I’m an amateur data nerd. Problem is it’s hard to find good datasets that are personally relevant. However, it’s super easy to download some juicy data archives for data crunching at home. Here is a short guide to do this.
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First Steps into the Quantified Self: Getting to Know the Fitbit API
Today I have been experimenting with the Fitbit API. Here are some rather amateurish steps for getting data from Fitbit's "cloud". Simple Client Setup for Public Data 1. Get and setup a Fitbit product. I have access to a set of Fitbit scales (the "Aria"). The Fitbit Force looks quite good; I may get one … Continue reading First Steps into the Quantified Self: Getting to Know the Fitbit API
