Experienced Programmer Needed for Automated PDF Editing and Text Manipulation - 27 Nov 2023

This project is focused on editing PDF files using various tools and software, including but not limited to desktop automation wrappers around well-known PDF editors such as PDF Expert and Adobe Acrobat. Candidates are not limited to Python-based solutions such as Python with PyPDF2 or PyMuPDF, and can use any method or programming language they are proficient with (including Adobe Acrobat Pro with JavaScript, Java with Apache PDFBox, JavaScript with [login to view URL] or HummusJS, and Desktop Automation Tools like AutoHotkey or AutoIt), as long as it allows for precise manipulation and replacement of text and formatting in PDF documents. The tasks for this project include: Text Replacement in Sample PDFs: Edit two sample PDFs ([login to view URL], [login to view URL]) by replacing specific text strings. The edited PDFs must maintain the original layout, fonts, styles, images, and other elements of the documents. Incrementing Numeric Values in Sample PDFs: Modify two additional sample PDFs ([login to view URL], [login to view URL]) by increasing a numeric value in the text, based on the difference observed between these two files. The final documents should preserve the original layout, fonts, styles, images, etc. Compatibility and Error-Checking: Ensure that the generated PDFs are error-free and compatible with Mac OS. Code Quality and Documentation: If coding is involved in the solution, the code should be clear, well-commented, and adhere to good naming conventions. Manage any dependencies and setup required for the project smoothly. I will provide four sample PDFs for editing. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to edit these PDFs as per the outlined tasks while retaining all other aspects of the original documents. The evaluation of the work will be based on the functionality and accuracy of the edited PDFs on my system, as well as the quality of any code or documentation provided, if applicable. Would you mind showing me a video demo that you can do this using the attached 4 pdfs in the project description as expected?