Okay, so I wanted to keep better track of the tennis matches my daughter plays in – you know, wins, losses, scores, the whole nine yards. I figured, “Hey, I’m learning a bit of coding, why not make this a little project?” So, I decided to dive in and build something to record these “queens tennis results.”
Getting Started
First, I needed a place to store the data. I didn’t want anything fancy, just something simple. I messed around with a few basic text files, trying to figure out the best way to organize everything. I thought about using something like Excel, but that felt like overkill for what I needed.
Building the Structure
I decided to go with a plain text file. Each line would represent a match. I played around with the format, finally settling on something like this:
- Date, Opponent, Result (Win/Loss), Score
- Example: 2024-10-26, Sarah M., Win, 6-4 7-5
It’s not pretty, but it’s functional! I figured I could always improve it later.
The Process
After each match, I open up my text file and add a new line with all the details. It’s pretty straightforward.
I manually type it in.
I felt pretty cool, doing a little bit of data entry! It’s kind of like being an old-school sports reporter.
Making it a little Fancier
I use a program to type in the data, which make the data look a little bit better.
Looking Ahead
This is super basic, I know. Eventually, I’d love to turn this into a simple program with a nice interface, maybe even a little website. But for now, this simple text file system works perfectly. It’s helping me keep track of my daughter’s tennis progress, and that’s all that matters. Plus, it’s a fun little way for me to practice my new skills. It is not about the big program, it is about the record itself.
