Prototype 0.0.3

While the project was still in its prototype phase, the primary goal was to ensure the bird identification process worked reliably. By this point, I had a solid system in place for processing audio files and storing the results in Excel. The tool was able to identify bird species and log occurrences, but the graphing capabilities were still non-existent.

One of the key lessons I learned during this phase was the importance of structured data. While Excel worked for small datasets, it wasn’t ideal for handling larger volumes of data. The data structure had to be more flexible and scalable to support future growth.

Looking ahead, I started to realize that I would need to incorporate more sophisticated data management techniques, such as using a database, to handle the growing complexity of the data. Additionally, graphing and data visualization features were on the horizon, as I knew these would become essential for users to interpret and analyse the results in a more intuitive way.