The goal is collecting trackable, measurable data, on an automated schedule, and presenting that data in the form of graphs, reports, and downloadable data tables on a simple webpage.

An automated process collects the prices of specific items, from specific Walmart stores on an automated schedule. This data is stored in a database and then presented as a website with graphs, to show how the numbers have changed over time, and access to raw data.

Track the changes over time of how prices of specific products change (products from all categories, not just groceries).

But really it's a bigger goal. I would like to track these prices, but also other items like the price of gasoline, the price of electricity, the closing US stock market numbers, average mortgage rates, etc.

Combining all of these data points, and presenting them as a high-level view will not only be interesting but also very insightful to see how things like policy changes, natural disasters, wars, etc. affect the value of our dollar. Not on a big, "inflation is going down level", but on a level that individual people can relate to.

My goal is to make this as simple as possible. Just present the data and leave it at that. No logins, no forums, no memberships, no charges, just the data.

No political leaning in any way. The goal is to show exactly what is happening with absolutely no bias in any way.

Make the data, the source of the data, and the process to load/retain it as transparent as possible. People don't trust anything so their trust must be earned.