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RESTful API with Web Scraping: My FastAPI + Flask Project

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What This Project Is

I built a backend that scrapes websites, stores data in PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and exposes REST APIs through FastAPI and Flask. I made it as a portfolio piece — something I could demo and actually run on my machine.

1. What Does This Project Do? (Simple Explanation)

This project is a data aggregator backend.

It can:

Scrape product or article data from websites
Store that data in two databases (PostgreSQL for structured data, MongoDB for flexible logs)
Expose REST APIs so other apps can create, read, update, and delete data
Call external APIs and return the results

You can think of it as:

Gentoo Install: What I Did on My Laptop

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Why I Installed Gentoo

Processor: Intel Core i5 4th Gen (4 cores)
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD

I’ll be using the Minimal ISO because I like full control over my system, but if you prefer a GUI installer, that’s totally fine too!

Step 1: Grab the Gentoo ISO

Head over to Gentoo’s official website and download the ISO. You’ll see two options:

GUI Installer (if you want an easier time)
Minimal (CLI) Installer (if you want to go full pro mode)

For this guide, we’re going Minimal. Let’s get our hands dirty!

Odoo on Ubuntu: How I Installed It

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

What I Did

I installed Odoo (open-source ERP) on Ubuntu for a project. These are the exact steps I ran — all apt commands on Ubuntu.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Create an Odoo User

Run this command to create a system user for Odoo:

sudo adduser -system -home=/opt/odoo -group odoo

Install PostgreSQL

Odoo needs PostgreSQL as its database, so install it with:

sudo apt-get install postgresql -y

Create a PostgreSQL User for Odoo

sudo su - postgres -c "createuser -s odoo" 2> /dev/null || true

Install Python Dependencies

Odoo requires some Python packages. Install them with:

ProFTPD on Ubuntu: Setting Up FTP

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

What I Set Up

I needed a simple FTP server on Ubuntu for file transfers. ProFTPD did the job. This is my setup — on Arch you’d install with sudo pacman -S proftpd and edit the same config path.

Plain FTP is not encrypted. For anything serious, use SFTP over SSH instead.

Installing ProFTPD

Getting ProFTPD set up is pretty simple. Just run:

sudo apt-get install proftpd

Configuring ProFTPD

Once it’s installed, you’ll need to tweak the config file. Open it up with:

VoIP with Asterisk: My Home Phone Setup on Ubuntu

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

What I Built

I set up a home VoIP system using Asterisk as the server and Twinkle as the softphone client. Everything here runs on Ubuntu — same network, two extensions, calls between machines.

How VoIP Works

VoIP sends your voice as data over the internet instead of through a phone line. Cheaper than landlines, especially for long-distance — that’s why I tried it.

Asterisk as the Server

Asterisk is the PBX — it handles call routing between extensions. I compiled it from source on Ubuntu.

Dual Boot Ubuntu and Windows: What I Did

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Why I Dual-Booted

I needed Windows for some things and Linux for everything else. Instead of picking one, I installed Ubuntu alongside Windows on the same machine. This is the process I followed.

Steps to Dual Boot Ubuntu with Windows

Step 1: Prepare a Bootable USB Drive

Download the latest Ubuntu ISO from the official Ubuntu website.
Download and install Rufus or balenaEtcher to create a bootable USB.
Insert a USB drive (at least 8GB) into your computer.
Open Rufus or balenaEtcher:
- Select the Ubuntu ISO file.
- Choose the USB drive.
- Click “Start” to create the bootable drive.

Step 2: Configure BIOS/UEFI Settings

Restart your computer and enter BIOS/UEFI by pressing a specific key (usually F2, F12, Del, or Esc) during startup.
Look for Boot Order/Boot Priority and set the USB drive as the first boot device.
Disable Secure Boot (if enabled) under the Security tab.
Enable UEFI mode (recommended) instead of Legacy mode.
Save changes and exit BIOS.

Step 3: Boot from the USB Drive

Insert the bootable USB drive into your computer.
Restart the system and press the Boot Menu key (F12, F9, Esc, or as per your motherboard).
Select the bootable USB drive from the list.
Press Enter to boot into Ubuntu Live.

Step 4: Try or Install Ubuntu

Once the Ubuntu installer loads, you will see two options:
- Try Ubuntu – Runs Ubuntu without installing it.
- Install Ubuntu – Proceeds with the installation.
Click on Install Ubuntu to continue.

Step 5: Select Keyboard Layout

Choose your preferred keyboard layout and language.
Click Continue.

Step 6: Connect to Wi-Fi (Optional)

Select your Wi-Fi network.
Enter the password and click Continue.

Step 7: Choose Installation Type

Select Normal Installation (recommended).
Check the box Install third-party software for graphics and Wi-Fi hardware, Flash, MP3, and other media.
Click Continue.

Step 8: Choose Installation Method

Select Something else (for manual partitioning).
Click Continue.

Step 9: Create Partitions for Ubuntu

Ubuntu requires three main partitions:

Hugo: The Static Site Generator I Use for This Blog

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Why I Picked Hugo

I wanted a blog that loads fast, doesn’t need a database, and lets me write posts in Markdown. Hugo does exactly that — it builds plain HTML files from my content, and I host them on GitHub Pages.

No WordPress, no PHP, no MySQL. Just markdown files and a hugo command.

What I Like About It

Fast builds — my whole site compiles in under a second
Markdown posts — write in any editor, commit to Git
Themes — I’m using PaperMod
GitHub Pages — free hosting, deploys on push

How I Set Up Hugo

1. Install Hugo

On Arch Linux

sudo pacman -S hugo

On Ubuntu

sudo apt update
sudo apt install hugo

Or install the extended edition from the official release page (recommended for themes that use Sass):

My First Post

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Hello — this is my first blog post on Hugo. I set this site up to document what I’m learning as I go. More posts coming soon.