Milestone 4 : Development and Deployment

Milestone 4 focuses on developing, testing, and deploying a user-facing application that integrates all components from previous milestones. This milestone ensures the project is functional, well-tested, and ready for real-world usage through automation and deployment strategies.

Key dates:

  • Due date: Apr 17

Template Repository

Milestone 4 Template

Objectives:

  • App Design, Setup, and Code Organization:
    • Design the application’s overall architecture, including the user interface and underlying code structure.
    • Emphasize clean code organization for maintainability and efficiency.
  • APIs & Frontend Integration:
    • Develop robust APIs for communication between the front end and back end.
    • Implement a user-friendly front-end interface using these APIs for a seamless user experience.

Deliverables:

  1. Application Design Document:
    • A detailed document outlining the application’s architecture, user interface, and code organization.
    • Should Include:
      • Solution Architecture: High-level overview of system components and their interactions.
      • Technical Architecture: Specific technologies, frameworks, and design patterns used.
  2. APIs & Frontend Implementation:
    • Working code for APIs and the front-end interface.
    • Should Include:
      • GitHub Repository: All source code with logical organization and proper documentation.
      • README File: Description of application components, setup instructions, and usage guidelines.