Week 1: Develop a Project Plan for a New Application:

The first task involves developing a detailed project plan for an application that solves a common problem in the hospitality industry. Your plan should include: project scope, stakeholders, key milestones, timeline, risk assessment, and budget. The objective of this task is to demonstrate your understanding of project planning and management in the context of application engineering. Start by identifying a problem in the hospitality industry that can be solved by a new application. Then, prepare a detailed project plan. The final deliverable should be a DOC file containing the project plan. You will be evaluated on the clarity of your plan, the relevance and feasibility of your proposed application, and your consideration of key project management principles.

Week 2: Design a Prototype of the Application:

This week, you will design a prototype of the application you planned in Week 1. The prototype should demonstrate the key features and user interface of the application. You will need to include detailed descriptions and sketches of each screen in the application, user interaction flow, and how each feature will work. Start by identifying the key features of your application. Then, sketch and describe each screen and user flow. The final deliverable should be a DOC file containing the prototype design. You will be evaluated on the functionality and user-friendliness of your design, as well as the clarity and detail of your descriptions.

Week 3: Develop a Testing Strategy for the Application:

In Week 3, you will develop a comprehensive testing strategy for your application. This should include unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing. Your strategy should detail the purpose of each test, the steps to carry out the test, and the expected results. Begin by understanding the purpose and process of each type of testing. Then, design a strategy for testing your application, including each type of test. The final deliverable should be a DOC file detailing your testing strategy. You will be evaluated on the comprehensiveness of your strategy and your understanding of testing principles in application engineering.

Week 4: Prepare a Deployment and Maintenance Plan for the Application:

The final task is to prepare a deployment and maintenance plan for your application. This should include a deployment strategy, a schedule for regular maintenance and updates, a system for tracking and resolving bugs, and a plan for scaling the application as user numbers grow. Start by researching best practices for deploying and maintaining applications. Then, develop a plan tailored to your application, including all the elements described above. The final deliverable should be a DOC file containing your deployment and maintenance plan. You will be evaluated on the feasibility and thoroughness of your plan, and your consideration of key factors in application deployment and maintenance.