Some Fall Feedback
This term started out a little rough with the delay of project assignments. I am glad that applying to a project was mentioned early as I know some graduates that did not know the importance of applying to a project. I found that the week to week release dates and turn in dates were consistent and appreciated that. I think it would be beneficial to make an announcement when an assignment that has a further out due date is released. I sometimes miss release dates for multiweek assignments because I organize myself primarily by the due dates and announcements that are made.
Project Progress
Going into winter break, I find myself at a good point to sum up the project progress so far. I have spent a lot of time writing and formatting all of the documents that were put together to plan the project. I would say that writing is just as if not more important for this term of class than knowing about technology and coding is. This term laid the majority of the groundwork for the project. We spent time researching the problem of wine fraud. I found there are some starts at solutions but they are all very segregated by region and there is no similar technology in the Northwest. The team produced well rounded documents on the project requirements and design. We also spent a decent chunk of time researching blockchain technology and getting a handle on what to expect as we roll into next term.
Finally Finals!
As the term comes to a close, I feel good about everything that has happened. I have had a few wrenches thrown in my direction, such as my support for the fire fighting efforts and the extension to my trip out of state due to a broken aircraft. This term I am fortunate enough not to have any finals, but with that has come a lot of projects. I know this term has left me with a lesson in time management if nothing else.
