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December 2023 | Christmas Advent

Frank Arellano's Feedback on Christmas Advent

Introduction
Hello Team,
In the wake of our recent participation in Christmas Advent, I've taken some time to reflect on our journey. We've indeed created something priceless. In the spirit of growth and improvement, I want to share my personal takeaways, which might also be beneficial for all of us.

Feedback Points

  1. Embrace Templates: Avoid reinventing the wheel. Utilize available templates to streamline our development process.

  2. Prioritize User Stories and Mockups: Direct our initial efforts towards developing clear user stories and mockups.

  3. Respectful Integration and Trust: Constructively suggest improvements, respect the work of fellow developers. Patience and trust are crucial.

  4. User-Centric Approach: Keep user needs at the forefront, considering their mental models, conventions, and standards.

  5. Start with Simplicity: Avoid complicating things at the beginning. A simple start can lead to a more efficient development process.

  6. Commit to Agile (SCRUM): Embrace SCRUM and Agile methodologies. Code Institute offers valuable content on Agile Development.

  7. Strategic Task Allocation: Assign tasks based on team members' proficiency, which can be checked on the Hackathon's website, to enhance effectiveness.

  8. Improve Communication: Foster a friendlier environment, free from assumptions and judgments.

  9. SCRUM Master's Role: Understand that the project is facilitated, not owned by the SCRUM Master or Project Owner. Align with Agile Development methodologies.

  10. Beyond Coding: Focus on concepts, discipline, standards, conventions, and even trivia moments for a well-rounded development experience.

  11. Professionalism in Software Development: As a seasoned software engineer advised, distinguish between craftsmanship and software development, with the latter requiring a professional approach.

Conclusion
These reflections, primarily meant for my own growth, are shared with the hope that they might resonate with you too. Let's encourage open dialogue, challenge ideas respectfully, and proceed with less resistance for smoother project journeys.