Project Overview

Gradely - EdTech

A personalized learning platform for primary and secondary students, leveraging adaptive assessments and interactive lessons to close learning gaps and build subject mastery.

Vue Js
Vuex
SASS
Laravel
MySQL DB

Role & Achievements/Contributions

My Role: Frontend Engineer (Vue Js Specialist)

Key Contributions and Achievements:

  • Joined the team during a critical period to address a buggy report card application plagued with technical debt and customer complaints.
  • Collaborated with the QA Engineer to identify and document nearly 60 critical bugs in the application.
  • Successfully resolved all bugs within two weeks, restoring customer confidence and significantly improving the app’s stability.
  • Designed and implemented new report card templates, enhancing the UI/UX for better usability and aesthetics.
  • Communicated directly with customers (schools) to gather feedback on the app's strengths, weaknesses, and desired improvements, which informed critical updates.
  • Partnered with the CTO to prioritize and implement customer-driven improvements, increasing user satisfaction.
  • Earned the team's reputation as the “Bug Resolving Champion” for my swift and effective debugging skills.

Project Journey

The Road to Stabilizing the Report Card Application:

The journey began with a thorough QA process, where I partnered with the QA Engineer to identify nearly 60 bugs in the report card application. These issues ranged from UI glitches to deeper technical flaws that directly impacted user experience.

After cataloging and prioritizing the bugs, I resolved them within two weeks, stabilizing the app and eliminating customer complaints. Post-bug resolution, I revamped the UI/UX by creating new report card templates that aligned with customer expectations.

My role extended beyond development, as I actively communicated with schools to gather valuable feedback. These insights were shared with the CTO, enabling us to make informed decisions and implement impactful improvements.

Challenges & Solutions

Turning Obstacles into Opportunities:

1.Bug Overload:

  • The report card application was riddled with nearly 60 bugs, causing customer dissatisfaction.
  • Solution: Partnered with the QA Engineer, systematically identified issues, and employed root cause analysis to resolve them efficiently within two weeks.

2.Technical Debt:

  • The existing codebase was burdened with legacy issues and poor documentation.
  • Solution: Used a top-down and bottom-up debugging approach to address the technical debt while improving overall code quality.

3.Customer Feedback Loop:

  • Gathering actionable insights from schools while maintaining development momentum.
  • Solution: Communicated regularly with customers, identified their pain points, and translated feedback into tangible improvements in the app.

Lessons Learned

Insights for the Future:

  • Mastering Debugging Techniques: This project significantly improved my debugging skills, as I perfected both root cause analysis and the top-down/bottom-up approaches.
  • Customer-Centric Development: Communicating directly with users helped me better understand the importance of aligning technical solutions with real-world needs.
  • Collaboration is Key: Working with a supportive CTO and Team Lead reinforced the value of open communication and teamwork in driving success.
  • Resilience in High-Pressure Situations: Resolving a large volume of issues under tight deadlines taught me the importance of adaptability and focus.

Results and Impact

Delivering Measurable Results:

  • Resolved 60 critical bugs within two weeks, stabilizing the report card application and restoring customer trust.
  • Improved user satisfaction by redesigning templates and enhancing the UI/UX based on customer feedback.
  • Strengthened the company’s relationship with schools through a proactive feedback loop and customer-driven updates.
  • Earned recognition as the “Bug Resolving Champion”, fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency within the team.
  • Contributed to a more stable and scalable platform, supporting Gradely’s mission to close learning gaps for students.

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