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Automated Shift Report
Robotic Process Automation
A Python script that sends daily shift reports via email with robust retry logic, logging, and automatic draft reset for the next day.
Technology Stack
System Architecture
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Specifications
- ▸Draft System: Edit shift_report.txt before 11:55 PM to customize message
- ▸Smart Defaults: Falls back to "No Major Issues" if draft is empty or missing
- ▸Retry Logic: 3 attempts with exponential backoff (30s, 60s, 90s)
- ▸Dual Logging: Logs to both file and console with timestamps
- ▸Auto Reset: Clears draft after sending for next day's report
- ▸Multi-Recipient: Sends to manager with CC to team members
Design Decisions
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| Network failures at midnight | Exponential backoff retry with 60s timeout |
| Forgetting to write report | Default message ensures something is always sent |
| Debugging failed sends | Persistent log file with detailed error types |
| Reusing yesterday's report | Auto-reset draft to default after successful send |
Process Flow
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