The latest articles on Forem by Devin Willis (@gatordevin). https://forem.com/gatordevin https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3743097%2F92579098-7a3c-4db9-a886-d34fbf9c0c4f.jpg https://forem.com/gatordevin en Devin Willis Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:53:24 +0000 https://forem.com/gatordevin/i-built-a-unified-api-for-federal-government-contract-data-2g1i https://forem.com/gatordevin/i-built-a-unified-api-for-federal-government-contract-data-2g1i <p>Hey DEV community! I just finished building a side project and would love to get your feedback.</p> <h2> What I Built </h2> <p><strong>Government Contracts API</strong> - A unified REST API for accessing U.S. federal government contract data.</p> <p><strong>Live Demo:</strong> <a href="https://govcontracts-beige.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://govcontracts-beige.vercel.app</a></p> <h2> The Problem </h2> <p>If you've ever tried to build anything with government contract data, you know the pain:</p> <ul> <li>Multiple APIs to deal with (USASpending.gov, SAM.gov)</li> <li>Different data formats and authentication methods</li> <li>Inconsistent documentation</li> <li>Rate limits all over the place</li> </ul> <h2> The Solution </h2> <p>I built an API that aggregates data from these official government sources into a single, clean REST API.</p> <h3> Features: </h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Search federal contracts</strong> with filters (agency, amount, date, keywords)</li> <li> <strong>Browse contract opportunities</strong> from SAM.gov</li> <li> <strong>Get agency statistics</strong> and spending data</li> <li> <strong>RESTful design</strong> with proper authentication (API keys)</li> <li> <strong>Free tier available</strong> (rate limited) with paid tiers for heavier usage</li> </ul> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Next.js</strong> for the frontend and API routes</li> <li> <strong>Clerk</strong> for authentication</li> <li> <strong>Stripe</strong> for payments</li> <li> <strong>USASpending.gov API</strong> and <strong>SAM.gov API</strong> as data sources</li> <li>Deployed on <strong>Vercel</strong> </li> </ul> <h2> Looking for Feedback </h2> <p>I'd love to hear:</p> <ul> <li>Is this useful? Would you use something like this?</li> <li>Any features you'd want to see added?</li> <li>Feedback on the API design or documentation</li> </ul> <p>Thanks for checking it out!</p> api webdev showdev nextjs Devin Willis Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:04:18 +0000 https://forem.com/gatordevin/i-built-a-free-sports-analytics-dashboard-for-nba-and-nfl-fans-3eg8 https://forem.com/gatordevin/i-built-a-free-sports-analytics-dashboard-for-nba-and-nfl-fans-3eg8 <p>As a sports fan and developer, I've always wanted a single dashboard where I could track live scores, check betting odds, and dive into player statistics without jumping between multiple apps. So I built one.</p> <h2> Introducing StatFlow </h2> <p><strong><a href="https://sports-viz.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">StatFlow</a></strong> is a free, open sports analytics dashboard for NBA and NFL fans. No account required, no paywalls - just clean data visualization.</p> <h2> Features </h2> <h3> Live Scores &amp; Game Data </h3> <ul> <li>Real-time scores for NBA and NFL games</li> <li>Game schedules and upcoming matchups</li> <li>Historical game results</li> </ul> <h3> Betting Odds Integration </h3> <ul> <li>Live betting lines from major sportsbooks</li> <li>Spread, moneyline, and over/under odds</li> <li>Compare odds across different sources</li> </ul> <h3> Player Statistics </h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive player stats and performance metrics</li> <li>Season averages and game-by-game breakdowns</li> <li>Easy-to-read visualizations</li> </ul> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <p>Built with modern web technologies:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>React</strong> for the frontend</li> <li> <strong>Next.js</strong> for server-side rendering</li> <li> <strong>Tailwind CSS</strong> for styling</li> <li>Deployed on <strong>Vercel</strong> </li> </ul> <h2> Why I Built This </h2> <p>I got tired of:</p> <ol> <li>Paying for premium sports apps</li> <li>Dealing with cluttered UIs full of ads</li> <li>Switching between multiple apps for different data</li> </ol> <p>StatFlow aims to be the clean, free alternative that puts all the data in one place.</p> <h2> Try It Out </h2> <p>Check it out at <strong><a href="https://sports-viz.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sports-viz.vercel.app</a></strong></p> <p>The project is still in active development, and I'd love your feedback! What features would you like to see? Any bugs you've noticed?</p> <p>Drop a comment below or reach out - I'm always looking to improve it.</p> <p><em>What sports analytics tools do you use? I'd love to hear about your workflow!</em></p> javascript webdev showdev