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Contents
About the Project
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Project Scope
Register & Login |
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Volunteer Profile |
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Project Approval |
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Search |
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Publishing |
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Project Progress Summary
Project Highlights
- Completed search function
- Improved the usability of the web application after receiving feedback from users and client
- Successfully deployed our Cosified web application for real users
Project Challenges
Project Management |
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New Programming Language |
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Deployment to Windows Azure |
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Effective Communication |
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Project Achievements
- Better coordination between the client and the team
- Enhanced knowledge of a new programming language that will benefit the team in the future
- Cosified application was successfully built on Yii, which is known for its good performance compared to all major frameworks in the market
- Deployed successfully on Windows Azure platform for real users
User Testing 2
Objectives
- Gather feedback to find out if our system has improved
- Test new change requests
Settings
Results - Average Passing Rate
Main Problems based on UAT-2 Results
Improvements & Feedback
Project Management
Project Documentation
- Click here to view the bug tracking list
- Click here to download Project Schedule and Schedule metric
Project Adjustments
Schedule Metric
Bug Metric
Quality of product
Project Deliverables
Stage | Specification | Modules |
Project Management | Minutes | Team Minutes |
Metrics | Bug Metrics | |
Requirements | UI Designs |
UI Design Version 1 |
Analysis | Use case Diagram | Use Case Diagram |
System Sequence Diagram | To be updated... | |
Project Workflow Diagram | Project Worflow Diagram | |
Design | Logical Diagram | To be updated... |
System Architecture Diagram | System Architecture Diagram | |
Testing | UAT 2 Test Cases | UAT Test Scenario |
System Test Cases | Test Cases - Project, Profile & Search Functions | |
Handover | Installation, Setup & Deployment Manual | Installation, Setup & Deployment Manual |
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Deployment Diagram | Deployment Diagram |
Final Individual Reflections
Eileen Goh
Throughout this whole FYP journey, I've learnt a lot, especially on how to manage the client, manage time, as well as building up my technical skills.
As a lead developer, the client has consulted me on whether some changes can be done towards the end and I have learnt how to reject some of the client's change requests by considering the team's competency, time required to make the changes, as well as the complexity of the changes, by explaining to them the problems and complexities behind those changes that we are unable to commit. Furthermore, as most of the web application functions that I'm handling does not have extensions, I have to code from scratch and this has made me learnt a lot on Yii framework which I believe would be valuable in the future.
In addition, I've also had the chance to learn and explore Windows Azure platform, whereby I was given the opportunity to deploy and host our developed web application into a real-life cloud server. This is a good learning experience for me as I didn't had the chance to work on Windows Azure platform in the past.
Khairunnisa
Overall this has been a challenging journey that tests not only technical and theoretical knowledge but also soft skills and communication. Not just about completing the project, I think more important is how we, as a team, go about delivering the tasks and overcoming problems that arises. Given my limited coding abilities, I had alot to catch up on, especially since we are dealing with a new framework. Delivering tasks seemed impossible, and I initially had resistance in approaching others for help. However, I realised that only through teamwork can we pull through and with the help of the stronger coders, I am able to accomplish them.
I am also glad to be given the opportunity to work with a real client and a real project. This has brought me out of my comfort zone and taught me more than I could have learnt about the working world, managing clients, their requests and handling negotiations. Above all, I learnt that open and honest communications can simply the best solution. Often times I find myself in the situation whereby I restrain from voicing my thoughts for fear of making a mistake, rejection or put a burden on someone else.Time and again it ends up in a way that if I had openly and honestly aired my views, I could have solved a problem sooner or even avoided a problem totally.
Lau Tsorng
Throughout the fyp, I have learnt both soft and hard skills.
Soft skill refers to client management and team collaboration. Regards to client management, I have learnt to work closely with client, negotiate with client regards to changes and recommend solution for particular functions.
For team collaboration, I have learnt to work with a group of people from different background. Get to know and familiar with their working style.
For hard skill refer to technical skill. I have learnt to build functions from scratch, learnt new framework beyond what I have taught in school. Get to learn new computer languages and deployment practices. Significantly, I have learnt to do research effectively and efficiently to get what I need.
In addition, I have learnt to work within the time frame, budget and resources that are available to the team and strike a balance between fyp and client requirements and needs.
Michelle Li
FYP has been a memorable journey for me as I have learnt and experience things that I would not have learn from other modules.
As a project manager, it was a challenge for me in coordinating with the stakeholders, the client and team members, in this project. Often, I find myself in a difficult situation between the client and team. It was a great responsibility for me as a project manager whereby I had to communicate and manage the team’s expectation and client’s expectation at the same time so as to ensure things are delivered smoothly. Managing the client’s expectation was not as easy as I thought but as the project progresses; I learnt how to tactfully express myself to the client.
Multi-tasking is another significant aspect of my FYP journey. I had to work on codes as well as project management at the same time thus I had to prioritize my tasks to ensure that I am able to complete on time.
Learning how to code on Yii framework was a big challenge to me and the team because it is not something similar to anything we have learnt previously. However, I am proud that the team has overcome this challenge together and I believe that by enhancing the knowledge in this new framework will benefit all of us in the future.
Aisya
The FYP journey has been an exciting one.
Before we even began, I had doubts if I can pull through and survive this journey. The journey was not as smooth as I had hoped it would be, but that is what that makes the whole experience even more meaningful and memorable.
This journey is not just about the coding but it has to do with issues such as project management as well as the people you work with and work for. I am not fond of expressing myself, however I have learn how to express myself and communicate with the client and my group members. Most importantly, I have learn how to say NO, instead of just being agreeable to everything.
I have more confidence on my coding abilities. Initially when I was assigned tasks, I'll tell myself, "I doubt you can do it" but my mentality is different now, "Let's give it a go. We can get help along the way." In the beginning, I doubt myself and my abilities, in the middle of the journey, I sighed because there was still a long way to go. Now that we have reached the end, I am proud on how far we have all come as a group.