Week 9 progress video

Summary

The speaker discusses their progress on an eCommerce-like project, covering tasks like user authentication, product display, and related product recommendations. They implemented features such as login and signup validation using specific email domains and integrated AI-generated images into the design. Challenges included delays in completing the 'forgot password' function and admin panel features. The speaker reflects on time management issues but expresses a commitment to improvement. Additionally, they mention their involvement in selecting a communication coordinator for the team, showing a willingness to take on leadership responsibilities.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker worked on designing and implementing an eCommerce-like website, including login and sign-up forms with user validation.
• 😀 They added email domain validation during user registration, restricting it to domains like Gmail, Yahoo, and iCloud.
• 😀 A 'related products' feature was implemented, displaying products based on their brand to improve user experience.
• 😀 AI-designed images were incorporated into the website design, especially for the login page.
• 😀 The speaker encountered delays in implementing the 'forgot password' feature, which impacted their progress for the week.
• 😀 Some tasks, like adding user addresses and order management for the admin panel, were incomplete due to time constraints and errors.
• 😀 The speaker made progress in typing practice, completing around 230-250 chapters on Typing Club.
• 😀 They were involved in a coordination task, working with a roommate and others in leadership and communication roles.
• 😀 The speaker expressed a desire to improve their time management and overcome challenges in the upcoming week.
• 😀 Despite setbacks, the speaker remains optimistic about completing their pending tasks and enhancing their project.
• 😀 Overall, the speaker reflects on both technical progress and personal development in terms of leadership and typing skills.

Q & A

What was the main task completed in Week 7 of the project?

In Week 7, the main task was designing the layout for the e-commerce platform, primarily focusing on creating the login and sign-up pages using Figma.

What validation rules were implemented for the login and sign-up pages in Week 8?

For the login page, email validation was added to ensure that only registered emails from the database could log in. For the sign-up page, email domain validation was implemented, restricting registration to certain domains like Gmail, Yahoo, and iCloud.

How did the related product feature work in Week 8?

The related product feature displayed products that were similar to the current item being viewed. This was based on the brand of the product and fetched data from the admin side to be displayed on the user interface.

What were the major challenges faced during Week 9 of the project?

The challenges in Week 9 included difficulties implementing features such as the 'forgot password' functionality, user address management, and the order management system, which took longer than expected to develop.

Why was the 'forgot password' functionality not completed in Week 9?

The 'forgot password' functionality required more time and attention than anticipated, which led to it being left incomplete by the end of Week 9.

What was the outcome of the team coordination task during Week 9?

During Week 9, the team selected two individuals to serve as coordinators. One of them took the role of the communication coordinator. The user expressed support for encouraging a roommate to take on a leadership position, which was seen as an opportunity for personal development.

How did the user perform in typing practice during the week?

The user made significant progress in typing practice, completing around 230-250 chapters in the typing club, which is part of their ongoing effort to improve typing speed and accuracy.

What specific tasks does the user plan to focus on in the coming week?

In the coming week, the user plans to complete the pending tasks from Week 9, particularly focusing on finalizing the 'forgot password' system, user address management, and the order management system.

What was the reason for choosing a Gap store for the project?

The user chose to design a Gap store instead of a more common e-commerce platform like a clothing shop or an electronic device store because it was a unique and less common choice, which they believed would make the project stand out.

What was the user's reflection on their performance during Week 9?

The user expressed disappointment about not being able to complete all tasks planned for Week 9 due to time constraints and challenges, but they acknowledged that progress was still made and committed to improving in the coming week.