This week I managed to finish off the REST API except for the REST client specific specifications which at that time was still undecided. Hence, I proceeded with adding the SMTP functionalities. It took me a while to decide on the best way to take into account the possibility of Read more…
I finally started coding out the REST API. There was not much to be noted though as it was just mainly implementing the details of what was previously drafted into code. This time I spent a bit more time to plan out the code to reduce copy-pasting code by separating Read more…
This week was spent drafting and planning the REST API. But before delving into that, there is something that could be useful when developing future applications with Witty. As mentioned in a previous post, we were encountering stability issues with the application. In particular, there was a possibility of encountering Read more…
This week did not start off well. Despite spending the weekend trying to get the application to work on the Pi, it still kept on crashing in most parts of the application. This was getting frustrating as it was working on both my computer and the work computers but failed Read more…
With the deadline approaching, I spent the last week making sure that the application is accessible and user-friendly enough for the end user. This was mainly accomplished with the use of CSS. With that done, I continued with deploying the program on the tablets. However, there was an issue with Read more…
After delaying the comparative algorithm aspects of the application for some time, it was great being able to finally make some implementable progress on it this week. It began with the primitive idea of using the normal distribution to estimate relative difference in scoring between two players based on the Read more…
This week was mainly spent finishing up the flow of the program. I first started with modifying the data file importer to accommodate the requested changes and continued with the addition of the CRUD functionalities of the admin page. I then started work on the MC page to handle the Read more…
For the most part of the week everything was going according to plan. Setting priorities right, we decided to focus on the flow of the application which meant making sure that the application is ready to be used by the end-user with its core functionality done. So far, the Poco Read more…
Earlier this week I managed to get Google’s OAuth Service to work. This feature allows the application to link a Google Account to an internal login in the database and in a way, somewhat simplifies logging in (provided one has a Google Account). However, this was not perfect as the Read more…
My progress with building web applications with Witty was kind of unpredictable. Some of the days I was able to complete most of the functionalities of a web page while on others barely anything could be accomplished. I guess this is what happens when one gets stuck in the cycle Read more…