Makers BNB

Instructions

1. First create a new database: CREATE DATABASE makersbnb;
2. Create a test database: CREATE DATABASE makersbnb_test;
3. Create the tables listed in db/migrations;
4. Run bundle
5. Run rackup
6. Open the web browser to http://localhost:9292/ to interact with the app

Project Scope

In this project we have built a clone of airbnb with minimum functiionalities. You can follow the links below to look at our plans and break down of specifications.

1. please click this link for user story represenation
2. please click this link for CRC cards

What went well

• Basic functionality was built
• Successfully implemented git branching workflow
• A greater understanding of front end has been achieved
• We have learnt the importance of the planning phase in a project
• Learned a lot about breaking problems down and alocating to different members of the team
• We have learned a lot of about pull requests and resolving merge conflicts
• Increase in confidence in using git
• Unblocked each other in the team
• Team dynamics were really good, we did not leave anyone behind

What needs to improve

• Need to learn html and css in much more detail, current styling is not that great
• Only achieved basic functionality but need to advance it further
• Front end needs to be more rigorous

Final thoughts

Overall, a very fun challenge to work on and complete.