Automating Life with Python Scripts

Introduction

• Automating tasks with Python scripts can simplify and enhance your daily life.
• These projects are not only practical but also good for demonstrating skills to potential employers.
• Building such projects enhances your GitHub portfolio.
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship by Intel and their oneAPI tools.

Project 1: Converting PDF to Audio

• Objective: Convert a PDF document into an MP3 audio file.
• Tools Required:
  • Python
  • pyttsx3: A text-to-speech conversion library.
  • PyPDF2: A Python library to work with PDF files.
• Setup:
  1. Ensure Python is installed.
  2. Set up a virtual environment in VS Code.
  3. Install necessary packages: pyttsx3 and PyPDF2.
• Coding Steps:
  1. Open the PDF file using PyPDF2.
  2. Use pyttsx3 to convert text to speech.
  3. Save the speech as an MP3 file.
• Outcome: Creates a simple yet powerful automation for converting study materials into audio format.
• Note: This script can be expanded to handle larger PDFs or specific pages.

Project 2: Cleaning Downloads Folder

• Objective: Automate the deletion of specific file types in the downloads folder.
• Tools Required:
  • Python
  • os module: To interact with the operating system.
• Setup:
  • Use the same virtual environment from Project 1.
• Coding Steps:
  1. Import os module.
  2. Specify the file path for the downloads folder.
  3. Check if the file exists and delete.
  4. Print confirmation of deletion or a message if the file does not exist.
• Customization:
  • The script can be modified to delete specific file types or all files.

Conclusion

• Both projects are beginner-friendly and show initiative when added to a developer's portfolio.
• Encouragement to build upon these projects and share on GitHub.
• Invitation for suggestions on what to automate next.

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• Resources:
  • Links provided for the code and related resources.
  • Encouragement to explore other automation possibilities using Python.