Case Study: Automate Report with Python (SMTP Email Notifications)
Overview
Developed a Python automation script to send professional reports and notifications via email using the SMTP protocol. The project demonstrates secure communication, HTML‑formatted messages, and best practices for credential management.
Challenge
Manual report distribution is time‑consuming and error‑prone. The challenge was to automate the process while ensuring secure transmission, professional formatting, and robust error handling.
Approach
Secure Configuration: Credentials stored separately in config.py to protect sensitive data.
Message Construction: Built HTML‑formatted emails using MIMEMultipart for professional presentation.
Sending Logic: Implemented TLS encryption, authentication, and error handling with smtplib.
Solution
Delivered a lightweight, portable Python script that automates email notifications. The solution integrates seamlessly into workflows, enabling daily reports, server alerts, or user confirmations without manual effort
Impact
Reduced manual workload by automating repetitive reporting tasks.
Improved professionalism with HTML‑formatted emails.
Enhanced security through TLS/SSL encryption and credential separation.