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Student Number: STU220142 Module Name: Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development Submission deadline: 17/07/2024.

[Audio] Reflection on a Web Development Project. Reflection on a Web Development Project.

[Audio] In my last semester at university, I joined a team project for the development of a web application for the management of event registration. My role in the project is to design a user interface using React and implement it with a Node.js and Express backend. It interacts with a MongoDB database. The duration of the project was three months, and I am required to interact closely with fellow team members and end-users to collect requirements analysis, develop features, and test..

[Audio] Initially, I was very excited about the project, especially by the fact that I could make use of the theoretical knowledge at my disposal to solve some real-life problems. As part of the process, there were feelings of frustration at times seething, whenever I hit not-so-easy bugs, and satisfaction when they were fixed. Working with the end-users closely to gather feedback was rewarding yet nerve-wracking, since their input would drive our design decisions..

[Audio] For the most part, this project went well in terms of delivering a working application that fitted the user's needs and was fairly positively accepted. Thereby, my knowledge of front-end development went up significantly, along with practical experience in designing responsive UIs and integrating it with the backend. At the same time, there were miscommunications, so it happened that there were some misunderstandings and eventually delays..

[Audio] This project turned into a big success amidst efficient collaboration of the team members, regular feedback loops with the end-users, and a tremendous learning attitude coupled with problem-solving. The ability to understand complex RESTful APIs and management of relational database schemas were very significant. However, there wasn't well-structured form of project management that resulted in slight confusion over task assignments and deadlines, which we later refined by working in a more agile way..

[Audio] I learned a genuine lesson from this experience about the importance of proper communication and managing the project in line during software development. This would have been possible through regular meetings and implementing project management tools to put our workflow in order and avoid misunderstanding. It also involved getting feedback from the end-users during the developing process to check the application would suit their needs..

[Audio] In future projects, most especially in such a professional setting like the one testified to in the job posting, I will: Implement regular stand-up meetings for clear communication and aligning views with every member of the team. Second, tracking of the progress on the individual tasks using project management tools like Jira or Trello. Engage with the end-users at an early stage of the development process for capturing requirements and feedback. I will continue improving my front-end and back-end skills for making effective contributions to full-stack projects. Facilitate knowledge sharing within a team by working collaboratively on tasks..

[Audio] The combination of these strategies, I believe, is where I can bring both technical expertise and effective teamwork to the Graduate Software developer role at your company. Webb application development and RESTful API knowledge, coupled with continuous learning, go well in mergence with the job responsibilities and skills sought in the position..

Graduate Software Developer – Hook, Hampshire - £32,500 plus benefits Are you a recent graduate with a passion for coding, UI design and a drive for innovation? Step into your future with us as a Graduate Software Developer! Our client pride themselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where fresh talent can thrive and make a real impact. As a key member of the team, you will work alongside experienced professionals on exciting projects, developing cutting-edge software solutions that shape the future of technology. You will have the opportunity to put your theoretical knowledge gained from University to use in an environment where you will add true commercial value. Graduate Software Developer – Role Overview: Although the role will be focused on web application front-ends the you will be working on projects that require you to build full-stack experience and you will work on a range of application areas including database access, alongside other team members who will be more focused on back-end systems. Graduate Software Developer – Key Responsibilities Design and development of application back-end databases. Web application development including responsive user interface design. Work with end-users and other engineers to identify application requirements. Report software development progress. Perform testing and automated test development. Create and maintain product documentation. Promote knowledge sharing across the team and company. Graduate Software Developer – Required Skills: Bachelors or Masters in Software Development Appreciation for web application front-ends using mainstream web frameworks. Ability to understand complex RESTful web APIs including their security requirements. Design and management of relational database schemas. A keen aptitude for learning new technologies and working outside of their comfort zone. Independent problem solving. Ability to show initiative. Good communication skills..