In my opinion I feel that getting the project started was the most difficult part of the whole process. I think this because at the time it is not fully clear what the client wants and what you are going to be creating for them. Because of this it was difficult producing a brief project specification to present to the client to see whether they was happy or not with the project and what was going to happen.

I then had an interview with the client and I asked certain questions that would help with the project. I was then able to produce a full project specification and project plan to get the project properly started. The interview helped me have a full understanding of what actions should be taken within the project process and what the end product needs to be.

Throughout the project I didn’t come across any serious issues. The design ran smoothly the web pages and site layout was completed with ease after I knew what the client wanted. Because I knew what the client wanted I also knew what I needed to test so the test plan also went well.

I used a Gantt chart which aided me in monitoring the process of the project. The Gantt chart helped me to meet deadlines by helping me know what had to be done when and what tasks had to be completed before the rest of the project could carry on.

During the build phase the gathering of everything that needs to be on the site was completed easily. I fell behind during the build phase and the whole project fell behind. The reason I fell behind is because I went on a surprise holiday for my mother’s 40th birthday over half term. From here on I had to work hard to get the project back on target.

During the Testing and Documentation I had to finish tasks much quicker than what the intended duration was originally. I managed to get the project back on track and just completed the Testing and Documentation section by the required date. The project was then completed.

14th June 2010

I have now completed the project with a day to spare. I will check tomorrow for any ajustments that I might need to make and then write a report on the project.

13th June 2010

I am now 56% through the final stage of the project. I need to complete the installation guide and the technical documentation guide and I will have completed the project.

12/06/2010

I have now completed the testing for the website. I am now going to complete the user guide and installation guide over the weekend. I shall then make a start on the technical documentation and will hopefully have everything complete by the 14th June.

10/06/2010

I have now completed the build section on my Gannt Chart. Over the weekend I will be completing the testing and documentation.

09/06/10

I am behind on my Gannt Chart. The reason I am behind is because I went on a suprise holiday for my mothers 40th birthday over half term. I will have to work alot in order to catch up and finish by the required time. I plan to complete the website by the end of this week and then I will finish all other tasks over the weekend.

26-05-10

I am up to date with my gantt chart and I am now designing the frame set and web pages for the web site.

18th May 2010

Friday night I handed in my Project specification on time.

Over the next couple of days I will be designing the site layout and pages.

Gantt Chart

Here is a screenshot of my original Gantt Chart which I will be using to plan my project and keep to deadlines.

Project Week 1

Before I have to start the major project I must be aware of areas of risk in the development of the solution for your client. The client has been concerned about this and wanted me to write a document to clarify some issues. The document had to address:

a) reasons why a project can fail, giving examples of past projects and why they failed
b) a general explanation of how failure can be avoided
c) an identification of the potential risks to this project, the impact that these risks could have for
your client and the avoidance techniques that can be used
I also had to do a presentation. I presented it to Karen as the client. I was a little bit nervous but at the end of the day i passed so I am happy.

{ You also need to show the progress on the project and what you have learned so far. So consider methodologies and tools, planning (you have started a Gannt chart) etc}