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TypoTrawler - testers wanted - new take on Fat Fingers!

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  • TypoTrawler
    TypoTrawler Posts: 23 Forumite
    We use the ebay API to do our searches, so it makes sense to search for the most common types of typos to keep the amount of calls we're making low. So we only search for letter omissions and letter switches :)

    I've written some code to do 'natural' error searching (keys next to each other) and we might implement it at a later date if eBay raise our call limit.
  • jovichick123
    jovichick123 Posts: 942 Forumite
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    I like it a lot, just added to my favourites!!

    Thanks,
    Sarah xx
  • StaffsSW
    StaffsSW Posts: 5,788 Forumite
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    Ahhh - API Call limits - the bain of the developer!
    <--- Nothing to see here - move along --->
  • TypoTrawler
    TypoTrawler Posts: 23 Forumite
    stevew8975 wrote: »
    Ahhh - API Call limits - the bain of the developer!

    Indeed! Though eBay are pretty generous allowing 5000 a day by default :)
  • Former_MSE_Andrea
    Former_MSE_Andrea Posts: 9,611 Forumite
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    Hi

    We normally ask that site users don't advertise their own websites on the forum and Jo_b rightly took this thread down. As it could be useful to some MoneySavers though and it's good to get feedback we've decided to re-open it.

    Andrea :)
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  • StaffsSW
    StaffsSW Posts: 5,788 Forumite
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    MSE_Andrea wrote: »
    Hi

    We normally ask that site users don't advertise their own websites on the forum and Jo_b rightly took this thread down. As it could be useful to some MoneySavers though and it's good to get feedback we've decided to re-open it.

    Andrea :)

    Excellent news that a precedent on acceptable own-site promotion has been set - my site where the thread was pulled has since gained popularity on another MSE forum, so can I now do a full sales pitch on it?!!confused-smiley-013.gif
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  • jo_b_2
    jo_b_2 Posts: 7,120 Forumite
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    stevew8975 wrote: »
    Excellent news that a precedent on acceptable own-site promotion has been set - my site where the thread was pulled has since gained popularity on another MSE forum, so can I now do a full sales pitch on it?!!confused-smiley-013.gif

    The site's rule on advertising and posting links to your own site is as follows:

    ADVERTISING

    This site is free from advertising. Posts on any board considered to be advertising goods, services and/or companies will be removed. We also do not allow advertising via PM

    Examples of this can include anything from a specific sales post or a link to your own website in which you attempt to sell something to someone offering their holiday home to forum members. Unfortunately we cannot allow any advertising of any description no matter how honourable the intention.

    This includes the Referrals Board (see below).

    If you think you have a genuinely good deal please contact a Board Guide for the board you’d like to post it on. If they agree with you they’ll contact the MSE Team and it will be considered. Any final decision will be that of the MSE Team. Please do not question the response with the Board Guide.
  • StaffsSW
    StaffsSW Posts: 5,788 Forumite
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    I'll let the other MSE members sing it's praises on it's own thread then - currently the member that made the post has had 17 thanks for the OP!

    Internet Traffic reports are great!!
    <--- Nothing to see here - move along --->
  • frivolous_fay
    frivolous_fay Posts: 13,302 Forumite
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    stevew8975 wrote: »
    I'll let the other MSE members sing it's praises on it's own thread then - currently the member that made the post has had 17 thanks for the OP!

    Internet Traffic reports are great!!

    Too cryptic for me I'm afraid, I'm baffled.
    My TV is broken! :cry:
    Edit: refunded £515 for TV 1.5 years out of warranty - thank you Sale of Goods Act! :j
  • lumpy_bum
    lumpy_bum Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    i liked it, would be better if it showed more than 2 things at a time though... i speeded it up as it was going to slow then i missed things lol
    :cool:minds is willing , soul remains, this woman cannot be saved :cool:
    ;);););););););):A;);););););););)
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