Week 6 #

Presentation: #

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Weekly Progress Report: #

This week, our team achieved significant milestones in enhancing InnoHassle Search System. We meticulously addressed and resolved existing bugs, refined numerous minor details, and implemented new features to elevate the user experience.

Key Achievements: #

1. Design Improvements:
   • Successfully debugged and refined the search system design.
   • Made several minor adjustments to improve overall aesthetics and functionality.
2. Telegram Post Previews:
   • Integrated a new feature for previewing Telegram posts directly within the search results.
   • Implemented dynamic theme support, allowing seamless switching between dark and light modes based on user preferences.
3. API Integration and Testing:
   • Conducted comprehensive testing to ensure smooth and efficient interaction between the frontend and the search system’s API.
   • Verified that all new features work as intended and do not introduce new issues.

These advancements not only enhance the visual appeal and usability of our search system but also ensure a more robust and user-friendly interface.

Challenges & Solutions #

Throughout the development of the InnoHassle Search System, our team encountered several significant challenges, including inaccuracies in search results, design and usability issues, and the need for effective feedback mechanisms. To address these, we implemented rerankers to enhance search accuracy and refined the visual design to improve both aesthetics and functionality. Additionally, we integrated dynamic theme support for seamless user experience and added interactive feedback features such as “like” and “dislike” buttons to systematically gather user opinions. Mobile platform adaptation was prioritized to ensure seamless usability across different devices. Effective communication within the team and an agile development approach allowed us to promptly address and resolve issues, ensuring continuous improvement. By actively incorporating user feedback and focusing on iterative development, we successfully enhanced the robustness and user-friendliness of the search system, aligning it closely with user needs and expectations.

Conclusions & Next Steps #

Based on the achievements and challenges faced during the development of the InnoHassle Search System, it is evident that significant progress has been made in enhancing the system’s design, functionality, and user experience. Moving forward, the next steps outlined for the project are as follows:

1. Collecting information through exporting materials from Moodle:

   The process of gathering information by exporting materials from students Moodle accounts will provide valuable data insights and content for further system enhancements.

2. Adding Telegram search to the API and the search engine on the website to enrich the user experience by providing direct access to relevant Telegram posts.

3. Announcing the first release and collecting feedback about it:

   Collecting feedback from users will be crucial in identifying areas for improvement and aligning future developments with user needs and expectations.

These next steps are essential in ensuring the continuous improvement and optimization of the InnoHassle Search System, maintaining a user-centric approach throughout the development process.