Features: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Next Steps

1. FRQ Page Feature

Strengths:

Allows users to submit, update, and delete free response questions efficiently.
Provides a user-friendly interface with dynamic updates without page reloads.
Integrates seamlessly with the backend API using Python URI.

Weaknesses:

The UI/UX could be more engaging and visually appealing.
Lacks features like user comments or discussions on responses.

Next Steps:

Enhance UI design to improve user engagement.
Implement a comment system for user interaction.
Add better validation and error messages.

2. Question Generation Feature

Strengths:

Generates thought-provoking questions based on selected topics.
Encourages user engagement and participation.
Utilizes external APIs for dynamic content generation.

Weaknesses:

Limited to predefined topics, reducing flexibility.
Error handling could be improved for API failures.

Next Steps:

Expand topic selection to include more diverse categories.
Improve error handling and user feedback for API issues.
Add a feature to allow users to suggest new topics.

3. Backend API Integration

Strengths:

Provides robust CRUD operations for managing free response entries.
Secures requests using JWT authentication.
Supports seamless data flow between frontend and backend.

Weaknesses:

The API documentation could be more comprehensive.
Lacks advanced filtering options for retrieving entries.

Next Steps:

Enhance API documentation for easier integration.
Implement advanced filtering and sorting options.
Add analytics to track API usage and performance.

4. Dynamic UI Updates

Strengths:

Updates the user interface dynamically without page reloads.
Provides a smooth and responsive user experience.
Utilizes modern JavaScript techniques for efficient updates.

Weaknesses:

Some UI elements may not be fully optimized for mobile devices.
Limited animations and transitions for visual appeal.

Next Steps:

Optimize UI for mobile responsiveness.
Add animations and transitions to enhance visual appeal.
Conduct user testing to identify and address usability issues.

Self-Grade Table

Category	Points	Description	Self Grade
Twelve-Week Milestone Log	5	Record five pivotal milestones that capture progress, challenge resolution, and the evolution of your presentation skills over the term.	4.65
Integrated Project Demo	2	Deliver a live demonstration that fully exhibits your project’s features, integrating core requirements and constructive feedback from the review.	1.75
Technical Feature Write-Up	1	Compose a succinct blog post that outlines your project’s key features using clear, professional language aligned with industry standards.	0.82
Conceptual Understanding Quiz	1	Successfully complete and reflect on the multiple-choice questions to demonstrate a robust grasp of the project’s fundamental concepts.	0.91
Comprehensive Reflective Analysis	1	Undertake an in-depth self-assessment to identify both strengths and improvement areas, while mapping out actionable strategies for future growth.	0.87
Total	10	Maximum achievable score.	9.11

Analytics Table

Frontend Contributions	Backend Contributions
Major Contributer	Good efforts

Summary: Why I Deserve a 9.11/10

This project has been a valuable learning experience, allowing me to develop skills in full-stack development, API integration, and dynamic UI updates. My consistent contributions demonstrate my dedication and steady progress. While there is room for improvement, particularly in error handling and my behavior in class with regarding to me being on task. I have been a strong team member and contributed meaningful features. Not just to my page but for our entire website by being the UI/UX designer and styling our entire website the same way. For these reasons, I believe I deserve a 9.11/10 on this retrospective self-grade.