diff --git a/retrospective.latex b/retrospective.latex index 014288e..078c7af 100644 --- a/retrospective.latex +++ b/retrospective.latex @@ -99,7 +99,32 @@ specified in the design document, work can begin on implementing an initial prototype. \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{Weekly Progress} % TODO The document should include a detailed, week-by-week summary of activities,