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How to Build a Cryptocurrency Price Tracker in Python

A continuous Python script that fetches real-time cryptocurrency prices from the CoinGecko API and displays them on a loop.

crypto api automation

Python

import requests
import time

def get_crypto_prices(coin_ids=["bitcoin", "ethereum", "solana"]):
    url = "https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/simple/price"
    params = {
        "ids": ",".join(coin_ids),
        "vs_currencies": "usd"
    }
    try:
        response = requests.get(url, params=params, timeout=10)
     …

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How to Schedule Local Tasks Without Cron in Python

Run periodic tasks on a loop using the schedule library to mimic cron-like behavior from within Python.

schedule automation cron

Python

import schedule
import time
from datetime import datetime

def greet():
    print(f"Hello at {datetime.now().strftime('%H:%M:%S')}")

def check_time():
    now = datetime.now()
    print(f"Current time: {now:%H:%M:%S}")

schedule.every(5).seconds.do(greet)
schedule.every(10).seconds.do(check_time)
schedule.every(1).mi…

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Mount ISO Loop Device Mock Script in Python

Simulate ISO mounting with a loop device using a mock class — useful for testing scripts that depend on mount/unmount without actual system privileges.

iso loop-device mock

Python

import os
import tempfile
from dataclasses import dataclass
from pathlib import Path

@dataclass
class LoopDevice:
    path: str
    iso_path: str
    mounted: bool = False

    def mount(self, mount_point: str):
        if self.mounted:
            raise RuntimeError(f"Loop device {self.path} already mounted")
      …

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Schedule Daily Task in Python

Use the schedule library to queue a daily task at a fixed time, then simulate a loop that checks for pending jobs.

schedule cron timers

Python

import schedule
import time
from datetime import datetime

def daily_task():
    print(f"Task executed at {datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')}")

schedule.every().day.at("10:30").do(daily_task)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    for _ in range(3):
        schedule.run_pending()
        time.sleep(1)

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