Okay, so today I decided to tackle building a digital version of the RIC baseball roster. You know, something easy to update and access rather than scribbling on paper.
First, I brainstormed what I needed. Obviously, player names, but also positions, maybe jersey numbers, and batting order. Thinking ahead, I figured stats like batting average and RBIs would be cool to add later.
I chose to start simple. No fancy databases or anything, just a plain text file. I opened up my trusty text editor and started typing.
I created a basic structure, something like this:
- Player Name: John Smith
- Position: Catcher
- Jersey Number: 27
- Batting Order: 3
I then repeated this block for each player on the team, carefully entering their information. It was a bit tedious, but I powered through. It took me a while, manually typing takes time.
After filling in all the roster spots, I saved the file. Basic, yeah, but it’s a start! I can easily open it, make changes, and save it again. So, that’s it. I made the roster digital.
Next, I might explore using a spreadsheet program or even a simple database to make it more organized and easier to sort. But for now, this text file works just fine. Mission accomplished for today!
