Math is fun. Pools are "harder", the beeswap hive> swap.hive convert is not a pool, its just two balances on one account. Hive, and Swap.Hive.

I have another friend working on some tools that will make working with pools easier, by indexing historical hive-engine data.

Do what you want! Always! If its not fun, its not learning.

I just make recommendations.