[ankit_it09]

I used google scripts and google forms for some of my automation like:

1 - Notify me when Movie tickets are available to book. Used google scripts that run every minute and hit a URL to check if tickets are available now.

2 - Book a class when it's available, I have joined a Gym where you have to book a class before going, and the Zumba is very famous there the time it opens it fills up in 30seconds and there are limited seats, so if you are late it's gone. I wrote a script that checks and books the slot for me and then adds the same in my calendar. I extended the same using google forms when I want to book another class at some specific time which is currently not available if somebody cancels it will be available. The script keeps on checking until class start time, if available books and notify me.

3 - In my team, everyone plays Foosball and after lunch, it's everyday discussion who will play first and with whom. I wrote a script which will decide the matches and players in each team. I used the google app engine to deploy it, which is still running and just by hitting the API will sort the things for us.

There are a few other automation I did using IFTTT.

[netsharc]

I wonder who else is refreshing the class registration page and filling it up within 30 minutes? Or do the special people get advance notice that registration is about to open?

I remember reading a wild tale of how someone made a program for a used car salesman that would check a particular car auction site to make sure they get a good deal (I wish I could remember the details, or better yet, find the URL)

[Throwawayxx001]

You're looking for "Defcon 21 - How my Botnet Purchased Millions of Dollars in Cars and Defeated the Russian Hackers"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgz5dutPF8M

[netsharc]

That should be it. Thanks, Deepthroat!

[saber6]

That is a great talk. Thanks for sharing.

[ankit_it09]

@netsharc, the class booking opens every day at 10:00PM and everybody knows that. :)

[wastedhours]

Have the same problem for my own local Zumba class, will have to investigate whether we can automate it vs just setting an alarm for when they release booking (also at 10pm)