📅 2024-08-12 — Session: Data Processing and Automation Enhancements

🕒 12:40–19:30
🏷️ Labels: Data Processing, Automation, Python, Social Media, Server Management
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The primary aim of this session was to enhance data processing techniques and automate file synchronization tasks.

Key Activities

  • Data Processing with Pandas: Implemented quarterly resampling and interpolation techniques on a DataFrame using Pandas. Optimized data processing code for readability and efficiency.
  • Command Line and Server Management: Utilized Linux command line tools to manage disk usage, SSH access, and file management. Explored the use of tree and du commands.
  • Social Media Strategy: Developed Instagram content for Ciclo Todes, focusing on community engagement and inclusivity.
  • Error Handling in Python: Enhanced code robustness by implementing exception handling in data processing scripts.
  • Automation with Rsync and Cron: Automated file synchronization between local and server using rsync and cron jobs, including troubleshooting and optimizing the process.

Achievements

  • Successfully refactored data processing pipelines for better performance and clarity.
  • Developed a comprehensive strategy for automating web page updates using rsync and cron.
  • Improved server management skills through practical command line exercises.

Pending Tasks

  • Further refine the automation scripts to handle edge cases and improve logging.
  • Continue developing social media strategies for broader engagement.

Labels

Data Processing, Automation, Python, Social Media, Server Management