AndyHuWHO commented 1 month ago

Andy Hu

Work Completed In Past Iteration:

Created the event logs module for the project.
Implemented the frontend and backend of the event logs module so that when important event happens, carefully structured logs are created and saved.
The frontend of the event log module involves looking at all logs on the event page and do business analytics using combination of filters, and also involves viewing event logs related to a specific house a that houses page.

Major Issues/Challenges Faced In the Past Iteration:

Designing the event log module so that it's easily refactorable and expandable in the future.
Ensuring every new feature developed is user friendly and bug free

Work Planned for Next Iteration:

User Authentication Improvements: Implement refresh token functionality in JWT authentication to enhance the user experience by allowing seamless token renewal without requiring frequent logins.
Deployment Improvements: Deploy the frontend and backend to the same domain so that the JWT cookies can be set with the 'SameSite' attribute set to 'Strict', enhancing security by better preventing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Business Analytics Integration: The event logging feature in our application captures the essential data needed to perform advanced business analytics, offering valuable insights to the management team for optimizing business processes. For example, data on the time and cost of constructing each home such as bay construction times, labor productivity, and material usage, could reveal process improvement and cost reduction opportunities. An intuitive dashboard could be integrated into the existing UI to effectively report and visualize these data.

rdick commented 1 month ago

Ryan Dick

Scheduled final meeting with industry client
Added Event Log Feature on the Houses Page so users could see any recent events that happened to the house
As people on our team finished components I restyled them to match our theme and fixed bugs
This included:
- Making headers for the search boxes on Users List Page, Houses List Page, Customers List Page
- Changing the color of every button in the app
- Reconfiguring the pdf previewer colors and added a dropdown menu
- Fixed routing on houses page because there were errors when routing switching between tabs
- Made login page look like a professional site
- Others features were completed as well

It was quite challenging to get the styling to look exactly right
Many new components were added in the last week and they needed to be fixed so they look presentable in the final demo

1) Meet again with client for further feedback (this is happening)

2) Further build out the authorization and authentication

3) Additional Features such as:

4) Sell Product to Client

andrewlly commented 1 month ago

Andrew(Yu) Liu

What I did:

Configured an S3 bucket to securely store and retrieve files, specifically managing house documents. This involved addressing access permissions, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected, and implementing both upload and download functionalities to streamline document management.
Developed PDF preview and thumbnail functionalities within the application, allowing users to view and interact with documents directly on the platform. This enhancement significantly improved user experience by providing easy access to document previews without needing to download files.
Implemented an automailing service using SendGrid to automate client communications. This system ensures that updates and reports are delivered promptly via email, reducing manual effort and improving the efficiency of client interactions.
Developed a page to log and manage house defects, with features for reporting new defects, updating statuses, deleting resolved issues, and incorporating search and filter functionalities for better navigation and management.
Created a dedicated Documents Page for managing various house documents. This included designing backend logic for document operations and structuring data models to ensure efficient and effective document management.

What I would do next if I were continuing with the project work

Further refine the user interface of the House Detail, Defects, and Documents pages based on user feedback. This would involve making the pages more intuitive and ensuring that all functionalities are easily accessible and user-friendly.
Integrate advanced analytics and reporting features to provide users with insights into document management, defect tracking, and email communications. This could include dashboards that visualize data trends and key performance indicators.
Focus on optimizing the system for scalability, particularly in handling larger volumes of documents and defects as the project grows. This would involve refining database queries, enhancing load-balancing mechanisms, and potentially exploring additional cloud services to support increased demand.
Optimize the application for mobile devices, ensuring that all functionalities, including PDF previews and document management, work seamlessly on smartphones and tablets. This would enhance accessibility and allow users to interact with the platform on the go.
Continue to gather and incorporate client feedback to refine and expand the application’s features. This iterative approach would ensure that the project evolves to meet the client's ongoing needs and remains relevant in a real-world setting.

jburden1 commented 1 month ago

Work Completed In Past Iteration:

Implemented robust input validation and error handling for the AddHouse and AddCustomer forms.
Implemented a checklist PDF download feature.
Created a rubric summary document to help our group navigate the requirements for the final demo and project submission.
Contributed to creating a slide deck for the final project demo.
Contributed to creating and editing the final README document.

Major Issues/Challenges Faced In the Past Iteration:

Identifying an appropriate library for creating a downloadable PDF checklist and troubleshooting the API integration.
Defining the content and transitions for the live demo to ensure equal contribution from all group members while keeping the total demo time under 7 minutes.

Work Planned for Next Iteration:

Meet With Industry Contact: demo our application and gather feedback/suggestions for future development.
Inventory Management System Integration: start implementing an inventory management system that would allow the company to efficiently track and manage materials used throughout the home building process, and help to minimize excess stock and prevent shortages.
Business Analytics Integration: start the design of an intuitive dashboard that could be integrated into the existing UI to effectively report and visualize event logging data.