Why I make things
I usually build around a problem that bugs me
If something does not fit my needs or feels annoying to use, I usually end up trying to make my own version of it.
WeatherboySuper is where I put most of my forecasting tools, web apps, and bots.
Most of it starts as a side project because something feels annoying, limited, or just not built the way I want it.
How I approach projects
Most of this started by scratching an itch
Why I make things
I usually build around a problem that bugs me
If something does not fit my needs or feels annoying to use, I usually end up trying to make my own version of it.
These three
The main projects that have stuck around
I have built plenty of other things too, but a lot of them are older, unfinished, or not really maintained anymore.
Projects
A weather graphics tool for building severe weather outlooks and visualizing atmospheric data.
Forecast graphics / real-time data / outlook tools
An esports pick’em Discord bot with the data and app infrastructure behind it.
Discord bot / data systems / infrastructure
A travel-themed productivity app that is still in development.
Productivity / travel / in progress
Technical Toolkit
Python is what I know best. For web stuff, I mostly use JavaScript or TypeScript with React, Tailwind, and Vite.
Main language
Python
Web stack
Weather-related work
Usually centered on real-time official data, forecast products, and tools that make that information easier to use.