn’t stick with it. I added the first few entries, just to get a feel for it. Messed up a few times, had to redo some entries, but eventually, I got the hang of it.
After a week, the spreadsheet was a mess! Too many entries, hard to read. So, I decided to try something else. I looked into some time-tracking apps, like Toggl Track and Clockify. Downloaded a couple, tried ’em out. They were okay, but they felt clunky. Plus, I didn’t want to pay for a subscription.
That’s when I thought, “Why not just build my own simple app?” I started with Python and Flask, ’cause I know those pretty well. Set up a basic web app with a form to input the data – date, project name, time spent, and some notes. Then, I used SQLite for the database. Nothing crazy, just a simple table to store the records.
Next, I worked on the display. I wanted a nice, clean table showing all the records. Used some HTML and CSS, nothing fancy, just enough to make it readable. I added a feature to filter the records by date and project, which was a lifesaver.
Then came the real headache: making the app actually useful. I needed a way to easily summarize the data. I added a feature to calculate the total time spent on each project. That was a fun little coding challenge.
I spent a whole weekend debugging this thing. I can’t tell you how many times I stared at the screen, muttering to myself. But eventually, I got it working. And it felt great! Finally, I deployed it on a Raspberry Pi at home, so I could access it from anywhere on my network.
Lessons Learned:
- Simple is better. Don’t overcomplicate things.
- Building your own tools can be really satisfying.
- Debugging is a pain, but it’s part of the process.
- Don’t underestimate the power of a well-organized database.
It ain’t perfect, but it works for me. I’m still tweaking it here and there. Maybe I’ll add some fancy charts or something later. But for now, it’s doing the job. That’s my Sean McComb record. Hope it helps someone out there!
