So, I had this idea to make a simple “sale weather” thing. You know, just to see if it’s a good day to sell stuff outside, like at a garage sale or something. I figured it couldn’t be that hard, right?
First, I messed around with finding a weather API. There are tons of them out there, but I wanted something free and easy. I ended up grabbing one that didn’t need me to sign up for anything, which was a bonus.
Getting the Data
I started coding. I used this simple website that lets you run it, and it handles all that online sharing stuff. At first, I got all the weather data fields. I made some example variables, you know, just to play with the data.
- Temperature: I figured this was the most important. Nobody wants to stand outside in freezing cold or scorching heat.
- Rain: Obviously, rain is a no-go for selling stuff outdoors.
- Wind: Too much wind, and everything blows away. Not ideal.
Making it Simple
After playing around with the data, I decided to keep it super basic. I just focused on those three things: temperature, rain, and wind. I set up some rules, like:
- If it’s raining, it’s automatically a “no.”
- If it’s too hot (over 90 degrees) or too cold (under 50 degrees), it’s also a “no.”
- If the wind is crazy strong (over, like, 20 mph), then it’s a “no” too.
The final version
After checking and checking it, I had it. The program will show you if today is a good day for sales.
It’s not fancy, but it works! It gives you a simple “yes” or “no” based on the weather. Perfect for a quick check before you start hauling all your stuff outside.