- Functionality: Provides automatic and subtle real-time notifications of the latest COVID-19 updates on a user's desktop.
- Tech Stack:
Python
,requests
,beautifulsoup4
,plyer
- Author: @shreyamalogi
- Year of Project: 2020
Greetings, everyone! I'm @shreyamalogi, and I've created the COVID-19 Enchantment Notifier. This project is your magical companion to stay updated on the ever-changing world of COVID-19. Imagine your computer becoming a magical oracle that whispers the latest COVID-19 numbers to keep you informed. It's like casting a spell to bring real-time updates to your desktop. 🌌📜
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Feel the magic – clone the repository using:
git clone https://github.com/shreyamalogi/Pandemic-Alert.git
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Make sure your computer understands the language of Python. If not, seek help from someone more experienced.
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Acquire the enchanted ingredients named requests, beautifulsoup4, and plyer. Add them with the following command:
pip install requests beautifulsoup4 plyer
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Find a quiet space on your computer where magic flows freely.
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Open the terminal, your gateway to the mystical realm.
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Cast the spell to run the enchantment script:
python script_name.py
Watch as the enchantment unfolds, and your computer whispers COVID-19 updates to you!
If you want to adjust the timing between updates, open the script and find the spell:
time.sleep(30) # Adjust the interval (in seconds) as needed
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Challenge: Ensuring Real-time Updates.
- Solution: Implemented periodic data fetching and notification triggers using Python's
requests
,beautifulsoup4
, andplyer
libraries.
- Solution: Implemented periodic data fetching and notification triggers using Python's
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Challenge: Creating Subtle Notifications.
- Solution: Crafted notifications to be unobtrusive yet informative, enhancing the user experience.
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Challenge: Adjustable Update Intervals.
- Solution: Provided users with the flexibility to customize update intervals by adjusting a simple time sleep parameter.
Feel the magic within you? Contribute to this enchanting spellbook and make it even more magical. Don't forget to star the project! ⭐🌟
This project is enchanted under the spell of the MIT License. Share the magic responsibly!
MIT License
Copyright (c) 2020 Shreya Malogi
Stay Enchanted! 🌍💙