CoffeeChat Phase 2 ‐ Summary

CoffeeChat Phase 2 - Summary

Goals & Objectives:

The goal for phase 2 was to provide Coffee Chat users with the tools they need to facilitate ongoing communication with their matches and help foster long-term professional relationships post-meeting.

Our objective was to create chat functionality, as well as update the look and feel of the app to be more on-brand.

Wins:

• Updated the user flow for a more streamlined experience
• Updated the look of the app to be more on-brand
  • Prioritized mobile-first, when making updates
• Utilized mock data to prove out various data flow concepts, including:
  • Chat functionality
  • Connection matching
  • Meeting scheduling

Challenges:

• Time and scheduling constraints
• Learning curve with Firebase
• Scope and focus changes

Opportunities for Improvement in Future Phases:

• Mock data updates

  • Improved data-shaping for various use cases
  • Less hard-coding, more dynamic data
  • Unified mock data file?

• Improved communication with Backend Team (MergeIntegration)

  • Will most likely need updates to the backend for various feature adds and improved functionality

• Firebase integration

  • Test environment
  • Production environment

• Responsiveness

  • Additional styling for Tablet and Desktop
  • Mobile responsiveness refinement

• Accessibility

  • Varies throughout the app, needs more attention

• Commented code

  • Code comments were kept as breadcrumbs pertaining to previous decisions
    • Some code may be able to be utilized, if refined/reworked
    • Some code are candidates for removal

• Implement Context API for state management

• Add PR template for message and overview consistency