2024-05-12
How I earned £2000+ with a Python Selenium Script
[ SYSTEM LOG: 2024-05-12 ]
When I was studying at the University of Nottingham, I noticed a huge demand for US visa interview slots. The official website was always fully booked, and students were struggling to find available dates.
As a developer, I saw an opportunity to automate this.
I wrote a Python script using Selenium to log in, monitor the availability, and send an alert the second a slot opened up.
What started as a tool for myself quickly became a service for others. Within two weeks, I helped multiple students secure their slots and earned over £2000.
Key Takeaways:
1. Automation is powerful.
2. Finding real-world problems is the best way to practice coding.
3. Always respect rate limits (I learned this the hard way!).