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Week 5

Milestones​

  • Extended the backend's functionality to incorporate different data sources for location data, enhancing the project's versatility.
  • Integrated robust error handling mechanisms to manage various scenarios, ensuring smoother operation even in the presence of errors.
  • Successfully implemented API endpoints for inviting entities to the system, facilitating data population and user engagement.

Screenshots / Videos​

  • Developed a flexible configuration file to enhance adaptability. Configuration

For more details, explore the API implementation in the following link: API Source Code

Contributions​

I have focused on expanding the backend's capabilities by integrating various data sources, implementing error handling strategies, and developing API endpoints for inviting entities.

Learnings​

  • Gained insights into working with multiple data sources, enhancing the system's ability to handle diverse location data.
  • Deepened my understanding of error handling, implementing comprehensive mechanisms to gracefully manage unexpected scenarios.
  • Mastered the process of designing and deploying API endpoints, contributing to a functional and user-friendly application interface.

Challenges​

  • Encountered challenges while harmonizing data from different sources, requiring careful data transformation and integration.
  • Overcame complexities in error handling by researching best practices and adopting strategies to handle a wide range of potential errors.
  • Faced hurdles in designing effective API endpoints, which were addressed through iterative development and testing.