AIWhat Is The Podium?
The Podium aggregates sports news from across the world just for you. Get your fix in 10 seconds or less! For the sports enthusiast on the move. We get it! For some Roger Federer is the GOAT, for others it is Lewis Hamilton. Get the news that you are interested in. Prioritise your favorite sports so they come first! Or let our AI/ML enabled app do it for you!
Flip, save and share! Scroll the news with a simple flip. We gather content from a wide array of sources, so you will have access to the latest news at all times. Save articles and go through them whenever you please or share it with your sporting bud at the tap of a button.
Problems
Finding Reliable Data Sources: The First Challenge Is Finding Reliable Data Sources For Our Sports News Application. There Are Many Sources Available Online, But Not All Of Them Provide High-Quality And Accurate Data.
Handling Data In Different Formats: Sports Data Can Come In Different Formats Such As XML, JSON, CSV, And HTML.
Scraping Data From Websites: Scraping Sports Data From Websites Can Be A Challenge Due To The Varying Formats And Structures Of Different Websites. Additionally, Some Websites May Have Security Measures In Place To Prevent Scraping.
Rate Limiting And API Access: Some APIs And Data Sources May Have Limits On The Number Of Requests You Can Make In A Certain Period.
Solutions
Use Reputable Data Sources: Research And Use Reputable Sources For Your Sports Data. This Will Ensure That Your Data Is Accurate And Up-To-Date.
Use Data Conversion Tools: Use Data Conversion Tools Such As Python Libraries To Handle Different Data Formats And Convert Them To A Format That Your Application Can Use.
Use Web Scraping Tools: Use Web Scraping Tools Such As BeautifulSoup And Scrapy To Extract Data From Websites. Be Sure To Respect Websites’ Terms Of Service And Any Security Measures They Have In Place.
Monitor API Usage And Implement Rate Limiting: Monitor Your API Usage To Ensure That You Are Not Exceeding Limits. Implement Rate Limiting In Your Application To Prevent Excessive Requests And Ensure That You Are Not Blocked By APIs And Data Sources.
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The Podium's Product
Observations
Finding reliable data sources: find reputable sources that can provide the data we need. Handling data in different formats: All formats and convert them to a format that your application can use.
Rate limiting and API access: ensure that we are not exceeding these limits and that your application is handling rate limiting properly.
Empathy Map
Personal
- Sports enthusiast
Needs
- Stay up-to-date with the latest sports news and events
- Read articles and watch videos on their favorite sports and teams
- Share news and updates with friends and family
- Personalize their news feed to only receive updates on sports they are interested in
Behaviors
- Frequently checks the mobile app for the latest news and updates
- Spends time reading articles and watching videos on their favorite sports and teams
- Shares news and updates on social media and messaging apps
- Personalizes their news feed to only receive updates on sports they are interested in
Feels
- Excited to receive the latest sports news and updates
- Frustrated when they can't find information on a particular sport or team
- Happy to share news and updates with friends and family
- Disappointed when their favorite team loses or when they miss an important game or event
