About Me
My name is Chidimma Okoloigwe. I enjoy building practical solutions using JavaScript, especially tools that deal with data and real-world problems.
GitHub:
https://github.com/Cheemma1
During this Outreachy application, I worked on tasks related to JSON formatting and checking whether links are valid, as part of [[ T418285 ]] and [[ T418286 ]]. These tasks helped me understand how small issues like timezones or inefficient requests can affect real systems.
What I Worked On
Task 1 – JSON Data Formatting
I worked on formatting JSON data so it is clean, structured, and easy to read.
While testing, my mentor pointed out that the dates were off by one depending on timezone. I fixed this by adjusting how the date was handled so it works correctly in different environments.
This taught me that something as simple as a date can behave differently depending on location.
Repository:
https://github.com/Cheemma1/outreachy-task-1
Task 2 – URL Status Checker
I built a script that checks whether URLs are working or not.
Initially, I used GET requests, but after feedback, I updated it to use HEAD requests since only the status code is needed. This made the solution more efficient.
I also made sure to handle basic cases like skipping unnecessary rows and returning useful results.
Repository:
https://github.com/Cheemma1/outreachy-task2-url-checker
Mentors
How I Approach Problems
When I work on a task, I try to:
- First understand the problem clearly
- Write a simple solution that works
- Then improve it by handling edge cases and feedback
I like improving things step by step rather than trying to make everything perfect at once.
How I Plan to Work During the Internship
If selected, I plan to:
- Spend the first few weeks understanding the project deeply
- Work on tasks step by step and share updates regularly
- Ask questions whenever I’m unsure
- Improve my work based on feedback from mentors
I will stay consistent and make sure I communicate my progress.
Closing
Thank you for your time. I appreciate the opportunity and I’m excited about the possibility of contributing to this project.