ekkobot

With the abundance of apps and websites designed for specific functions, I often found myself overwhelmed by the number of apps and tabs open to access everything I needed. ekkobot is my solution to this problem, providing a centralized platform where I can quickly access all the necessary data and perform key tasks for my day.

This project originated from the everyday problems I face. Initially, it was created to allow me and my friends to listen to the same music while playing games online. Over time, I expanded its capabilities to pull sports updates, keeping me informed without being distracted by news articles and social media. I've even started brainstorming ways to allow ekkobot to unlock my door, as my door electronically locks on closure.

This bot is mainly software-focused, with most milestones revolving around learning new libraries and improving functionality. That said, ekkobot has allowed me to:

• gain a familiarity with Python and its libraries, such as os and asyncio

• develop experience integrating third-party APIs and fetch real-time data

• master the creation of my Discord bots, including commands, event handling, and user interaction to enhance user experience

• work through edge cases and bug fixes to ensure functionality under varying conditions