In this iteration, I had my roles and
responsibilities explained as per the internship requirements for an Android
web application developer intern. The roles and responsibilities included the
Reporting Manager details, a list of day to day activities and the time log
details. All the employees have handouts that have business requirement
details, technical documents and reference materials (Bengali, personal
communication, February 05, 2015).
Plan
In the training day, I got myself ready
for the day’s task and at 8 am I was in the Klogic Inc. premises. I reported to
the reporting manager guided me to my Assistant Android web application
developer who was to take me through the training session on my roles and
responsibilities. The developer led me to the training room where I met other
internees, and we had an exchange of ideas before the training commenced. We
had the guide through some of the requirements, rules and regulations under
which the company operates. The rules included National regulations on the
applications that are in development concerning any business activities of a
company. He asked us about the basic programming skills especially about HTML5,
CSS3 and JavaScript as they were the baseline for the Android web application
development task. The thorough knowledge of the web development languages would
be useful during the rest of the internship period in the company ( J.
Peterson, Personal Communications, February 07, 2015).
I received a work schedule in the roles
and responsibilities training session with which I would be counterchecking to
see the areas of concern. The script contained the tasks that I was to be in
involvement in, and I was required to be keen and attentive as they would set
the baseline for the rest of the internship period in Klogic Inc. If I
performed well in the Internship period that I would be there, they would
consider taking me as one of their employees after the Internship ( J.
Peterson, Personal Communications, February 07, 2015). Those made me develop
more interest and closer attention during the training session on my
responsibilities as I understood that if I got it wrong on the session then I
would lose a lot. The familiarization on other Android development tools; the
ADTs was also essential to everything about Android application development
needed to be on my fingertips.
Action
Training
on Android development tools
When the introduction to the day’s
activities was over, we embarked on the serious business of the training
session that was the major activity of the day. The development was to take
place on a PC, but it would have deployment on mobile phones and other
platforms. We used Android version 4.2
and API Level 17. He guided me in downloading the ADT bundle and its extraction
in a place that is sensible. He taught
me on how to name the fields in an Android project following the required
rules. He then guided me to the opening of the SDK manager file from where I
was to work. He guided me through the development of Jellybeans using the
Android SDK Tools and the Android SDK platform Tools. We also used the Eclipse
IDE development platform through with the ADT plug-in that is the custom
plug-in for Eclipse. After that
development, he showed me how to debug the app.
Training
on HTML5
I learned of the DOCTYPE declaration as
well as the character encoding/charset declaration. I then had training on how to utilize the new
features in HTML 5 including the semantic, control attributes, graphic
elements, and multimedia elements. I learned how to apply the features in my
responsibilities as an Android web application developer and they gave me more
insight. I also learned on the HTML5 application programming interfaces. The
APIs included HTML Geolocation, drag and drop, web workers, local storage,
application cache and SSE.
Training
on JavaScript
JavaScript is a web application language
that helps in the creation of dynamic web pages (M. Crane, Personal Communications,
February 20, 2015). I learned about
functions; the reason for their usage and how the to use them. I also learned
how to create loops in JS, that is, the for loop and the while loops. I learned
on how to go about in the control flow of a program. Finally on JS, I learned
how to create arrays and data structure objects.
Training
on CSS3
CSS3 helps in controlling the style and
layout of multiple web pages all at once. I learned how to use CSS3 in defining
the margins, tables, fonts, the borders, padding, the alignment, positioning,
floating, etc. I followed the developer closely as I made necessary inquiries
where and when necessary.
Observation
Training
on ADTs
The training session was quite
informative as it gave me the opportunity to acquire many new ideas that I did
not have before. I learned through the training on how to create Android web
apps that are market-oriented and how to build them to meet customer demands. I
observed that the naming of the fields is essential when beginning a project before
any coding takes place. It helped me to know how to debug an app once you
create it and to make it scalable. I learned a lot of things writing that very
short period that were very crucial in the light of my internship period with
Klogic Inc. I learned that millions of people interact with Android apps, and
that gave me an interest to venture into the field in the future.
Training on HTML5
I observed that there were many features
in HTML5 that are not in the basic HTML or other versions of HTM. The new features
aided in the development of dynamic web pages that were attractive and well
aligned.
Training
on JavaScript
I observed that when you integrate the
script language into the HTM documents, there are added functionalities
included in the way the page looks. The JS scripts also help in the creation of
connections to other pages and the server. The JS helped in the designing of
fields in the forms that could take data and make it possible to refresh the
field forthwith.
Training
on CSS3
This most recent version of CSS comes
with the inclusion of many features that make the organization of pages to look
professional and appealing. I observed that you can arrange the tables, fields,
paragraphs, and the content in any way that you desire using CSS3. I observed
that with CSS3, you do not have to define page organization for every page, but
rather you can define all pages at once using a single CSS file.
Reflection
Training
on ADT
The training on the use of ADT tools
gave me a quality of insight that I always desired to possess as an Android web
applications developer. I got to know how to use the tools, each with its
purpose and the way to handle them.
Training
on JS
The training on JS added to the
knowledge that I had from school. The training unfolded many issues that I did
not understand before. It gave me the confidence to handle any task of Android
web application development that requires the application of JS knowledge.
Training
on HTML5
The training on HTML5 was beneficial to
me through most of the things taught were those on which I had prior
experience. I suggest that the training should major on the areas that the
intern does not have thorough knowledge so as to save time for other essential
tasks.
Training
on CSS3
I came to find out that the many
problems with the design of web pages have a solution with CSS3. With only one
or two CSS3 pages, you can organize the whole web project without much
difficulty as much as you understand clearly the pages’ requirements. The
training on the functionalities of CSS3 took much time because of the many
features found there. It was very helpful to me as I did not have much
experience with CSS. I developed an interest in it and after the session, I was
able to carry out a small task to implement the knowledge learned on CSS3. I
had conviction that I would take up any task for Android web application
development in future.
Iteration
3: Development of web pages, design, analysis, implementation, maintenance and
testing
The core tasks in this iteration were
the development of web pages using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Other tasks
also include assisting with design, analysis, implementation, maintenance and
testing of software. I was to take part in the setting up and configuring
development servers via code versioning software. I would have involvement in
carrying out research on emerging trends in tools and frameworks and
incorporate them into existing systems. Web development would take place in
IDEs like Eclipse and source control tool (Bengali, personal communication,
February 05, 2015).
Plan
I took some time at home to review what
I learned during the last iteration of the training on my roles and
responsibilities. I also had an opportunity to have a look at the website of
Klogic Inc so as to find out the tasks involved in what I was going to be doing
in this iteration. I met with the Android app web developer that was
responsible for taking me through this session and had the review of the
responsibilities. I was to be performing all my tasks under his guidance and
consultation where necessary. He told me the rules to follow in all the
activities in the web development and how to carry out each stage of SDLC as
required. He gave me the schedule that I would be following and insisted that I
had to complete everything according to that schedule.
He told to follow all the rules of
programming as outlined in every programming language where applicable and to
do a consultation before carrying out any critical task. He provided me with
the PC that I would be using during the performance of my tasks. Failure to
follow the rules laid down by the organization would be a punishable offense
(M. Crane, Personal Communications, February 26, 2015). I planned to abide by
the rules as required so that would not find myself on the wrong side of the
law and thus fall victim of the punishment. I would ensure that I work to meet
the objectives, the mission and vision of the organization as I gain experience
as an intern in Android web Development application.
Action
I gathered information that would be
relevant and helpful in developing an e-commerce Android web application. The
requirements gathering techniques involved observation, survey, interview and
questionnaire. I gathered enough information from various users of Android
devices and also the project team members and this gave me a good background on
where to begin. I did the analysis of the gathered information on requirements
under the help of the Android developer. The gathering of requirements was
vital as it would aid in developing an Android web application that can have
implementation by many companies and Android mobile users. Development an app
specifically for Android meant that the app would reach many people as many
people nowadays use the Android devices (S. James, Personal Communications,
February 27, 2015). After I analyzed the requirements gathered, I draw a sketch
of the plan to help me in knowing the areas I should consider and how different
parts of the app have linkage.
I created the HTML5 pages and ensured
that they worked properly. All of the pages and the images were in a common
folder so that linking them would be easy. Every page had a link to the
connection page that was in JavaScript. I ensured that the pages had the right
mixture of colors and images that would be captivating to users and at the same
time be easy to use. I developed the form page with JavaScript and HTML5. That
is because an e-commerce application would require a form that helps in the
accomplishing of transactions online. I defined the structure of all the web
pages using CSS3, and this is the task that gave me some hell of a time. After
I had developed all the web pages, it was now the time to carry out the tests
of all the pages to ensure they worked as required. The testing took place by
the help of the project team as I remained watching to note where I made
mistakes in my work. Every single test involved the creation of test cases that
would aid in pinpointing the areas where more testing was needful.
After the testing was over and the
review by the testing reviews team, the app was ready for implementation. The
testing covered most of the platform so as to make sure that the app was
platform independent. They first of all tested the app on the personal computer
that I was using, and when it worked as required, they did the necessary
changes for optimization purposes and deployed it on Android device. The task
of the development took the required time that it was to take in light of the
schedule, and all the objectives were in achievement. The Android web
application senior developer, other developers, and the testing team
complemented me for the work well done.
Observation
I observed that with good knowledge and
experience in Android web application development, plus the knowledge of the
web programming languages is vital. With the thorough and experience on the
same, you could develop an Android web app without much difficult even though
you were not an excellent developer. I observed that the Android web application
developer that was assisting me with consultation was a good man that was
willing to help where necessary. The pages required were many, and their
organization was hectic, but with the knowledge on the relationships among the
pages, their organization would not be a problem at all. I also made the
observation that with in-depth knowledge on CSS3, the structure of the pages
was a very easy task as it helped you to define the structure of all the pages.
You however needed to link the page to the CSS3 file depending on which section
of the code you wanted to have an effect on a particular part of the page.
I observed that every project must fully
follow the stages of software development life cycle because it is the standard
guide to the development of every project. The requirements gathering and the
testing process among the other stages of SDLC were very crucial. The gathering
of requirements helps you to understand how to proceed in meeting your
objectives. The testing process helps you examine whether the system meets the
set objectives as well as optimizing the newly developed system or software.
The testing took a lot of time because of the long process of carrying out unit
tests, creating test cases and the time-consuming review process.
Reflection
Through this session where I practically
participated in the actual tasks, I was able to learn many things especially in
light of the challenging situations encountered with during the entire process.
I was able to complete the project assignment within the required time span and
with barely nothing lacking concerning the objectives of the project. I learned
how to work under a busy schedule without arguing or complaining as I used to.
Also, the interaction with other staff and the team members inculcated a team
spirit in me that would be imperative in my future career. I came to understand
how a timeline is vital for any activity that one carries out as there was a
timeline in Klogic Inc for every task in which employees engaged.
I realized that there had to be a review
taking place after testing, and that was an obligation of the review team. The
team would review the test cases and recommend for further testing to take
place. I however did not have involvement in much of the testing and in the entire
process of reviewing test cases. I suggest that vital processes like the
testing of the new system should involve interns as they are there to learn.
That would help them to know how to counteract any occurrence of the situation
in their future career. The interns also had involvement in many tasks unlike
the actual employees, and this made some of the employees to be idle instead of
finding out something else to do. I suggest that the company should assign the
employees other tasks when even though interns are there to help them.
Iteration
4: Database design: forms and reports
In this iteration, I explain how the
designing of a database in a given application area. In particular, I had
involvement in the building of forms, reports, and their authentication. The forms and reports are a major point of
interaction between end users and web apps, and the many apps are usually in
deployment in cloud computing (Bengali, personal communication, March 01,
2015).
Plan
Before the actual day of the activity, in met with the database
administrator who explained to me what I was to do during this iteration. He
gave the timetable schedule that contained the activities I was to carry out.
The rules and regulations under which I was to work had a clear explanation. He
gave a day to prepare for the same before commencing the assignment. The
assistant Android Developer, Mr. Moffat was the one to supervise my working and
offer me the necessary assistance where and when needed. I went and carried out
some research on how to design database forms, reports and integrate them to
authenticate users. The forms and reports would be for an advanced app that can
have deployment in Android environment. I went through the functional, and
nonfunctional requirements, as well as the objectives so, has to comprehend
what I was to do.
The schedule was tight this time, but I
had a determination to put more effort in ensuring that the work had
accomplishment in the given scope of time, quality, and resources. Mr. Moffat
encouraged me on how to create a plan on the way I would go in accomplishing
the task vested in me. He emphasized the importance of making a consultation in
case I would be in a quagmire. I planned
to work as per the expectations and to make necessary consultations with Mr.
Moffat so as to develop something that would be of high quality. I gathered all
the necessary information that would aid in carrying out the assignment.
Action
With Android’s SQLite Database, I would
be able to create database tables that would communicate with forms and
reports. But my obligation was to create tables and forms first.
Forms
I created forms as per the requirements,
including all the text areas, radio buttons, list boxes, dropdowns, file upload
fields, hidden fields, checkboxes, and date fields with calendar selection. I
created the cascading fields that would prompt users with relevant options
whereby the selection of one dropdown is the one to determine the values of a
second drop-down. I included the voice CAPTCHA for the visually impaired. I created the auto emails to generate
automatic notifications via email upon form submission. I also included the
image resize for the purpose of managing large images. I also included
conditional rules for the making of the form dynamic to fine tune fields based
on user entries.
Reports
I had a requirement to create reports
that were powerful and easy to manage, analyze and secure data as well as
streamlining the processes. Created rich user interfaces by utilizing different
report layouts, for instance, tabular, grid, list, and calendar view. I created
business intelligent dashboards by integrating various charts and reports on
the pages. I enforced the record level security so as to allow each user to
view only the data authorized by them. I created advance reports that would
have the capability to perform calculations, aggregation and groupings such as
totals and averages. I included the capability to allow users to download their
search results, and I also included the capability to view files and
location-based data on Google maps.
Authentication
I authenticated the users from the
following perspectives: self-registration, record level security, allowance for
a password, username stamp, single sign-on and encrypted passwords. The
authentication took place with the help of JavaScript at the reports and form
level. I connected all the pages to the database as the database would be
responsible for providing the necessary general authentication for the app. I
did the authentication keenly so that there would be no information security
loophole.
Observation
Forms
I observed that the creation of forms
entailed a lot that I thought before because of the many fields in involvement.
I needed to be cautious in the way I arrange the fields and the exact data that
the fields would be able to receive. There were to be fields that could take
text only; others would take characters only while another field would take
alphanumeric characters. The cascading fields were normally vital, and their
structure was something of utmost importance (B. Jobson, Personal
Communications, March 03, 2015). That is because I had to put the relevant and
related information in the drop down menu as the selection of any fields in the
menu would determine what followed next. Another hectic task was the inclusion
of the voice CAPTCHA for the visually impaired people, something about which I
had to be careful.
Reports
I observed that the reports were
something very crucial in any web app as they carried the information on the
processes where the users had interaction. The reports were to display the
necessary information to the users that would help them to make decisions about
their actions and progress. I observed that the reports had to be of different
layouts as that would aid the users in selecting the report layout that would
be most appropriate for their tasks. Also, the possibility for the user to
download reports is something that would make a web app attracts more usage by
many people. That is because many users of the Internet would require not only
viewing reports but also sometimes being able to download and archive those
reports for future references.
Authentication
Authentication was a vital element
according to my observation because if there would be no authentication then there
would be insecurity issues on the information. Without proper authentication,
some intruders can access the accounts of other users that they should not have
access to and thus bring out other flaws. I observed that authentication needed
to have provision at the user level and the database level. All the passwords
for users had to be safe in the servers of the company because the app would be
a cloud computing service.
Reflection
Forms
Many web applications normally involve
interaction in a two-way process whereby the users have to communicate with the
service providers and vice versa. Through the forms, the user had to provide
all their credentials that would help the service provider to know which type
of clients they were dealing with and what type of information the clients
wanted. I learned that the forms had to have a good structure with all the
features that were necessary to allow the service provider of the app to
acquire the critical information on their clients. It aided me to refresh my knowledge
and insight on creating of forms. I realized that forms entailed more than I
knew before.
Reports
Web apps ought to contain reports, and
so is the Android we app. It gave me an opportunity to create reports that I
did not know how to create before, thus giving me more experience with and
Android web app application. The knowledge of the different report layouts
assisted me in comprehending on how to create reports that satisfy the needs of
various users of Android web apps. I understood on how to design the database
so as to accommodate the various reports and images that would be in provision
by and to the users of the app.
Authentication
Through the process of authenticating
users, I learned how to provide the various levels of authentication, for instance,
the record level authentication and user level authentication. The
authentication ensured the integrity of information because information is very
vital, and there should be tampering of the same without authorization by the
owner. The iteration helped me a lot in gain more insight that would help me in
my future career as an Android web application developer.
Iteration
5: The Application Interface Programming
In this iteration, I had involvement in the
creation of an application interface development for the e-commerce developed
early in my assigned project. I was to utilize the third party APIs like
Amazon, eBay, etc., which holds data in JSON would have a conversion to the
desired format and would conform to the business needs. The web would be a responsive one that would
use the libraries like Bootstrap and needed to be device compatible (J.
Peterson, Personal Communications, March 07, 2015).
Plan
I had a meeting a meeting with the
senior Android developer Mrs. Chess, who was to take me trough the development
of the API for the e-commerce app. She had nine years of experience in the
field of Android web application development and with her long life skills; I
would gain more understanding as my internship approached the end. She explained to me what I require to do and
how she would assist me in the technical areas so that the app would be of high
quality and would have deployment in Android powered devices. The interface is
the interaction point between Android web app users and the Android, service
provider. With a poorly developed app, many companies would not utilize it in
making transactions as it would not attract many clients. So the API had to
take place in the most captivating ways as possible so that companies would be
ready to use in their Internet business transactions.
I drew the rough sketch utilizing the
wireframe model on how the interface should look with reference to the leading
e-platforms like Amazon and eBay. We planned to do every task as require within
the specified time span that we had from the Klogic Inc. With her long
experience, I knew that Mrs. Chess would help in much of the tasks as it was my
first time to have involvement in such a complicated task. We planned to do
everything and to underscore all the objectives of that project as outlined in
the project requirements.
Action
We used the common pattern for building
the API utilizing JSON via the Pragmatic REST, building the second native app
(Android), then a mobile website and finally making the web responsive. By the
help of the senior developer, I built the JavaScript pages that would allow for
continuous enhancement of the app. Then utilizing the Pragmatic REST structure,
I created the website in a way that the users would be able to choose which
information to view at an instance. I include the hypermedia types like Hal and
collection+ json as they are the hypermedia types that JSON supports. I
utilized the Adaptive Web Design strategy (AWD) to create a dynamic API that
would allow progressive enhancements.
For the provision of more
functionalities and support of a variety of devices, I utilized the semantic
markup for HTML5 as well as the microformat style for the domain specific
information. Through the adaptive web design, I was able to make provision for
desktop and mobile browsers with adaptation even for the continuous updates to
those browsers. The application would work in real-time, and it was an
API-centric application that would have functionality across devices through
API calls. For more functionality and web app responsiveness, I included the
Cordova wrapping technology to give more power to HTML5.
The technology would give the HTML5
application the access to native features of the devices such as cameras via a
JavaScript bridge API. I made the user interface to be as captivating as
possible so that business enterprises would be able to use that web platform in
doing their business. The senior developer, Mrs. Chess helped to make the API
more appealing and also in the optimization of the same. We ensured that the
interface contained only the necessary information with the space for images of
products. We also utilized the reports and forms of the last iteration to make
the app more practical and applicable. The app had a review by the quality review
team, and they gave a go-ahead for the implementation of the app. It would go
to the market so as to get the necessary views of users, if there would be more
functionality in requirement then the app would have improvement before full
implementation.
Observation
The process of API development was a
hectic one that required more concentration and the working of the development
from the perspective of the users. I observed that the gathered information in
the requirements gathering phase was very much indispensable. The information
on requirements was useful in helping us understand where to start and where to
progress to next. The forms and reports that I created in iteration four also
helped a lot as they saved us the effort of having to create other forms again
that would contain all the features needed. I observed that much had to take
place in regard to the interface just like in the coding.
I observed that with the proper know-how
and literature review, it possible for one to create an interface that is
functional all round as per the area of application. It was necessary for the
app to support all Android powered devices but also by extension, it would have
to support a variety of devices so as to reach many consumers. I observed that
Android apps are easy to create and that there is a lot of information
available that is imperative to help Android developers to develop web apps
that are market-oriented and fully functional.
Another vital element that I noted is
that before you carry out any activity you have to have a plan before beginning
and work as per that plan’s guidelines. I also observed that any system had to
follow the steps of SDLC, whether it was a simple app or a complicated system
or software. The SDLC is the standard procedure that all projects have to
undergo so as for the developers and those concerned about the outcome to have
conviction and contentment in the developed system. User involvement in a
project that has a market orientation provides the required ideas, and their
ignorance would lead to failure of the project (B. Jobson, Personal
Communications, March 25, 2015). I observed that the work of Android web app
development was very involving because of the many coding that one had to carry
out and the need to outdo the many Android apps in the market.
Reflection
The API development project gave me a
lot of insight in the area of Android web application development. I had to
interact with a number of development tools (ADTs) by the time I would finish
the development of the project. The API development was one of the most
enjoyable tasks I had involvement in Klogic Inc and the one that was very
enriching with information. You had to put yourself in the shoes of the users
of the Android web app so that you design an app that entailed the functions in
a requirement. I did not have much knowledge as I never had any chance to have
involvement in such as a complex and critical project.
With the interaction of such
technologies such as Cordova, SQLite and the related ones useful in Android web
app development; I acquired enough confidence in my area of profession tasks.
The company gave me a good chance as an Android web application developer
intern to have more practical oriented work that would help boost my skills in
that area of interest. Everything went on as planned, and the project
development was in the required scope of quality and schedule. I developed the
skills of working under a tight schedule and with minimum supervision without
compromising the objective of quality results.
The whole process in the Klogic Inc was
an involving one and captivating at the same time as I was eager always to
learn something new, and I achieved my objectives. With that essential
knowledge gained from the internship, I would take up any project regardless of
its complexity that involved Android web app development in the future. With the motivation of my supervisors and
other employees of the company, I developed a different perception regarding
the area of Android web app development. After the session, I had my morale for
my career provoked and through that I knew I would become an expert Android app
developer in the future. I discovered that my career was very vital through the
internship in Klogic Inc.
Carolyn Morgan is the author of this paper. A senior editor at MeldaResearch.Com in write my nursing research paper services. If you need a similar paper you can place your order from essay already written services.
No comments:
Post a Comment