{"id":25,"date":"2025-03-07T05:26:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T05:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/minisblog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2025-03-07T05:26:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T05:26:10","slug":"a-work-in-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/minisblog\/2025\/03\/07\/a-work-in-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"A Work In Progress!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When I was picking my senior project, I knew I wanted to do something that combined a couple of things I\u2019ve always found interesting, mobile development and navigation systems. I love how mobile apps connect us, especially because I spend so much time on my phone. Honestly, I can\u2019t even remember the last time I opened Pinterest on my laptop just to scroll. Everything is on my phone for me, so naturally, mobile development just felt like the right fit.

But when we started diving into the actual work, I realized not everyone sees things the same way. I knew my teammates were aiming for a native app, and at first, I didn’t think much of it. I thought, “Sure, we\u2019ll get a native app working in three quarters, no big deal.” But as we got into the details, we realized that it was way more time-consuming than we had imagined. And the thing is, I didn\u2019t really share my thoughts with them when I should had. Instead of saying, “Hey, maybe we should start with a mobile app,” I just went with the flow. We ended up starting with a web app.

Don\u2019t get me wrong, I’m excited about the app and I\u2019m not complaining. I didn’t let them know, and that’s on me. It was easier to let others take the lead than to voice my opinion, even though I felt strongly about it. Looking back, though, that was a wake-up call. It reminded me that just because something makes sense to me, doesn\u2019t mean it makes sense to everyone else. People are drawn to different technologies, and as engineers, we each have our own preferences and interests. This whole process has really shown me how diverse our approaches can be.

With only two weeks left in the quarter, here\u2019s what three months of work has taught me:

Communicate What You Think:<\/strong>
If I don’t share what I think, others won\u2019t know. For example, I felt that the app would work better on mobile, especially with the maps and photos (it just seemed like it would be more intuitive for users). I should’ve said something to the team, and maybe we could\u2019ve worked on a mobile app for our demo instead of a web app. But that\u2019s on me for not sharing my thinking process with them earlier.

People Think Differently, and That\u2019s Totally Fine:<\/strong>
I\u2019ve learned that everyone has a different perspective, and that\u2019s actually a good thing. I\u2019ve seen how Escher has created beautiful designs for our web app, and he\u2019s really stepped up as a leader in guiding the team. It\u2019s been awesome seeing how much he brings to the table, and I\u2019m grateful for his input. It\u2019s taught me that having a variety of ideas can only make the project better.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work:<\/strong>
What I\u2019ve really enjoyed is working with my teammates. They\u2019re focused, hardworking, and I know I can count on them. It\u2019s not just about the tech, though; it\u2019s about the way we all work together. Even though I\u2019m learning new technologies that I\u2019m not super familiar with, the collaboration and support from my team make it all worth it.

At the end of the day, this project isn\u2019t just about the tech we\u2019re using or what technologies I like. It\u2019s about learning how to communicate better, how to work with people who think differently, and how to focus on the bigger picture which is creating something that works. Sure, there have been some challenges, but I\u2019m excited to keep learning and seeing where this project takes me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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