This sprint pushed us a bit more out of our comfort zones as we moved deeper into authentication, authorization and infrastructure setup. While we had a better sense of our team dynamics and project direction, some unexpected technical challenges tested our adaptability and communication. Especially, With Keycloak setup and JWT integration becoming a major focus, we encountered some unexpected challenges that helped us grow both technically and as a team.

Evidence of activity

• Configure Realm Export Script/Command(s): Exported realm configuration from binary to JSON to enable version control and team collaboration.
• Added user group/role to JWT payload: Configured keycloak settings to add users needed information to JWT payload.

What worked well

Clearer Role Distribution:
This sprint had more defined roles, which helped prevent overlap and increased efficiency.

Deeper Technical Understanding:
Working with Keycloak gave us valuable hands-on experience with client scopes, tokens, and user roles.

Proactive Communication:
Team members were quicker to reach out for testing, review, and feedback. That made a noticeable difference in momentum.

why didn’t work well:
One major challenge was managing Keycloak realm configuration collaboratively.

At first, we exported Keycloak changes (clients, roles, users) using the admin console, which generated binary .realm files. These couldn’t be diffed, merged, or version-controlled properly. This became a blocker when multiple teammates made changes at the same time.

The workaround:

• We each exported changes into JSON format.
• Then we manually merged the configurations later, ensuring nothing was overwritten.
• We also began documenting our changes to avoid confusion.

It was tedious and not ideal, but we learned the value of choosing version-control-friendly formats early on when working with tools like Keycloak.

Individual improvement goals:
– Programming Improvement: Over the last sprint, I struggled with translating my thought process into actual code and logic. This made me realize that while computer science courses often emphasize theory, I need to spend more time improving my practical programming skills to bridge that gap.

– Ask Sooner: I struggled with JWT for hours, when help was just a message away.

Apprenticeship Pattern: “Concrete Skills”

Summary:
The “Concrete Skills” pattern emphasizes the importance of acquiring real, tangible skills that make you immediately useful to a team. These are the kinds of abilities that allow you to contribute from day one—whether it’s setting up a development environment, debugging a system, or deploying a service.

Why I Chose It:
This sprint made me realize how much more confident and helpful I feel when I have concrete, hands-on experience with the tools we’re using, especially Keycloak. Initially, I felt lost trying to work with realm exports and JWT validation because I didn’t have real-world practice with them. After digging in and troubleshooting the JSON config issue, I started gaining practical skills that I could apply directly to our project.

How It Could’ve Helped Earlier:
If I had taken time before the sprint to develop specific, concrete skills—like how to export/import Keycloak realms properly, or how JWT verification works at the code level, I could have contributed more efficiently and with less frustration. This pattern reminded me that building a toolbox of real, usable skills is what makes you valuable in a team setting—not just theoretical knowledge.

Final Thought

Sprint 2 challenged me on a deeper level, not just with code, but with collaboration, tooling, and infrastructure. The lessons around version control, documentation, and communication will stick with us as we move forward. We’re not just building an app—we’re learning how to work like a real development team.

From the blog CS@Worcester – The Bits & Bytes Universe by skarkonan and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

When choosing an apprenticeship patten to write about for this sprint, Chapter 4’s Rubbing Elbows stuck out almost immediately. The problem raised by the authors is one for those who prefer to work independently when writing and developing software. The agency to decide which direction to approach a task, coupled with the efficiency of being the only decision maker, is appealing, and developers can absolutely be successful working this way.

The downside is, those who work alone cannot draw on the experience and knowledge of others, and place a hard limit on their productivity. Additionally, there are so many micro-techniques that can sometimes only be learned through partnership; small strategies that on their own are insignificant but accumulate over time into a much stronger knowledge-base.

The balance between independent and team focused development is something that I would like to continue to work at. Over the past sprint, I believe I did a better job of communicating progress on my issues and problems I needed help with. That said, I could always be better. I would like to place more focus on making myself available to my team mates for assistance with issues. Partially due to the desire to be productive and deliver a successful product, but also due to the ideas outlined in the Rubbing Elbows pattern. I’ve found over the past sprint that an area I’d like to improve in is the more practical knowledge that I would normally pick up working in groups and communicating with my team.

Some tasks I accomplished during the sprint:

1. Completed JSDoc Environment setup: Our backend code now uses JSDoc compatible tags in comment lines, which is used to auto-generate developer documentation. Link
2. buildReport outputs correct report totals with headers: the buildReport class in our reporting system backend correctly formats report headers and calculates correct tallies for visit info. Link

For the final sprint, I plan on finalizing the buildReport backend code and designing tests to be ran on the function. The final component is the connection between the backend code and the database, which I also will be working on with my team. Because we are now in the final sprint, my main overall goal is to finish developing the project as far along as time allows before making sure the environment is prepared for future work.

From the blog Griffin Butler Computer Science Blog by Griffin Butler and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Last week, my team completed our second Sprint. Like the first Sprint, we did a good job. Each of us stuck to the parts we left off after the first Sprint, so with me, that meant continuing with the CheckInventory frontend. The issue I wanted to get done by the end of the first Sprint was connecting the backend to frontend, so that instead of displaying a hardcoded value, it would pull from the backend. By doing so, the frontend would have its full functionality. However, that was easier said than done, as I spent almost two weeks trying to figure it out, only for my teammate to figure it out before me. They had created a shared network for their frontend that connected to the backend. I ended up using the same shared network with no problems. I created a method that called ‘GET’ from the backend in order to display the value. The next issue was figuring out how to call this method upon mounting the page. I spent a week trying to solve this, until it was suggested that I try calling it through a button press, as that had success with my teammate’s frontend. I tried that, but the button simply refreshed the page. Later, I tried a different button, which ultimately worked. However, I was not satisfied with that, so I did some more research and found a ‘beforeMount’ method, which solved the problem. I committed, and made a merge request for both the shared network, method and mount issue. With a week left of the Sprint, I spent time playing around with the design of the frontend, as there was discussion in the visual identity team. I refactored the frontend in order to call the header, CheckInventory, and footer components in the App.vue file, instead of using a router, like it was originally. I then fixed the footer to sit properly, and used the appropriate colors and fonts, according to the school’s guidelines. I completely overhauled the header, using the ‘Thea’s Pantry’ logo, adding a navigation bar, and adding a yellow strip to the bottom. Additionally, I used the correct colors and fonts, once again complying with the school’s guidelines. I was able to commit and merge those changes before the end of the Sprint, and present them to the client.

What worked well was still communication. We all communicate really well, and when we need something from someone, or someone to review something, it’s done fairly quickly. Our chemistry has also become more friendly, we’re more open and joke around with each other, while also being strict with our work. Speaking of work, something else that worked well was solidifying our roles in a way. Since we all stayed working with stuff we worked on during the first Sprint, we knew what we were doing from the beginning, instead of figuring out everything from scratch. Personally, what worked well for me was being proactive, especially with the design part of the frontend. I felt motivated to make it look good, and it felt less like work. However, something that did not work for me was again the expectation of doing enough. Towards the end, I felt like I was, but I felt most of the time I wasted a lot of time researching. It is not exactly my fault, but it also is.

As a team, there’s not much we can improve on, as communication is good, chemistry is great, and we have done a lot of work and progress. Something I suggested in the last blog post was clarifying what we are working on, like a stand up at the start of class. We had done this one time. Although I do not think it’s necessary, it could be a way to clear up confusion if there is any. Personally, what I want to improve on myself is using my time better. I feel I spend too much time researching, and although I cannot just speed that up, I could do it more efficiently.

The Apprenticeship pattern I chose for this Sprint was “Retreat into Competence,” in layman’s terms means I am overwhelmed by how dumb I am. This is referring to the fact that I have to spend time researching in order to fix my issues. There is nothing wrong with doing that, it is just that I spend too much time doing that. If I had read that before the Sprint, it probably wouldn’t have changed anything.

From the blog CS@Worcester – Cao's Thoughts by antcao and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

https://gitlab.com/LibreFoodPantry/client-solutions/theas-pantry/inventorysystem-category-based/frontend/-/blob/WEB-APP-FRONTEND/src/frontend/src/components/BurgerMenu.vue?ref_type=heads

This is the link to the burgermenu component that I recently implemented.

https://gitlab.com/LibreFoodPantry/client-solutions/theas-pantry/inventorysystem-category-based/frontend/-/blob/WEB-APP-FRONTEND/src/frontend/src/App.vue?ref_type=heads

This is the link to the change i made in APP.vue to make sure the navigations between pages was working.

What Worked Well

What worked well this sprint was my ability to identify the direction I needed to go in early. By proactively researching what types of menus we needed (such as a scanning menu and an inventory display menu), I was able to start building out the feature rather than waiting for instruction. Additionally, I took more ownership of frontend work this sprint, which helped me feel more confident in my contributions. Our team also communicated better this time, which made planning and aligning tasks easier.

What Didn’t Work Well

Time management was one of my weaker areas this sprint. While I began working on the menu features early, I underestimated how long certain aspects, like tying barcode input to inventory display, would take. As a result, some parts are still in development. Another issue was not asking for help as early as I should have when I got stuck on some front-end design decisions, which could’ve saved me time.

Team Improvement Suggestions

Our team has improved in communication and breaking down tasks, but we could still do a better job tracking progress on GitLab. Sometimes, issues remain open even after tasks are completed, which makes it harder to see what’s done at a glance. Adding regular, short update posts during the week, even if work hasn’t been pushed yet would help us stay more aligned. I also think we could benefit from regular 15-minute team syncs mid-sprint.

Personal Improvement Suggestions

Individually, I’d like to work on improving my frontend development speed and getting more comfortable integrating UI features with logic and API calls. I also need to be better about reaching out when I hit roadblocks rather than spending too long stuck. Going forward, I will try to break down my assigned features into smaller sub-tasks and check them off one by one to maintain steady momentum.

Apprenticeship Pattern: “Expose Your Ignorance”

Summary:
The “Expose Your Ignorance” pattern, found in Chapter 2 of Apprenticeship Patters by Dave Hoover and Adewale Oshineye, emphasizes that developers shouldn’t hide what they don’t know. Instead, they should openly acknowledge areas of inexperience and use that as a tool to learn and grow. This transparency not only helps personal development but also builds trust within teams and encourages collaboration.

Why I Chose This Pattern:
I chose this pattern because it perfectly describes one of the issues I struggled with this sprint. There were a few moments where I wasn’t entirely sure how to implement something correctly in Vue.js, especially around the menu layout and dynamic binding of scanned values. Instead of asking for help or noting my uncertainty in discord chat, I tried to figure it out myself and ended up wasting valuable time.

How It Could Have Helped This Sprint:
Had I truly embraced this pattern earlier, I would have flagged those areas where I felt unsure and asked for input from my teammates or professor. This could have saved me hours of trial and error and allowed me to refocus on other key tasks. Going forward, I want to normalize being transparent about what I don’t know so I can get help sooner and grow faster.

From the blog CS@Worcester – Software Dev Capstone by Jaylon Brodie and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

https://gitlab.com/LibreFoodPantry/client-solutions/theas-pantry/documentation/-/merge_requests/14

This is my merge request for my finished task of writing documentation on how to implement and use nodemon for faster, more efficient development.

For Sprint 2, what worked well for me as an individual was being able to use the other pieces of documentation as a reference, and also being able to utilize Markdown’s formatting to give the documentation a clear and understandable look. I had also kept track of my process of installing nodemon with a Google Doc file, which made it immensely easier to retrace my steps and know what worked and what didn’t. Although it was my first time writing documentation, I didn’t feel lost at any points, and I was able to create a set of instructions I felt confident in and proud of.

As a team, we stayed very organized throughout the entire Sprint, keeping track of issues and merge requests as they were posted. Most merge requests were either discussed in-class or over Discord, which helped the other team members understand the changes being made. I feel like we really gelled well as a team, and morale was high, which enabled everyone to feel comfortable with bringing up issues or asking for help. Everyone has been great at completing their fair share of work, both when it comes to the project itself and the Sprint Review presentations. 

On an individual level, what didn’t work well was I felt as if I became distracted at times during class, when I could have been more focused on completing my work. This is something I am actively working on being better at. I could be a bit more productive in-class sometimes, but this is not to say I never get anything done. I also felt as if I wasn’t completely sure about how the documentation should be written, or if the instructions I wrote would be applicable to everyone. This is something I think is okay at this point, but it was a bit of a back-and-forth struggle when it came to making certain decisions.

On a team level, there was not much that did not work well. We’ve improved our communication from last Sprint, and we are getting issues done and merge requests out at a steady pace. I think something we might need to clear ourselves up on are certain issues regarding visuals, but otherwise I think we are in a good spot.

To improve as a team, we should ask either Professor Wurst, the client, or the Visual Identity Team some clarifying questions about our issues (what the visuals of the webpages are supposed to look like, for example). I think we could clean up our Issue Board a bit as well, as it seems a little cluttered with old Issues.

To improve as an individual, I should definitely try and focus a bit more during class. Productivity would increase, and hopefully I could get more done with the time we have left. I could do better in arriving to class on time, as the last couple of classes I was running late and had to search for parking for a long time. 

For this Sprint, not many of the Apprenticeship Patterns apply to me, so I’ve decided to go with “ Rubbing Elbows”. This describes a situation where one feels there are better techniques to the craft that are escaping them. This may not be exactly true, but it seems to be based on the apprentice’s experience and emotions about what they’re working on. It stems from stagnated learning, which can lead to one feeling inferior about their implementation.

I selected this pattern because while I was writing the documentation for implementing nodemon, I felt as if I was overcomplicating the whole process and that there was an easier way to accomplish the same goal. I felt that, realistically, installing nodemon shouldn’t have been too difficult, and that I was using an inferior way to implement it. It relates to my experience during this Sprint because I was feeling inadequate about my work being the “right” approach to implement nodemon.

If I had read the pattern before/during the Sprint, I would have asked another team member to work with me on installing nodemon to see if it was truly as convoluted as I was making it. The other developer might come up with a different solution, which would be a good perspective to have.

From the blog CS@Worcester – Josh's Coding Journey by joshuafife and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

During Sprint-2, my focus was on contributing to the tasks assigned to me through GitLab. These tasks included Issue 4 and Issue 2. Both were critical components in ensuring the functionality and reliability of the fake frontend module in the LibreFoodPantry project. As the sprint progressed, I had the opportunity to reflect on the highs, the challenges, and the lessons learned. Here’s my summary of the experience.

Evidence of Activity on GitLab

• Issue 4: Task to implement functionality improvement in the fake frontend. This required debugging and making updates to enhance module performance.
• Issue 2: Debugging and addressing existing issues with edge case scenarios in the fake frontend module.

These activities provided me with valuable experience in problem-solving and adapting to unexpected challenges, which were prevalent throughout the sprint.

What Worked Well

One of the key successes during Sprint-2 was the level of collaboration within the team. Regular communication ensured that tasks were clearly defined, and support was readily available when needed. I found that breaking down complex problems into smaller, manageable components made debugging much more efficient. Issue 2, in particular, benefited from this approach, saving considerable time and allowing me to focus on improving code reliability. Additionally, Issue 4 was completed with minimal revisions thanks to the clarity of the requirements and prior preparation.

What Didn’t Work Well

However, Sprint-2 also presented its fair share of challenges. Initially, unfamiliarity with certain aspects of the codebase slowed my progress. The intricate structure of the fake frontend module required extra time to understand before making meaningful contributions. Furthermore, testing processes revealed several edge cases that were not anticipated during planning, leading to some delays in resolving issues. These experiences underscored the importance of early preparation and thorough testing.

Changes to Improve as a Team

Reflecting on the sprint, there are several improvements the team could make to enhance our efficiency:

1. Knowledge Sharing: Organizing sessions to familiarize team members with the codebase would help reduce delays caused by a lack of understanding.
2. Proactive Testing: Incorporating more comprehensive testing during the earlier phases of the sprint could catch edge cases sooner.
3. Clearer Documentation: Providing detailed documentation of tasks and processes can ensure everyone is aligned and reduce ambiguity.

Changes to Improve as an Individual

At a personal level, I identified several areas for growth:

1. Skill Development: Spending dedicated time learning tools and frameworks used in the project would enhance my ability to tackle tasks with confidence.
2. Proactive Engagement: Being more proactive in seeking clarification when tasks feel ambiguous would help minimize initial slowdowns.
3. Time Management: Allocating focused work periods for specific tasks could improve overall productivity.

Apprenticeship Pattern Selection: “Expand Your Bandwidth”

• Summary: “Expand Your Bandwidth” is a pattern that emphasizes the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone to learn new tools, techniques, and frameworks. By actively seeking opportunities to grow, developers can broaden their capabilities and handle more complex challenges.
• Relevance: This pattern directly relates to my experience during Sprint-2, where unfamiliarity with parts of the codebase initially caused delays. By expanding my bandwidth through dedicated learning, I could address similar tasks more efficiently in the future.
• Impact on Behavior: If I had read this pattern before Sprint-2, I would have approached the unfamiliar codebase with a proactive mindset, dedicating time to research and practice before diving into the tasks. This preparation could have prevented the slowdowns experienced during the sprint and improved my overall contribution.

From the blog CS@Worcester – aRomeoDev by aromeo4f978d012d4 and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

This sprint pushed us out of the setup phase and into the real struggles of implemenation. Our focus was on certificate configuration, domain integration, and establishing a stable server environment capable of supporting frontend and backend communication through Docker Compose. We encountered technical challenges that required a lot of trial and error, especially with NGINX, RabbitMQ, and SSL certs, but we made real progress and learned a lot along the way.

Key Work Accomplished:

• SSL Certificates: After experimenting with self-signed certs, we shifted direction and enabled Let’s Encrypt with Certbot. I verified auto-renewal functionality using a dry run, ensuring long-term reliability.
• Domain & NGINX Setup: Switching from IP to domain access opened the door for proper HTTPS handling and better routing. We spent time researching NGINX as a reverse proxy and adjusted our configuration to support this change.
• RabbitMQ Troubleshooting: I spent time debugging why connection.createChannel in messageBroker.js fails during Docker Compose builds. The issue appears tied to the container configuration or startup timing, which I plan to isolate in the next sprint.
• Documentation: Added notes and resources for Docker Compose Watch (for future CI/CD use) and contributed to team documentation related to server setup and troubleshooting steps.

This sprint tested our patience and problem-solving skills. Even when progress felt slow, I stayed focused on learning and finding answers. I also made it a point to keep the energy positive in the team, especially when the same problem stretched across multiple weeks. I think maintaining that morale helped keep us all engaged and moving forward. One area I’d like to improve is how I manage my research time. It’s easy to get stuck digging through forums or chasing edge cases, so next sprint I want to be more intentional about how I explore solutions and when to pivot. I also want to get better at helping guide conversations to a technical conclusion more efficiently during group work. My top priority going forward will be testing subsystems and verifying proper communication across containers. I also want to finalize our server hosting and make sure the front end is accessible through the domain without errors. Overall, I’m proud of our persistence. This sprint was about learning and solving problems within the systems we’re building.

Apprenticeship Patterns: The Long Road

This sprint reinforced the mindset behind Apprenticeship Pattern: The Long Road—that true growth in software development comes from persistence, patience, and a long-term commitment to learning. While troubleshooting issues like Docker container problems and RabbitMQ errors was frustrating at times, I stayed focused on understanding the root causes. Each challenge became an opportunity to learn. I’ve started recognizing that even slow progress is part of the journey to achieving the goal. This pattern will help me stay motivated and positive, even when things don’t go as expected. Moving forward, I want to manage my time better when diving into technical problems and continue building habits that support my learning and my team. There is still a lot of work to complete for our team, but I think we expect this and we will hit the ground running for the last sprint.

From the blog cameronbaron.wordpress.com by cameronbaron and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

Gitlab Deliverables:

• Issue Board Maintenance => Throughout Sprint #2 I was responsible for creating and tracking tasks within our group. Additionally, I reviewed the syllabus and noticed that we missed a Backlog Refinement session during our first Sprint, so I allocated two dates (one for each remaining Sprint) for Backlog Refinement sessions. I led the discussion in reshaping our scope and adding/removing tasks in accordance to that scope.
  • Link to Issue Board: https://gitlab.com/LibreFoodPantry/client-solutions/theas-pantry/deployment/gitlab-profile/-/boards
• Secrets/Docker Compose.yaml Research => This task was inspired by a component of Docker Compose I researched very late into our first Sprint. I completed my research and created documentation on this feature once I was able to implement it in a testing docker container. The main goal of implementing this was to securely hide the certificates we’d use (and mention) in our Docker Compose file. Unfortunately, we pivoted away from the self-signed certificate in favor of using domain, which completely discontinued the use of this research
  • Link to Documentation:

https://gitlab.com/LibreFoodPantry/client-solutions/theas-pantry/deployment/documentation/-/blob/main/Documentation/Secrets.md?ref_type=heads

Compared to Sprint #1, Sprint #2 has felt like much more substantial progress has been made. During the beginning of the Sprint, we pivoted our approach from using a self-signed certificate to using a domain to create a secure connection. With this newly acquired domain, we acquired a certificate that allowed us to securely connect to the FrontEnd’s services. I was unfamiliar with the process of applying for the certificate and renewing it at the time, but our team discussed how this would work which helped me learn new aspects of networking. Just before we acquired our domain, I finished my research on Docker Compose Secrets, which at the time I thought would work perfectly with our self-signed approach. Ultimately this work will go unused as we soon ditched the self-signed certificates in favor of using the domain. I decided to keep the documentation, as future teams may need this information for this project or to learn more about Docker Compose. 

Beyond that set of documentation, I would say my most successful contribution to this Sprint was setting up the Reverse Proxy to the FrontEnd service. On the surface the Reverse Proxy was only implemented by using ~3 lines of code however, I spent a couple of hours learning what a Reverse Proxy was and which ports were being occupied by the GuestInfoSystem. Looking back at the time I spent implementing this I wish I made two specific changes to my approach. First, I wish I recorded which ports were being occupied. During my first 30 minutes of testing the reverse proxy, I was able to have a running FrontEnd connected to our domain, at the time I didn’t think this was the desired result so I soon spent another hour or two trying to see what other ports were occupied (and which services they led to). This oversight of not recording port information would not have only saved me time but could have helped provide a visual to the team illustrating what port we would need to access for a specific service. The second change to my process I wish I changed was not creating documentation. Looking back at the time I spent learning what reverse proxies were, I wish I set aside a small list of my findings. Once I had the reverse proxy working, I gave my team a quick walkthrough, but future teams might need this information. To resolve this I plan on adding a section to the Onboarding documentation, which I will write during Sprint #3, discussing the reverse proxy I created and how to find/change it.

I’m continuing to learn and apply the apprenticeship pattern “Be the Worst” from Sprint #1, but I’ve begun to focus on another pattern “Create Feedback Loops”. One thing that I pride our team on is communication among peers and shared knowledge. If we find something new such as a new approach to solving a problem or an interesting bit of research, we do our best to share it when we meet during the beginning of class. By contributing to our group’s wealth of knowledge it creates a feedback loop that not only encourages other team members to find new information but also reinforces what you have learned individually. This apprenticeship pattern encourages the developer to take a metric and see how much of that they, individually, provide to their team when compared to other team members. Our feedback loop helps keep me on my toes, as when I don’t feel like I’ve contributed to our knowledge (or by extension progress), I develop an internal drive to take on something out of my comfort zone. During this Sprint I chose to learn about Reverse Proxies to contribute to this feedback loop. Not only would my findings be applied, but I could then further encourage and enable the work of my peers. 

The last note thing I would like to note is our team’s performance over this Sprint. I have learned a lot by tackling the issue of connecting our FrontEnd service as a group, but moving into Sprint #3 I want to see how more effective I can become in tackling individual issues. During our class meetings, we typically focus on one goal and research it together. I’ve learned that I have a hard time keeping up when new information and approaches are being tested. The best way I can word this struggle is the sense of there being ‘too many cooks in the kitchen’, so moving into Sprint #3 I want to refocus my effort on my personal work. In doing so, I hope I can become a much more effective team member.

-AG

From the blog CS@Worcester – Computer Science Progression by ageorge4756 and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

The second sprint was a time that honestly could have been more productive but it was a time spent learning and preparing our tasks for the final sprint. This is the second sprint and set of work that we completed as a team during this capstone. The first sprint was able to teach us how to effectively and efficiently spread out the work. In our second sprint, we were met with some more speed bumps. In this sprint, the work revolved mainly around modifying endpoints to accept access tokens and modifying the guests from using WSUID to UUID. In addition, this sprint also included adding log messages to the endpoints for rabbitMQ to improve the reporting system. These main tasks were split evenly between 4 of the members while the side task could be handled by one person.

In terms of things working well we were able to work well as a team to divide the work to be efficient in completion. Sean was working on the back end with Hiercine to start on modifying the endpoints to accept access tokens for user roles. This is supposed to allow the system to know who should be accessing certain items. We also had Lynn and Winston working to modify the guests to use UUID instead of WSUID. This is one of our biggest strengths. The strength being our team working abilities and being able to collaborate to make the workflow more effective and efficiently. Next, are the things that didn’t work well. I believe that everything we did was to the best of our abilities. The only things that could be commented on as not working well is our lack of knowledge in certain areas which caused some tasks to not be completed. For example, I was having an issue with the rabbitMQ system.

I believe as a team we are still in a good spot and be able to complete everything that must be done before the end of the semester. I think as a team we can work at continuing to improve communication internally and with the professor when needed.. In addition, I believe when it comes to merge requests we can be more efficient in making sure we verify that everything is working as intended when multiple merges are happening close together. As an individual, I believe I can improve on learning more about the tools so I understand more what is happening so I can make better solutions for the issues at hand such as rabbitMQ. I also believe I can work more at improving how I collaborate within the team.

The pattern I selected was “Rubbing Elbows”, this is the same as last sprint because I felt it still related well to how we work as a team. Even though we all had our own assigned issues, we were able to find commonalities between them allowing us to work together to increase efficiency and find solutions that we would not be able to find on our own. The “Rubbing Elbows” pattern is knowing when to seek collaboration and being able to learn from those you are working with. I don’t think reading this prior to the sprint would change anything since we already were collaborating especially after the last sprint.

https://gitlab.com/LibreFoodPantry/client-solutions/theas-pantry/guestinfosystem/guestinfobackend/-/issues/141

https://gitlab.com/LibreFoodPantry/client-solutions/theas-pantry/guestinfosystem/guestinfobackend/-/issues/140

https://gitlab.com/LibreFoodPantry/client-solutions/theas-pantry/guestinfosystem/guestinfobackend/-/issues/142

https://gitlab.com/LibreFoodPantry/client-solutions/theas-pantry/guestinfosystem

From the blog CS@Worcester – Giovanni Casiano – Software Development by Giovanni Casiano and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.