This beginner-level, six-course certificate, developed by Google, is designed to provide IT professionals with in-demand skills -- including Python, Git, and IT automation -- that can help you advance your career.
git clone https://github.com/ShahandFahad/Google-IT-Automation-with-Python.gitGoogle IT Automation with Python is a beginner-level, six-course certificate designed to teach IT professionals how to program with Python and automate common system administration tasks. The program covers Python fundamentals, OS interaction, Git and GitHub, troubleshooting and debugging, configuration management, and cloud automation. Learners gain in-demand skills including writing code to solve problems, managing IT infrastructure at scale, and applying automation across systems. The certificate typically takes about six months to complete and prepares professionals for advanced IT Support Specialist or Junior Systems Administrator roles. Upon completion, graduates can share credentials with major employers including Google, Walmart, Bank of America, and others.
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Write a Python script using the Google Voice API to automate [TASK: e.g., sending bulk SMS notifications, filtering spam calls, or scheduling automated calls]. The script should include error handling for common API issues like rate limits or authentication failures. Use [SPECIFIC_LIBRARY: e.g., `gvoice` or `google-auth`] and follow best practices for logging and error recovery. Test the script with [EXAMPLE_INPUTS: e.g., a list of 10 phone numbers and a message template]. Include comments to explain each step for a beginner IT professional.
```python import logging from gvoice import GVSession from datetime import datetime import time # Configure logging logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s') logger = logging.getLogger(__name__) # Google Voice credentials (replace with placeholders) USERNAME = '[email protected]' PASSWORD = 'your_password' # List of phone numbers to notify (in E.164 format) PHONE_NUMBERS = [ '+12345678901', '+19876543210', '+15551234567', '+15559876543', '+15554567890' ] # Message template MESSAGE_TEMPLATE = "Hello {name}, this is an automated notification from [COMPANY_NAME]. Your appointment is scheduled for {date} at {time}." # Sample appointment data APPOINTMENTS = { '+12345678901': {'name': 'Alice Johnson', 'date': '2024-05-15', 'time': '14:30'}, '+19876543210': {'name': 'Bob Smith', 'date': '2024-05-16', 'time': '10:00'}, '+15551234567': {'name': 'Carol Davis', 'date': '2024-05-17', 'time': '16:45'}, '+15559876543': {'name': 'David Wilson', 'date': '2024-05-18', 'time': '09:15'}, '+15554567890': {'name': 'Eve Brown', 'date': '2024-05-19', 'time': '11:30'} } def authenticate_gvoice(): """Authenticate with Google Voice using provided credentials.""" try: session = GVSession() session.login(USERNAME, PASSWORD) logger.info("Successfully authenticated with Google Voice") return session except Exception as e: logger.error(f"Authentication failed: {str(e)}") raise def send_sms(session, phone_number, message): """Send an SMS using Google Voice.""" try: session.send_sms(phone_number, message) logger.info(f"SMS sent to {phone_number}") time.sleep(1) # Rate limiting except Exception as e: logger.error(f"Failed to send SMS to {phone_number}: {str(e)}") raise def main(): """Main function to automate SMS notifications.""" try: session = authenticate_gvoice() for number in PHONE_NUMBERS: if number in APPOINTMENTS: appointment = APPOINTMENTS[number] message = MESSAGE_TEMPLATE.format( name=appointment['name'], date=appointment['date'], time=appointment['time'] ) send_sms(session, number, message) else: logger.warning(f"No appointment data for {number}") logger.info("SMS notification process completed successfully") except Exception as e: logger.error(f"Script failed: {str(e)}") return 1 return 0 if __name__ == "__main__": exit(main()) ``` ### Key Features of the Script: 1. **Authentication**: Securely logs into Google Voice using your credentials. 2. **Rate Limiting**: Includes a 1-second delay between SMS sends to avoid hitting API limits. 3. **Error Handling**: Logs failures for individual numbers without stopping the entire process. 4. **Customization**: Uses a template for personalized messages based on appointment data. 5. **Logging**: Provides detailed logs for debugging and monitoring. ### Example Output Log: ``` 2024-05-14 10:15:23,456 - INFO - Successfully authenticated with Google Voice 2024-05-14 10:15:24,789 - INFO - SMS sent to +12345678901 2024-05-14 10:15:25,890 - INFO - SMS sent to +19876543210 2024-05-14 10:15:27,123 - WARNING - No appointment data for +15551234567 2024-05-14 10:15:28,456 - INFO - SMS sent to +15559876543 2024-05-14 10:15:29,789 - INFO - SMS sent to +15554567890 2024-05-14 10:15:31,012 - INFO - SMS notification process completed successfully ```
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