Plans and thoughts about Custom Scripts Containerization project

This project will allow users to save their custom data analysis scripts in the Docker. So the main technologies will be used is Docker.

  • Why did you and your team choose the technologies you did?

Not all users are comfortable to code in Jupiter Notebook or having the programming skills required to work with it. Docker serve such purpose that package the applications and their dependencies into a portable containerm so that the application can be run the same way across different environments.

  • How will your project use them?

We plan to convert Jupiter Notebook codes inputted by users to Python scripts, and then pack Python scripts and its dependencis into Docker container image.

  • What are their pros and cons?

Docker containers provide a consistent environment for applications to run in different environments, although they do have a learning curve and can be complex to configure.

  • What were the alternatives?

Kubernetes may be an alternative tool to managing containerized applications, but Kubernetes containers are larger and consume more resources when deployed.

  • What do you like or dislike about your system UI/UX?

We will be following the same UI style for the software. which is simple and clean. However, we will highlight important elements using color.

  • What do you like or dislike about your server/backend system/API?

A button to trigger the Docker image will be added to UI. Backend includes a function to validate the .ipynb file. I think it will be proper meet the requimrent of this project.

  • What do you like or dislike about your design modularity? Does it enable each of your to work independently?

The current modular design includes all necessary tasks that follow the flowchart as the users. Each of the team members has picked some individual tasks, so we can work independently and test integration at the end,

  • Anything else

The marketing team from the sponsor company will be sending us the Docker image.

What You Need to Know About me and CS467

My background and why switch to Computer Science in my mid-career

Hello, my name is Stephanie Chen and I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in CA. For the past several years, I have worked in the field of accounting and finance, where I have gained valuable experience in cost accounting and data analysis, and other accounting-related tasks.

I decided to transition to the field of computer science, as I have always been interested in technology and its potential to transform businesses and society.

To prepare for this transition, I have been pursuing a second bachelor of computer science from Oregon State University, and gained some practical experience through an internship and a contractor job! This kind of hands-on experience is invaluable in helping me build some skills and understanding of the industry.

About project

I was hoping to work on projects such as Custom scripts containerization for the Research laboratory notebooks, Cloud-based Application for Fire Department 911 Risk Analysis, and AI/ML Bitcoin Trading Bot.

For Custom scripts containerization for the Research laboratory notebooks, I can use tools like Docker or Kubernetes. These tools can help me package the scripts and dependencies into a container that can be easily shared and run on different machines. Additionally, you can explore notebook platforms like Jupyter to integrate my containerized scripts into a notebook environment.

For Cloud-based Application for Fire Department 911 Risk Analysis, I’m interested in pursuing a career in software development, this project can demonstrate your skills in building cloud-based applications that are scalable and secure.

For AI/ML Bitcoin Trading Bot, I can use machine learning techniques and data visualization tools to visualize the data and trends. Additionally, I can use a cryptocurrency exchange API to connect your trading bot to the market and execute trades automatically based on your predictions.

By the end, I was chosen to work on Custom scripts containerization for the Research laboratory notebooks. My goal is not only get “A”, but also learn Containerization technology to create, manage, and deploy container images for your custom scripts, making it easier to share and reproduce your research work, and learn to automate custom scripts containerization with help of tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Through this course, I want to learn how to plan, manage, and execute a relatively large-scale software project using industry-standard methodologies, and how to design and develop a software solution using programming languages, frameworks, and tools that are appropriate for the project.

As a team planner, I will be responsible for creating project plans and defining project timelines and milestones. I don’t worry much about working with my teammates, as long as we can establish clear goals and roles, set deadlines and hold each other accountable and communicate effectively.

Last but not least, I wish everyone in the team will enjoy this journey.