This week I started working on the second viewing mode for our webapp. This mode would allow users to get a visual idea of where and which curbside parking spots are available. I currently have a working version with mock data markers across the map. One thing that I plan on having done by Monday is making the markers dynamic so that they change size when the user zooms in or out of the map. I will also meet with Neville to connect this viewspots feature to the database which stores all the actual parking spaces.
This week I also conducted usability testing for the webapp on 5 volunteers. The primary feedback was that they did not like typing in an entire address of their destination and would like a drop down that suggests addresses. Additionally, some testers wanted the map to update the starting point based on where the user drove. I might look into working on this in the next week if time permits. Tomorrow, Neville and I will work on latency testing to see the time difference between a sensor being occupied and it being reflected in the user’s request.
I will be helping Kanvi prepare for her presentation this week and am on schedule according to the gantt chart.