How I Built Calculadora SIU CrediUPE: Automating Credit Calculation in SIU Guaraní
I'm Ramiro Quintana, a Software Engineer & Full Stack Developer. I built Calculadora SIU CrediUPE to solve a small but repetitive problem I encountered while using SIU Guaraní at Universidad Provincial de Ezeiza (UPE). When checking my study plan, I wanted an easier way to keep track of how many free credits I had accumulated. The information was already available in the system, but calculating…
Ramiro Quintana, a Software Engineer & Full Stack Developer, created Calculadora SIU CrediUPE to address a simple yet repetitive issue he encountered while using SIU Guaraní at Universidad Provincial de Ezeiza (UPE). The tool automates the process of calculating free credits in the study plan, eliminating the need for manual work.
By working with the Chrome extension's interaction with the existing DOM of the SIU Guaraní page, Quintana developed a simple solution that requires minimal user input. The extension automatically reads the study plan, identifies relevant subjects, extracts credit information, filters the required subjects, calculates total free credits, and displays the result directly within the existing workflow.
Released in 2021, Calculadora SIU CrediUPE has gained widespread usage, with over 800 downloads and more than 250 users. The project provided Quintana with valuable experience in JavaScript DOM manipulation, browser extension development, data filtering, and calculation, reinforcing the idea that a simple, effective tool can significantly benefit a group of people.
Quintana aims to continue improving Calculadora SIU CrediUPE as the SIU Guaraní interface evolves and explore other small tools to solve specific problems rather than just creating projects for a portfolio.
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