Section 1.1: Project 1 - Web Scraper

Imagine relocating to a new city and needing to find a rental or purchase an apartment. With countless listings available, manually sorting through them can be overwhelming. A web scraper can streamline this process. By providing a URL, your scraper can gather essential data like:

• Price
• Address
• Photos
• Features (e.g., number of bedrooms, size, bathrooms)

Once your scraper is up and running, you can store the information in a local database or utilize the Google Sheets API for easy access. This data can also be analyzed using data science techniques to visualize trends, such as the costliest neighborhoods or the most spacious apartments.

Technologies:

• Programming Language of your choice
• A scraping library or custom code
• A relational database (or Google Sheets)
• Optionally, a cron job for automated data retrieval

Section 1.2: Project 2 - URL Shortener

Creating a URL shortener is another straightforward yet impactful project. Your application should allow users to input long URLs and generate shortened versions. Incorporating user authentication (registration and login) will enable registered users to save their shortened links.

This project can be divided into two main components:

• Backend
• Frontend

If you prefer backend development, you can focus solely on creating the API without needing a frontend interface.

Technologies:

• Backend Programming Language of your choice
• Frontend Language (JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Database (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQLite)

Extra Features:

• Expiration dates for shortened URLs
• Password protection for URLs
• Metrics tracking for URL access frequency

Section 1.3: Project 3 - ToDo List

To-do lists are an essential organizational tool for many people, including myself. Building a simple ToDo list application can provide valuable experience in coding, as it encompasses basic functionalities. This project can feature:

• A backend
• A frontend
• A mobile application

Technologies:

• Preferred backend language
• Frontend framework of your choice (e.g., React, Vue)
• Mobile development options (e.g., Flutter for hybrid apps, Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android)

Section 1.4: Project 4 - Weather Web Application

This project is ideal for those interested in front-end development. Many free APIs are available online, allowing you to create a web application that displays weather information. You can focus on frontend development while leveraging existing backend services.

Technologies:

• JavaScript/TypeScript
• React or Vue.js

You can enhance this application by implementing features like geolocation to automatically retrieve the user's current temperature.

Section 1.5: Project 5 - Chatbot

Chatbots are widely used for automation on platforms like Facebook and Telegram. If you have a backend service that gathers information, consider developing a chatbot to provide users with easy access to that data.

Technologies:

• A programming language you are comfortable with (Python is highly recommended)