problems

retrospective.latex

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 % TODO describe where you are currently on the project
 
 \section{Problems}
-% TODO describe any problems that have impeded our progress, with any solutions we have
+One of the few problems we had this term was difficulty scheduling meetings in which all
+team members could meet with our client. As a result our interaction with our client was
+minimal at times, and resulted in only a few meetings over the course of the term. While
+this did not prove to be a significant blocker for our work, it did result in some necessary
+clarification recently with our client in regards to our vision on how we planned to move forward.
+We plan on fixing this problem by scheduling a biweekly meeting with our client at the beginning 
+of next term. The best way to ensure that our team can keep our client up to date is to have a 
+definite meeting time, and the best way to schedule this meeting would be as soon as all class
+schedules have been finalized.
+
+Another problem we encountered was lack of funding. While this was not an issue at the
+beginning of the term, it is looking to be a serious blocker in the near future as our next step
+the moment we get back from winter break is to purchase hardware. Ideally, this hardware would be
+purchased prior to even returning to school to allow our team to start work on the physical 
+aspect of our project immediately. Our client has approved our hardware proposal, which was the
+last step before purchasing. Our team has discussed this funding with our TA, who in turn has
+brought it up to Professors Winters and Fairbanks. In an effort to ensure funding will be secured
+as soon as possible, we will continue to follow up with our TA and the professors if necessary.
+
+Our last small problem we came across was in regards to formatting for our different submissions.
+One of our documents was incorrectly formatted as a result of our misunderstanding of the 
+requirements. Also, towards the beginning of the term we named our files incorrectly, resulting
+in the loss of points. In order to ensure that all style guidelines are met in the future, we 
+will communicate with our TA, other students, and our professors as needed. Prior to asking 
+others, we will peruse the online documents provided to us on Canvas to ensure that we are
+not asking questions that have already been answered.
 
 \section{Retrospective}
 % TODO add retrospective