Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this thing called “Richmond Beverage Solutions”. Sounds kinda fancy, right? But it’s basically just figuring out how to get drinks to people. I wanted to see if I could make something that, I dunno, helped a small business, like a local brewery or something, track their stuff.
First, I spent like, a whole afternoon just thinking about what I even wanted to do. Did I want an app? A website? A spreadsheet that sings? (Okay, maybe not that last one). I ended up deciding on a simple web page because, well, it seemed easiest.
Starting Simple (and Staying That Way)
I grabbed a notepad and started scribbling down what information I thought was important. Stuff like:
- Drink Name: Duh.
- Type: Beer, soda, juice, whatever.
- Quantity: How much is there?
- Supplier: Where’d it come from?
- Delivery Date: When did it arrive?
Then, I started playing around with building the basic layout. I’m no web design guru, so I kept it super basic. I remembered all my old project, and used a few basic layouts to put the information in a table. You know, rows and columns, nothing crazy.
The hardest part? Honestly, it was just making sure I didn’t mess up typing in all the details! I kept mixing up “IPA” and “Apple Juice” which, let me tell you, would be a very bad mistake in real life.
The “Aha!” Moment (It Was Small)
I realized I could add a little section that calculated the total number of drinks. It wasn’t rocket science, just a simple addition, but it felt cool to see it update automatically when I added a new delivery.
I input all the details, and it will update automatically.
What I Learned (and What’s Next)
This whole thing was more about just getting my hands dirty than building anything groundbreaking. I learned that even simple projects can be a pain, but also kinda fun. And that details really matter, especially when you’re dealing with beverages!
Next, I might try adding a way to “remove” drinks when they’re sold or used. And maybe, maybe, I’ll try to make it look a little less… plain. But for now, I’m calling it a win. It’s a start, and that’s all that matters, right?
