Captain's log-

Refining monitor activity data modelling and designing the feed

What I worked on today

  • Focused on data modelling for monitor activity and all related sub-models, ensuring better competitive pricing analysis capabilities.
  • Encountered and resolved migration issues, improving the adaptability of pricing intelligence tools.
  • Reviewed the database structure, which now feels like a solid foundation for price monitoring software and future features.
  • Started working on the activity feed design, still a work in progress, which will enhance retail price intelligence insights.

Lessons learned

  • A well-structured database model prevents future headaches and speeds up feature development, especially in competitor price tracking.
  • Migration issues can be frustrating, but working through them leads to better insights for e-commerce competitive analysis.
  • Completing core modelling work gives a real sense of progress and motivation, especially when it supports online price monitoring.

Challenges faced

  • Migration from old data models took some effort, but it’s now resolved.
  • Had some issues with my train commute, which was frustrating but manageable.

What’s next

  • Continuing with the activity feed development and refining its design to improve pricing intelligence insights.
  • Ensuring that monitor activity logging is efficient and scalable for competitor pricing strategy adjustments.
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Davy de Vries

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