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HeatSeek's Student Origin Story
- William Jeffries built HeatSeek while learning to code at Flatiron School to help tenants in NYC monitor apartment heating.
- The project gained traction, winning the NYC Big Apps Competition and attracting community and governmental interest.
Transparency Heals Tenant-Landlord Conflict
- Heat disputes often become 'he said, she said' issues due to lack of transparent data.
- Providing actual temperature readings can help mend toxic tenant-landlord relationships.
Collaborate Beyond Coding
- Build your project with others; it doesn't have to be a solo effort.
- Combine diverse skills beyond coding like design, outreach, and organization for success.