It Girl API - Roblox Group Rank Automation

Project Overview

I built an API for "It Girl", a popular Roblox game, that automatically updates players' ranks in their group based on their in-game "hearts" currency. After starting with Node.js, I rebuilt the system in Python with FastAPI, which significantly improved performance and reliability. This project demonstrates my ability to build and optimize systems that handle real-world game traffic at scale.

Key Features

• Automated Rank Updates: Seamlessly updates player ranks based on their heart count
• Roblox Integration: Clean integration with Roblox's API using Python
• High Performance: Built with FastAPI for speed and reliability
• Real-time Updates: Players see their rank changes instantly
• Reliable Operation: Maintains perfect uptime since the Python rebuild

Tech Stack

• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Roblox Integration: Custom Python implementation
• API Design: RESTful architecture
• Deployment: Containerized for reliability

Project Stats

• Game Visits: Over 7 million
• Uptime: 100% since Python rebuild
• Status: Actively maintained, zero downtime

Development Journey

1. Initial Version: Started with Node.js to validate the concept
2. System Evolution: Identified opportunities for improvement and rebuilt in Python
3. Implementation: Developed a robust solution using FastAPI
4. Testing: Ensured reliability and performance
5. Deployment: Launched with containerization for stability
6. Monitoring: Set up comprehensive monitoring

Technical Challenges

• System Migration: Successfully transitioned from Node.js to Python without service interruption
• Rate Limiting: Implemented an efficient queue system for Roblox API limits
• Data Consistency: Built robust error handling and retry mechanisms
• Scalability: Optimized the system to handle growing traffic

Current Status

The Python rebuild has delivered excellent results:

• Perfect uptime record
• Improved response times
• Better resource efficiency
• Enhanced error handling
• More maintainable codebase

Future Plans

Working on several improvements:

1. Developer Tools: Creating a Python package for other Roblox developers
2. Admin Dashboard: Building a monitoring interface
3. Analytics: Implementing player progression tracking
4. Documentation: Writing comprehensive technical docs

Conclusion

This project has been a great learning experience in system optimization and reliability. The successful migration to Python resulted in a more robust system that handles millions of requests while maintaining perfect uptime. It's been rewarding to see the impact on the game's operations and player experience.

Interested in learning more about this project or discussing potential opportunities? Feel free to reach out!