Repository for the 5th challenge called Networking in the subject "Software Engineering". The team is conformed by Juan Pablo Betancourt, Esteban Salazar, Samuel Santamaria and Alejandro Osorno and the tutor is Paola Andrea Noreña.
As a user visiting the platform for the first time, I want the homepage to be visually appealing, informative, and easy to navigate so that I can quickly understand the platform's purpose and access its main features.
Acceptance Criteria:
Visual Design:
The homepage should have a clean, modern, and visually appealing design that aligns with the platform's branding.
It should include a prominent banner or hero section that highlights key features or upcoming events.
The color scheme, typography, and imagery should be consistent with the platform's overall design language.
Key Sections:
The homepage should include the following sections:
Navigation Bar: With links to the main sections of the platform (e.g., Events, Profile, Login/Signup, Help).
Search Bar: Allowing users to quickly search for events by keywords, categories, or dates.
Featured Events: A section showcasing upcoming or popular events, with clickable thumbnails leading to event details.
About/Introduction: A brief section explaining the platform's purpose and benefits to users.
User Testimonials: (Optional) A section with quotes or reviews from users to build trust and credibility.
Call to Action (CTA): Prominent buttons or links encouraging users to sign up, explore events, or learn more about the platform.
Responsive Layout:
The homepage should be fully responsive, providing an optimized experience on different devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Key elements like the navigation bar, banner, and CTAs should adjust appropriately to different screen sizes.
Load Time Optimization:
The homepage should be optimized for fast load times, with compressed images and efficient code to ensure a smooth user experience.
Any animations or dynamic elements should not negatively impact performance.
Accessibility:
The homepage should be designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring that all users, including those with disabilities, can navigate and understand the content.
This includes proper use of alt text for images, sufficient color contrast, and keyboard navigation support.
Error Handling:
If the homepage fails to load properly, the platform should provide a clear error message with options to reload the page or contact support.
Definition of Done:
The homepage design is visually appealing, aligned with the platform's branding, and provides all necessary sections and features.
The layout is fully responsive and performs well on different devices and screen sizes.
The homepage loads quickly, with optimized images and code for performance.
Accessibility standards are met, ensuring that all users can interact with the homepage.
The homepage design is thoroughly tested, documented, and ready for launch.
User Story: Homepage Design
Title:
Homepage Design
Description:
As a user visiting the platform for the first time, I want the homepage to be visually appealing, informative, and easy to navigate so that I can quickly understand the platform's purpose and access its main features.
Acceptance Criteria:
Visual Design:
Key Sections:
Responsive Layout:
Load Time Optimization:
Accessibility:
Error Handling:
Definition of Done:
Additional Notes: