PickleTheIntern

🗓️ July 7–11 | 49.53 hrs

1. Tasks for the Week:

I refined the Profit Checker feature, finalized customer and transaction integrations, and ensured smooth transitions between the job order, transaction, and product modules. I also added UI enhancements, handled data scoping for multi-user logic, and fixed multiple bugs related to user flow and dashboard stats.

2. Problems Encountered and Solutions:

There were several issues with scoped data visibility and broken linkages between related models. I addressed these by reviewing our Firestore structure, applying stricter filters per user session, and refactoring the way job completions trigger transaction updates. We also handled bugs from simultaneous edits and unintended data resets.

3. Reflection:

📅 Covered: June 30 (Day 10) – July 4 (Day 14) 🕒 Total Hours: 53.67 hrs

1. Tasks for the Week: I completed the job order submission flow and added new summary views to help users track completed jobs. I implemented the customer module and began building the transaction system, integrating product linkage and history tracking. I also polished the dashboard UI and refactored shared components to reduce clutter and improve reusability.

2. Problems Encountered and How I Solved Them: During this sprint, we ran into issues with transaction linking and inconsistent data across modules. I tackled this by mapping out proper data relationships and restructuring shared logic for better modularity. I also cleaned up redundant state logic to avoid future conflicts as more features come in.

📅 Covered: June 23 – June 27 (Days 5–9) 🕒 Total Hours: 47.83 hrs

1. Tasks for the Week: This week started with presenting our FashionTech prototype to the mentors, where we received valuable feedback on improving clarity, fabric tracking, and usability. After implementing the design revisions, I set up my device for development and helped define our sprint goals. I then began building the MVP, starting with the Home Dashboard, Fabric Logbook, and Job Board using Flutter. I also worked on early fabric input logic and job order structure.

2. Problems Encountered and How I Solved Them: Early frontend bugs appeared while testing variant modals and fabric states. I solved them by introducing input validation, restructuring dropdown behavior, and isolating crash-prone widget logic. We also had to sync global fabrics across product variants, which required careful state management.

📆 Covered Dates: June 17 (Tuesday) – June 20 (Friday) 🕒 Total Hours This Week: 36.82 hours (excluding lunch breaks)

1. Tasks for the Week

This week began with onboarding, where I was assigned to the FashionTech project. Our goal is to help digitize the workflows of local fashion retailers in Taytay. I reviewed the empathy interview materials and created user profiles based on actual small business stories. My teammate worked on the empathy map, and I also tried to reach out to contacts for more user interviews. After gathering our insights, I completed the Product Strategy Deck and moved into low- and mid-fidelity prototyping using Figma. By Friday, I had finalized our mid-fi prototype in preparation for feedback and development.

2. Problems Encountered and How I Solved Them

The biggest challenge was finding additional interviewees under a tight timeline. Despite using my network, scheduling didn’t work out. To keep moving forward, we relied on the original interview data provided and focused on building out the design side with what we had. It was a reminder to adapt and prioritize progress even without perfect inputs.

3. Reflection on What I Learned