Student Work Log
Complete timeline of tasks, team member responsibilities, tools used, and development process for the WTSA Community Resource Hub
Week 1: Nov 18-24, 2025
Project Planning & Requirements Analysis
Analyzed competition brief, brainstormed "Unity Through Community" interpretation, created initial wireframes
Database Schema Design
Designed complete data model with tables for chapters, resources, events, users, and mentorship relationships
Visual Design System
Created color palette inspired by TSA branding (blues/reds), designed component library and layouts
Week 2: Nov 25 - Dec 1, 2025
Next.js Project Setup
Initialized project with App Router, configured TypeScript and Tailwind, set up dev environment
Database Implementation
Created migrations, implemented all models, wrote seed script with Washington chapter data
Core UI Components
Built Button, Card, Header, Footer, and specialized card components (Resource, Chapter, Event)
Week 3: Dec 2-8, 2025
Home Page Development
Created hero section, highlighted resources display, directory preview, chapter connection area
Resource Hub & Search
Built interactive search/filter system, resource cards grid, detail pages with related resources
Chapter Pages
Developed chapter directory with regional grouping, individual chapter profiles showing resources and mentorship
Week 4: Dec 9-15, 2025
Resource Suggestion System
Created submission form with validation, API endpoint to store suggestions in database
Events & About Pages
Built Events calendar view with filtering, comprehensive About page with theme explanation
About & Judges Pages
Wrote comprehensive About page explaining solution, created Judges page with tech docs and compliance info
Week 5: Dec 16-22, 2025
Student Work Log & Copyright Pages
Created this work log with task timeline, compiled copyright checklist with all asset attributions
Accessibility Audit
Verified semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, color contrast, ARIA labels. Fixed accessibility issues.
Responsive Design Testing
Tested all pages at 320px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px. Fixed layout issues, verified mobile menu works.
Week 6: Dec 23-29, 2025
Cross-Browser Testing
Verified functionality across all major browsers, fixed browser-specific CSS issues
Performance Optimization
Optimized images, implemented static generation where possible, added database indexes, achieved 90+ Lighthouse score
Content Review & Polish
Reviewed all copy for grammar/clarity, ensured consistent voice, verified all links work
Final Week: Dec 30 - Jan 5, 2026
Final Testing & Bug Fixes
End-to-end testing of all features, fixed final bugs, verified form submissions work
Documentation Finalization
Completed all required competition documentation, ensured judges have clear access to required pages
Deployment & Submission
Deployed to production, verified database connectivity, prepared submission materials