A step-by-step guide to creating a Python itinerary tool using AI and location scraping.
| Feature/Step | Description | Key Tools/Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| {'label': 'Project Goal', 'values': ['Create a standalone Python itinerary planning tool.', 'Dynamically pull location-based ideas.', 'Python, AI (Gemini 2.5 Flash), Location Scraping']} | ||
| {'label': 'Core Features Definition', 'values': ['Define essential functionalities for the tool.', 'Includes date selection, guest counts, budget, custom activities, PDF export.', 'Cursor, Gemini 2.5 Flash']} | ||
| {'label': 'Location Scraping', 'values': ['Test the tool with different locations.', 'Scrapes businesses, restaurants, and activities from sources like OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia, DuckDuckGo.', 'OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia, DuckDuckGo']} | ||
| {'label': 'API vs. Scraping', 'values': ['Evaluate data sourcing methods.', 'Discuss pros and cons of free scraping versus paid APIs (e.g., Google Places).', 'Free Scraping, Paid APIs (Google Places)']} | ||
| {'label': 'AI Model Integration', 'values': ['Utilize AI for itinerary generation.', 'Compare API costs (Gemini Flash vs. Claude).', 'Gemini 2.5 Flash, Claude']} | ||
| {'label': 'Debugging and Refinement', 'values': ['Address issues during development.', 'Includes debugging a broken location scrape.', 'Cursor, Vibe Coding']} | ||
| {'label': 'Scalability and Future Enhancements', 'values': ['Explore potential upgrades for the tool.', 'Ideas include weather API, GPS filtering, event APIs, database caching.', 'Weather API, Event APIs, Database Caching']} | ||
| {'label': 'Tool Output', 'values': ['Generate and save itinerary details.', 'Includes saving to JSON, conditional logic, and PDF export.', 'JSON, PDF Export']} | ||
| {'label': 'Final Tool Availability', 'values': ['Access the completed tool.', 'The finished tool will be available for download on the website.', 'Casey Builds It Website (Free Tools Section)']} |
Build your own AI-powered travel planner with Python and Cursor.