Design Report Completed: Finalized and refined the system design after conducting additional AWS research. Key architectural changes were made based on our findings (see the team status report for details).
Updated Central Server Block Diagram: The design now reflects the latest refinements, ensuring clarity in system architecture.
CI/CD Pipeline Implemented: Initially, I was manually setting up AWS services, but as the project grew, it became unsustainable. To streamline deployment, I set up a repository (Github Repo) with CI/CD (PR), which now automates testing and deployment. The folder structure is modular and designed for maintainability.
Watchlist Query Layer Implemented: A basic version (PR1 + PR2) is now complete and fully tested with manual tests + jest tests, though it currently operates without message queuing. The system generates and returns a pre-signed URL for secure data access.
In Progress
Web App Access Layer (Watchlist Management): Currently working on implementing this to allow the web app backend to post updates to the global watchlist. I’ve completed a basic implementation and tested it manually (draft PR). I plan to add a Jest test suite for automated testing. My goal is to wrap this up as soon as possible so the web app can begin integrating with it.
Next Steps
Set Up Web App Backend Architecture: Set up a basic backend folder structure (controller, model, db, env) and implement a basic authentication endpoint to enable user login. Once completed, Andy will be able to take over further web app backend tasks.
Overall Status
The project remains on track. While the workload is demanding, the transition from manual AWS setup to automated CI/CD has significantly improved efficiency. Now, my focus is on completing the web app integration to ensure smooth interaction with the backend.
