Tasks and Duties
Task Objective
The goal of this week’s assignment is to plan a robust agribusiness software solution from a junior software developer’s perspective. In this task, you will define a clear set of software requirements, business functionalities, and strategies to address agribusiness challenges through a digital solution. The completed deliverable should be a DOC file that details your research findings, planning process, and a roadmap for software development.
Expected Deliverable
A DOC file (Word Document) containing:
- A summary of analyzed agribusiness challenges
- Well-documented system requirements (both functional and non-functional)
- A project roadmap outlining feasible milestones
- A risk analysis section with suggested mitigation strategies
Key Steps
- Research publicly available information on the current challenges in the agribusiness industry.
- Identify potential software features that can offer tangible solutions.
- Develop a detailed list of requirements and prioritize them.
- Create a roadmap with clear phases, including deadlines and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Produce a risk analysis report addressing potential project issues.
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be evaluated based on clarity, depth of research, thoroughness of requirements documentation, logical roadmap development, and the quality of risk assessment. The document must be self-contained and exceed 200 words of detailed, well-structured content in sections. This assignment is designed to require approximately 30 to 35 hours of work.
Task Objective
This week's task is dedicated to designing the architecture of an agribusiness software system that you planned in Week 1. As a junior software developer, you will now translate the requirements into a comprehensive technical design and documentation. The DOC file deliverable must articulate your solution’s overall design, including system components, communication mechanisms, and chosen technologies.
Expected Deliverable
Create a DOC file that includes:
- An overview of the proposed software architecture.
- Detailed flow diagrams and component interaction charts.
- A justification for chosen frameworks, languages, and technologies.
- Technical specifications, including module definitions and interface descriptions.
Key Steps
- Review your documented requirements from Week 1.
- Define the overall system architecture including client and server interactions.
- Sketch detailed component and data flow diagrams using tools of your choice, then describe them.
- Document technology choices with pros and cons explanations.
- Detail the integration strategies and security considerations.
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be evaluated on the depth and clarity of the architectural design, how well the design meets the documented requirements, the reasoning behind the technology choices, and the overall quality and organization of your documentation. Ensure your document is comprehensive and exceeds 200 words.
Task Objective
This week, your focus shifts to executing a portion of the agribusiness software solution by developing a basic prototype that demonstrates critical functionalities. As a junior software developer, you will write pseudo-code or high-level code samples and develop unit tests that validate core functions based on the design elaborated in Week 2. The DOC file deliverable should meticulously document your coding approach, methodology, and provide test case descriptions along with the outcomes.
Expected Deliverable
The final DOC file must include:
- A detailed explanation of the developed code (or pseudo-code) for key functionalities.
- An outline of chosen programming paradigms and technologies used.
- Descriptions of unit tests created, including test cases and expected outcomes.
- A discussion of any challenges encountered and how they were addressed.
Key Steps
- Select one or two core functionalities from your earlier design.
- Implement a prototype or provide high-level pseudo-code that demonstrates these functionalities.
- Create unit tests for each key function and document the testing process and results.
- Include error handling and exception scenarios in your tests.
- Compile all the analysis, code samples, and testing processes into a clearly structured DOC file.
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be assessed based on the clarity and effectiveness of your code explanation, the quality of unit testing documentation, and alignment with previously defined requirements. The document must be well-structured, exceed 200 words, and should reflect approximately 30 to 35 hours of work.
Task Objective
The final week focuses on the evaluation and debugging phase of your software development process. This task requires you to analyze and reflect on your previous development work, identify bugs, propose enhancements, and document your findings in a structured manner. As you evaluate the functionality and performance of the prototype developed in Week 3, you will prepare a comprehensive presentation document in DOC format that details the evaluation process, debugging methods, and future recommendations.
Expected Deliverable
Submit a DOC file which includes:
- A summary of the evaluation process and methodologies used.
- Detailed description of identified bugs or performance issues.
- A series of steps taken to debug and resolve these issues.
- Recommendations for further development and potential feature enhancements.
- An executive summary suitable for presentation to stakeholders.
Key Steps
- Review the functioning of the prototype or code sample implemented in Week 3.
- Create a list of observed bugs and performance issues through systematic testing.
- Document detailed debugging logs and steps taken to resolve each issue.
- Analyze the performance through qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Develop a set of recommendations and enhancements for future iterations.
- Compile all information in a DOC file with clear sections and visual aids where appropriate.
Evaluation Criteria
Your work will be evaluated based on the thoroughness of the bug analysis, the effectiveness and clarity of debugging measures taken, the quality of future recommendations, and the overall presentation quality of the documentation. Ensure your assignment is detailed, exceeding 200 words, and reflects a realistic investment of approximately 30 to 35 hours.