https://github.com/redinfinitypro/seasonalpostmaster
Rating: (5/10) The Python script uses the PRAW library to automatically post about holidays on a specific subreddit, ensuring the current date matches any holiday in the predefined dictionary.
https://github.com/redinfinitypro/seasonalpostmaster
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Rating: (5/10) The Python script uses the PRAW library to automatically post about holidays on a specific subreddit, ensuring the current date matches any holiday in the predefined dictionary.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/redinfinitypro/seasonalpostmaster
- Owner: RedInfinityPro
- Created: 2023-08-10T17:02:14.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-03-17T01:01:28.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-04T22:35:27.412Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: datetime, praw
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 10.7 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# SeasonalPostMaster
The Python script uses the PRAW library to automatically post about holidays on a specific subreddit, ensuring the current date matches any holiday in the predefined dictionary.
## Table of Contents
- [About](#about)
- [Features](#features)
- [Imports](#Imports)
- [Rating: 5/10](#Rating)
# About
The Python script uses the PRAW library to automatically post about holidays on a specific subreddit. It retrieves the current date, formats it, and checks if it matches any holiday in the predefined dictionary. If found, the script creates a post with the holiday title.
# Features
The Python script that automatically posts about holidays on a specific subreddit uses the PRAW library to interact with Reddit's API, allowing the script to read and post content on the subreddit. The script detects and formats the current date to match a predefined dictionary of holidays, aiming to identify if the current date corresponds to any recognized holiday. It also maintains a predefined holiday dictionary containing holiday names and their corresponding dates, serving as a reference for identifying holidays. If the current date matches a holiday in the predefined dictionary, the script creates a post with the title of the detected holiday, specifying the subreddit where the post is made.
# Imports
praw, datetime
# Rating
The code effectively uses the PRAW library to interact with Reddit and accurately determines holidays based on the current date. However, there are areas for improvement, such as error handling, submission logic, and posting logic. Error handling should be handled appropriately, and the `try` block should be used to prevent the code from executing. Posting logic should be separated from the `Holiday` method, and all variables should serve a purpose or be removed for better code clarity. The `Holidays` dictionary should have a different data structure or formatting for better readability. The `Holidays_post` class should handle both determining holidays and posting to Reddit, and the `Holidays_post` class should be split into separate classes or functions for better organization and maintainability. Magic strings should be defined as constants at the beginning of the script for easier maintenance and readability. Inconsistent formatting, such as mixing single and double quotes for strings, can make the code harder to read. By addressing these areas, the reliability, readability, and maintainability of the Reddit posting script can be improved.