DEV Community: Chanda Mandisa

Project: Forces Coloring Sheet

Chanda Mandisa — Fri, 02 May 2025 12:27:59 +0000

Physics is all around us—every time a ball rolls, a swing moves, or a pencil drops, forces are at work. But explaining concepts like gravity, friction, and torque to young learners can be challenging. That’s why I created "Coloring Worksheet - Forces," a simple, visual tool to introduce kids to the invisible pushes and pulls they encounter every day.

Designed for early learners, the worksheet avoids complex equations and instead focuses on relatable, real-world examples. The coloring aspect keeps kids engaged while subtly reinforcing the concepts. Parents and teachers can use it as a standalone activity or as a conversation starter about how physics shapes everyday life.

The goal is to spark curiosity—to help kids notice the forces they usually take for granted. After all, the best way to learn science isn’t through memorization, but through observation and play.

Purchase the worksheet today and let me know how the young scientists in your life respond. What other physics concepts would make great coloring activities?

Project: Buzzword Article Generator

Chanda Mandisa — Fri, 02 May 2025 12:03:27 +0000

Every content creator knows the struggle: you need to produce quality articles consistently, but brainstorming topics and structuring them takes hours. What if you could automate the entire process with just a list of keywords? That’s why I created the Buzzword Article Generator — a Python script that uses local AI to generate full-length, coherent articles in seconds.

The tool is simple but powerful. You provide a set of keywords and the script automatically generates a structured article with an introduction, multiple sections, and a conclusion. It supports different AI models like Mistral and DeepSeek, so you can choose between speed and depth depending on your needs. All generated articles are saved in organized, timestamped folders, making it easy to manage large batches of content.

What makes this different from cloud-based AI writers? Privacy and control. Since the script runs locally using Ollama, your data never leaves your computer. There are no usage limits, no subscription fees, and no risk of your topics being fed back into a training model. It’s perfect for bloggers who want to automate drafts, researchers exploring AI-generated text, or marketers who need quick content variations.

You can try the script yourself by purchasing it at a low cost on Gumroad or for free on Github. If you end up using it, let me know what article it produces for you!

Project: Business Plan Generator

Chanda Mandisa — Fri, 02 May 2025 07:28:40 +0000

Writing a business plan is often a tedious and frustrating experience. You find yourself staring at a blank document, struggling to articulate your ideas while worrying about sensitive data in cloud-based tools. I wanted to create a solution that was private, flexible, and free from subscription fees — so I built the Business Plan Generator.

This Python script simplifies the process by generating professional business plans automatically. It uses a local Ollama AI model, meaning no internet connection is required and your data never leaves your computer. All you need to do is provide your business details in a simple CSV file. The script then creates a comprehensive business plan.

What makes this tool unique is its focus on privacy and customization. Unlike cloud-based alternatives, everything runs offline. It can handle multiple businesses at once through batch processing, and you can easily modify the templates to suit specific industries. The script includes error logging for troubleshooting and uses tqdm for progress visualization, making the process transparent even for non-technical users.

The Business Plan Generator is ideal for solopreneurs who want to save time, startup accelerators teaching business fundamentals, and consultants who need to create draft plans quickly. The script is available for free on GitHub, or pay-what-you-can on Gumroad.

This project represents my belief that business tools should respect user privacy while remaining accessible. By combining local AI with simple file inputs, I've tried to create something genuinely useful for the independent business community.

Try it yourself and let me know what you think — what features would make it even more helpful for your workflow?

Project: Activity Checklist

Chanda Mandisa — Fri, 02 May 2025 05:06:43 +0000

Most productivity trackers are too easy to ignore. That’s why I built "Activity Checklist", a lightweight Python script that forces me to log my work every 15 minutes. No unnecessary features, no ads, just pure focus.

The problem with most time-tracking tools is that they rely on manual input, which makes it easy to procrastinate or forget. Activity Checklist solves this by interrupting me with a fullscreen prompt every 15 minutes. I just select my task from a checklist, and the script automatically logs it. At the end of the day, I can review everything in a simple text file.

What makes this different is its simplicity. It’s just a Python script — no installations, no subscriptions, no bloated features. It runs silently in the terminal, and all data stays on my computer. I built it for myself, but it’s useful for freelancers tracking billable hours, students staying accountable, and developers measuring deep work sessions.

If you’re tired of overcomplicated productivity apps, you can try Activity Checklist for free or at a low cost ($1.11+).

Let me know what you think — would you use something like this? What features would make it even better?