STEP 1 -- CHOOSE A PROJECT TOPIC
1.1 Identify Interests and Strengths
1.1.1 Self- Assessment:
Passion and Interests:
We are interested in Web Development and we also created a project on
web development. We like to create websites which can solve real life problems. As
Sialkot is an industrial state so making industries of Sialkot centralized on one
platform combines our interest in web development with fostering business growth in
Sialkot.
Skills and Strengths:
We have a strong command in frontend development HTML, CSS, Band
JavaScript and backend development Python. And we are somehow familiar with
mySQL for database management. Aligning our strength with this project can help us
to elevate our full-stack development skill.
1.1.2 Past Experiences:
Previous Projects:
We have developed an e-commerce website in 5th semester using HTML,
CSS, and JavaScript. This drill help us to understand basics of frontend development
and UI design.
1.2 Research Potential Topics
1.2.1 Current Trends:
We have research market and come to know that people prefer a centralized
platform for working which utilizes their time and also foster the business growth.
1.2.2 Problem Identification:
Real Life Problem:
There is a lack of centralized platform in Sialkot to connect industries and
foster the collaboration. This problem limitize the user to search different pages,
platforms etc. for your desirable product. So, by creating a centralized system can
solve this problem.
1.3 Consult with Advisors and Peers
1.3.1 Faculty Advisors:
Guidance:
We visits our faculty members on daily basis to discuss our project idea.
Our faculty advisors give us insightful feedback, recommending that we should focus
on targeted industries to make the project more specific and manageable.
Feasibility Check:
Our advisors helped us in checking the feasibility of our project in terms
of scope, complexity, and available resources and suggesting us that we should start
with core functionality and features and the expand the project gradually according to
the needs.
1.3.2 Peer Discussion:
Brainstorming Sessions:
We arranged a brainstorming session with our peers to get idea for
unique features of our website like categories, login, and notifications etc.
Collaborative Ideas:
We also get collaborative ideas for interactive UI/UX design by
interchanging our ideas.
1.4 Evaluate Feasibility and Scope
1.4.1 Scope Definition:
Project Scope:
The scope of this project is to make industries of Sialkot to be centralized on
one platform with core functionalities like user login, categories, and industrial listing.
Deliverables:
The key deliverables or you may say the main or functional deliverables
includes a functional platform, documentation, and a live deployment. And phases
include in this are planning, development, testing, and successful deployment.
Gantt chart is used for this purpose.
1.4.2 Time Management”
Timeline:
The whole tenure is divided into research, development, testing, and
deployment phases.
Milestones:
The key milestones are supposed to be frontend completion, backend
integration, database setup, and bug-free deployment.
1.5 Assess Value and Impact
1.5.1 Educational Values:
Learning Outcomes:
By creating this project, we will be able to get complete understanding
and core knowledge of web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
which are going to be used for frontend to make user interface more interactive and
also get keen command on python as using it for backend which helps us to manage
server-side logic. For database management, we are going to use firebase which will
provide us with valuable insights into cloud-based solution for data management.
As we are seeking our career in web development, so this full-stack
skill aligns with our career goals and makes us more competitive in the job market.
Portfolio:
This project serves as a base for our protfolio. It showcases our abilities
to make a fully functional website demonstrating our drill and grip in both front-end
and back-end development. As we are going to centralized the top industries of
Sialkot on one platform, we will also be able to show our problem-sloving skills and
our capability to create a solution that fosters business growth.
This project will demonstrate our ability to design, develop, and
deploy a functional website, showcasing our problem-solving and technical skills
1.5.2 Practical Impact:
User Benefits:
Centralized information It is beneficial for the users to having access to a centralized
platform that provides detailed information about the top industries of Sialkot. This will also save their
time and efforts compared to searching the multiple sources.
Business opportunities this platform will foster the business drive in Sialkot by
connecting different industries on a single platform, leading to increased opportunities and
collaboration.
User-Friendly Interface This platform will be designed with interactive UI design
making it easy for usage to navigate and find required information according to the needs of users.
Community and Industry:
Economic growth This platform will help in the business growth of the city by
promoting top ranked business and attracting for investment.
Market gap This will lessen down the market gap by providing a centralized
platform which is currently lacks a centralized solution for business promotion and
collaboration.
Community engagement This platform will enhance public engagement by
providing a separate space for industries to share up details of their new products,
achievements, news and events, in order to foster a sense of collaboration.
1.6 Finalize the Topic
1.6.1 Topic Statement:
Clear Definition:
“Developing a centralized website for the industries of Sialkot for
enhanced business growth.”
We are using Microsoft Word for to draft and define the topic statement,
making it clear and concise.
Problem Statement:
This project seeks to solve the issue of the lack of a unified platform
for Sialkot's major industries. This issue prevents businesses from expanding and co
operating. The proposal is to develop a website that centralizes information of these
industries. This will provide an opportunity for prospective clients, investors, and
partners to get access to such information.
1.6.2 Approval Process:
Proposal Submission:
Feedback Incorporation:
