Streamlining Invoice Management with Python and Dropbox
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Chapter 1: The Repeated Job Scenario
In a unique situation, I find myself repeatedly hired by a plumbing client for the same task. Despite my willingness to forgo additional charges, he insists on compensating me each time. Interestingly, I don't even modify the code he uses; however, due to his team's limited technical skills, I assist him with the setup.
The code I created is in Python, designed to aid him in managing outstanding invoices. While he relies on a platform that generates a list of these invoices, he struggles to manipulate the data effectively. My solution involves downloading the invoice spreadsheet and creating a master sheet for initial use. This master sheet includes a comments column, allowing him to track interactions with late payers and note any relevant conversations.
The code compares the master sheet with the invoice sheet. If an invoice is absent from the list, it signals that the customer has settled their debt, resulting in the removal of their account from the master list—quite straightforward.
Here is the code for the plumbing job:
# Code for Plumber Job
Section 1.1: Enhancing the Solution
This evening, I aimed to provide my client with a more effective solution. He expressed a desire for several individuals to collaborate using the script, utilizing his OneDrive account as the main access point for the master file. Unfortunately, I encountered difficulties getting this to function correctly. While I could read files from a OneDrive account with the right permissions, I struggled to write to someone else's OneDrive account to overwrite an existing document.
After some contemplation, I realized that Dropbox could be the solution. It indeed proved to be the answer after I figured out how to work with the Dropbox API, which was surprisingly straightforward. Below is my code for those interested:
# Code base Part I
# Code base Part 2
# Code base Part 3
# Code base Part 4
# Code base Part 5
Does anyone have insights on how to read and write files from another person's OneDrive? I have managed the reading aspect, but I'll stick with Dropbox for this project. Any additional suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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