Features: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Next Steps

1. CodePalette Feature

Strengths:

Allows users to submit, update, and delete programming languages efficiently.
Uses a frontend form and dynamic table to display data in an organized manner.
Integrates seamlessly with the backend API using Python URI.

Weaknesses:

The UI/UX could be more engaging and user-friendly for a social media experience.
Lacks features like user comments, reactions, or discussions on programming languages.

Next Steps:

Improve UI design to enhance user engagement.
Implement a comment/reaction system for community interaction.
Add better validation and error messages.

2. Leaderboard Feature

Strengths:

Tracks and displays top contributors effectively.
Encourages competition and engagement among users.
Dynamically updates rankings based on contributions.

Weaknesses:

Might lack filtering options for different ranking criteria.
No mechanism to prevent spam or unfair ranking manipulation.
Needs better visuals and animations for a more engaging experience.

Next Steps:

Implement filtering options (e.g., by time period, category).
Add security measures to prevent ranking abuse.
Improve UI with animations and interactive elements.

3. Backend Admin Dashboard

Strengths:

Provides administrators with control over user submissions and content.
Supports moderation of programming language entries.
Helps track system performance and user activity.

Weaknesses:

The UI may not be intuitive or streamlined for admin usage.
Lacks role-based access control (RBAC) for different admin levels.
Limited analytics and reporting functionalities.

Next Steps:

Improve dashboard design for ease of use.
Implement RBAC for better security and management.
Add analytics and reports for user trends and content performance.

4. General Settings API

Strengths:

Allows customization of platform-wide settings.
Provides a centralized way to manage site descriptions

Weaknesses:

May lack detailed documentation for easy setup and modification.

Next Steps:

Improve input validation and error handling.
Incorporate into Footer of the Page on Frontend

5. Health API

Strengths:

Monitors system health and uptime.
Helps identify performance bottlenecks and failures.
Provides real-time status updates for backend services.

Weaknesses:

May not provide detailed logs or insights into failures.
Needs better alerting mechanisms for critical issues.
Could integrate with external monitoring tools for better diagnostics.

Next Steps:

Enhance logging and debugging information.
Implement automated alerts for system failures.
Integrate with external monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana.

Self-Grade Table

Category	Details	Self-Grade (Out of 1)
Learning & Skill Growth	Gained experience in Flask, Deployment, AWS, and Frontend to Backend integration.	0.20
Commit Analytics	Committed even while in India, showing dedication and consistency in project contributions.	0.22
Work Ethic & Collaboration	Assisted classmates in multiple periods, added features for group members, stayed productive.	0.15
Areas for Improvement	Need to maintain focus consistently and work on improving efficiency in problem-solving and deployment strategies.	0.15
Total	Comprehensive contribution and consistent effort throughout the trimester.	0.92

Analytics Table

Frontend Contributions	Backend Contributions
2nd Highest Contributor	Leading Contributor

Summary: Why I Deserve a 0.92/1

This trimester has been filled with ups and downs, but I have made significant progress. Before this trimester, I had little experience with Flask, AWS, or full-stack deployment, but I have since developed these skills and applied them to my work. My commit analytics show my steady contributions, even when I was in India, demonstrating dedication and consistency. While there is always room for improvement, I have been a strong team member, contributed meaningful features, and maintained a productive work ethic. For these reasons, I believe I deserve a 0.92/1 on this retrospective self-grade.

Full Review Self Grade

Category	Points	Description	Self Grade
Five tasks over 12 weeks	5	List five things completed, including issues addressed, burndown tracking, and presentation work.	4.6
Full Stack Project Demo	2	Demonstrate the project, highlight CPT requirements, and incorporate N@tM feedback.	1.90
Project Feature Blog Write-up	1	Use CPT/FRQ language to write a structured blog post on project features.	0.92
MCQ Completion	1	Successfully complete and reflect on multiple-choice questions.	0.93
Retrospective Reflection	1	- Reflect on strengths and weaknesses - Create next steps plans for improvement - Engage with peer projects and document interests - Think about future steps in CompSci, classes, college, internships, or career - Help a new peer with final exam prep or conduct a live review with Ms. Pataki - Send a detailed summary of review points 24 hours in advance, including a self-grade assessment	0.92
Total	10	Maximum possible score.	9.27