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A README template that can be adapted to suite your projects!
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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
  • About The Project
  • User Experience (UX)
  • User Stories
  • Technology Stack
  • Languages, Frameworks and Libraries
  • Project Management and Development Approach
  • SECTION 2: PROJECT SETUP
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
  • SECTION 3: PROJECT FEATURES AND STRUCTURE
  • Features
  • Structure and Navigation
  • Wireframes
  • Design and Styling
    1. Design
    2. Color
    3. font
    4. media
  • SECTION 4: TESTING AND VALIDATION
  • Testing
  • Validation
    1. HTML Validator Report
    2. CSS Validator Report
  • User Story Testing
  • Bugs and Issues
  • SECTION 5: DEPLOYMENT AND CREDITS
  • Final Product
  • Credits
    1. Template
    2. Content
    3. Media
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contact
  • SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

    This section contains summary information about the project, the user expections and tools used in building this solution.

    About The Project

    "**name-of-project**"

    Product Screenshot

    User Experience (UX)

    "name-of-project" is a software designed to provide abc services.

    The uniqueness of this project are:

    • abc
    • xyz
    • 123
    • etc

    You can view the deployed website here

    User Stories

    • As a new user of this website, I want to easily.......
    • As a new user of this website, I want to quickly.......
    • As a new user of this website, I want to quickly.......
    • As a new user of this website, I want to see.......
    • As a new user of this website, I want to see.......
    • As a new user of this website, I want to easily find.......
    • As a new user to this website, I want to meet the team
    • As a user, I want to follow xyz on social media.......
    • etc

    Technology Stack

    This subsection outlines the technologies, frameworks, libraries, and tools used in the development of this project. It provides insight into the foundational components that power "name-of-project". Add-ons ad plugins are captured in the acknowledgements subsection (N/B: below are dummy samples. Replace with the actual project frameworks and libraries).

    Languages, Frameworks and Libraries

    • HTML5 - Used for designing the structure of the project.

    • CSS3 - Used for styling the project.

    • Google Fonts - Provides all of the fonts for this website.

    • Font Awesome - Used for the site icons.

    • JavaScript - Used for the hamburger navigation and icons.

    • Github - Used to store the project code.

    • Gitpod - An IDE Used for coding.

    • Balsamiq - Used to create site wireframes.

    • Shutterstock and Unsplash photo - Used for all images on the website.

    • Google Map Generator - Used to import business location.

    • Am I Responsive - Used to check if the site is responsive on different screen sizes.

    • IMG2GO and Tiny PNG - Used to help compress the images.

    • Free Online HTML Formatter - Used to correct indentation issues and get rid of excess whitespace.

    • Next.js - Used for server-side rendering and building modern, scalable web applications.

    • React.js - Used for building user interfaces, especially single-page applications.

    • Vue.js - Used for building interactive web interfaces and single-page applications.

    • Angular - Used for building large-scale, high-performance web applications.

    • Svelte - Used for building fast, lightweight web applications with minimal overhead.

    • Laravel - Used for building web applications with elegant syntax and a robust ecosystem.

    • Bootstrap - Used for building responsive and mobile-first websites and web applications.

    • jQuery - Used for simplifying HTML document traversing, event handling, and animation.

    Project Management and Development Approach

    This project was implemented using the Agile Manifesto methodology. Below are the ways this project adhered to the 4 core values and 12 core principles of the aforementioned method:

    Four Values of the Agile Manifesto:

    • Vision 1: Customer collaboration over contract negotiation: [Sample description] The Team held [number of meetings] planning sessions via Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams, ensuring alignment with customer needs and prioritizing features through user story mapping.

    • a screenshot or graphic representation of a Zoom meeting with team members.

    • Vision 2: Responding to change over following a plan: [Sample description]: Throughout the project, the team managed ( GitHub issues + GitHub issues ) GitHub issues, adapting to changing requirements and feedback iteratively. A screenshot of the GitHub project board demonstrates their flexibility.

    • Vision 3: Working software over comprehensive documentation: [Sample description] Achieved [number of story points] across [number of sprints], emphasizing the focus on delivering functional software increments.

    • A snapshot of the scrum/kanban board tracks their progress.

    • Vision 4: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools Description: Daily interactions on GitHub led to [number of commits], fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members.

    • A snapshot of GitHub issue discussions illustrates their collaborative environment.

    Twelve Principles of the Agile Manifesto

    • Satisfy the customer: Held regular stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment with customer needs.
    • Deliver working software: Prioritized delivering functional increments in each sprint, allowing for early feedback.
    • Welcome changing requirements: Maintained open communication channels and adapted plans iteratively.
    • Collaborate daily: Conducted (frequency of standup) stand-up meetings to facilitate collaboration and problem-solving.
    • Face-to-face conversation: Utilized in-person and/or virtual meetings (select one or all the options) to enhance clarity and understanding.
    • Motivated individuals: Empowered team members through skill development and recognition.
    • Measure progress through working product: Evaluated progress based on delivered functionality in each sprint.
    • Promote sustainable development: Prioritized sustainability practices to ensure long-term success.
    • Simplicity is essential: Used MoSCoW prioritization and focused on MVP delivery to avoid unnecessary complexity.
    • Continuous attention to technical excellence: Adopted show and tell technique to ensure all team members learn while collaborating.
    • Self-organizing team: Encouraged autonomy and collaboration within the team.
    • Regular reflection on continuous improvement: Conducted regular retrospectives to identify areas for improvement.

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    SECTION 2: PROJECT SETUP

    In this section, a detailed account of all requirements needed for "name-of-project" to be setup and running. It also includes installation instructions and a link to all necessary documentations for these tools.

    Prerequisites

    Below are the list of softwares required to setup and start using "name-of-project" (N/B: if no installation is required. Then write: "name-of-project" does not rely on any external dependencies or services.):

    • npm
      npm install npm@latest -g
    • etc

    Installation

    Below is an example of how you can instruct your audience on installing and setting up your app. This template doesn't rely on any external dependencies or services.

    1. Get a free API Key at https://example.com
    2. Clone the repo
      git clone https://github.com/your_username_/Project-Name.git
    3. Install NPM packages
      npm install
    4. Enter your API in config.js
      const API_KEY = "ENTER YOUR API";

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    SECTION 3: PROJECT FEATURES AND STRUCTURE

    This section encompasses the various elements and functionalities aimed at enhancing the user experience and achieving the goals of ["name-of-project"] website. It outlines the key features and structural components intended to provide visitors with a seamless and informative journey through the platform.

    Features

    The key features are:

    • Navigation: Designed to facilitate users effortlessly access to different sections and pages.

    • Services: Provides comprehensive information about the services offered by the project.

    • Pricing: Provides corresponding prices on services offered by ["name-of-project"], enabling users to make informed decisions about their choices.

    • Testimonials: Showcases testimonials and highlights positive experiences from previous clients, fostering trust and credibility among potential customers.

    • Gallery: Presents a visually appealing gallery displaying a pictorial representation of ["name-of-project"], serving as a source of inspiration for clients.

    • Contact Form: Offers a user-friendly contact form that simplifies the process of reaching out to the team. This will empower clients to submit inquiries, book appointments, or provide feedback seamlessly.

    • Contact Information: Displays essential contact details of the team prominently on the website, ensuring users can easily reach out to the establishment via phone, email, or physical address.

    • Social Links: Includes links to the company's social media profiles, enabling users to stay connected and updated with the latest news, promotions, and announcements.

    • Responsive Design: Ensures that the website is accessible and functional across various devices and screen sizes, providing a consistent user experience.

    • Interactive Elements: Incorporates interactive elements such as buttons, sliders, and hover effects to enhance user engagement and interactivity, making the browsing experience more enjoyable and intuitive.

    • Other features to be implemented in the future include:

    • Online Booking: Implementing an online booking system that enables clients to schedule appointments directly through the website, offering convenience and flexibility in selecting desired dates and times for their visits.

    • ChatBot:: An AI-powered self service system that will guide and direct clients based on their specific needs.

    Structure and Navigation

    • File Organisation

      • The files where structured into folders and clustered based on functionality. Also file naming convention that reflects the functions of the conetent of the file was adopted.
    • Header

      • "name-of-project" logo positioned [left|right|center]
      • Appears on every page
    • Nav bar

      • Appers on every page
      • Navigation bar on the [left|right|center]
    • Menu items

      • Appers on every page
      • Directs users to specific page
    • Footer

      • Includes a [contact information, contact form, newsletter, Resources and social links] (N/B: adjust as appropriate)
      • Appears on every page
    • Home Page

      • Hero image - appears at the top-[left|right|center] of the home page, below the header section.
      • Testimonials - just below the "name-of-section" section, responsively arrange to maximize various device screen width and give users a good experience.
      • Call to action buttons - provides an easy portal to other specific page of "name-of-project".
    • Services - Services has a dedicated page with a navigation link on both the navbar and one of the call-to-action buttons on the homepage.

    • Pricing - Pricing and Plans has a dedicated page with a navigation link on both the navbar and one of the call-to-action buttons on the homepage.

    • Our Team - Our Teams has a dedicated page with a navigation link on both the navbar and one of the call-to-action buttons on the homepage.

    • Gallery - Gallery has a dedicated page with a navigation link on both the navbar and one of the call-to-action buttons on the homepage.

    • Contact Us - This is located at the [left|right|center] of the footer.

    Wireframes

    File Organisation Tree

    Home Page

    Services & Prices

    OurTeam

    Gallery

    Contact Us

    Mobile View - Home Page

    Design and Styling

    Design

    Given the serene ambiance of the establishment, the website echoes this sentiment through its design. Employing a predominantly white background conveys cleanliness, brightness, and sterility—attributes associated with a tranquil setting. Complementary background hues evoke a sense of calmness, while vibrant and colorful imagery aims to immerse visitors in the [name of project] ambiance.

    Color

    • Main background color - #color hex (color name) - I chose this color because *****
    • h1 headings and nav bar - [color] - reason
    • h2 headings - [color] - reason
    • p - [color] - reason
    • footer - [color] - reason

    Font

    • main font: Font name
    • Secondary font - Font name

    Media

    Hero image - short description and reason for selection

    Contact section - short description and reason for selection

    Services - short description and reason for selection

    Plans and Pricing - short description and reason for selection

    Our Team - short description and reason for selection

    Gallery - short description and reason for selection

    Contact Us - short description and reason for selection

    etc - short description and reason for selection

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    SECTION 4: TESTING AND VALIDATION

    - In this section, the functionalities of the final product was tested and validated to ensure consistency with user stories.

    Testing

    • Browser Compatibility Testing: Ensured compatibility with Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox desktop browsers.

    • Responsiveness Testing: Utilized Chrome Developer Tools to verify responsiveness across multiple devices: Desktop, Laptop, Moto G4, Galaxy S5, iPhone 5/SE, iPhone 6/7/8, iPhone 6/7/8 Plus, iPad, iPad Pro, Galaxy Fold

    Validation

    The W3C Markup Validator and W3C CSS Validator Services were used to check my code for syntax errors in this project.

    • HTML- I checked each page by direct input method on HTML validator site

    • I used Lighthouse tools to test my website

    HTML Validator Report

    • Warning : [details of any warning]

      • [actions taken to remedy it].
    • Value Error : [details of any error]

      • [actions taken to remedy it].

    CSS Validator Report

    • Warning : [details of any warning]

      • [actions taken to remedy it].
    • Value Error : [details of any error]

      • [actions taken to remedy it].

    User Story Testing

    • User Story 1: [user story here]

      • [how it was implemented here]

      (N/B: Use image generated from https://ui.dev/amiresponsive to show the the page in 4 different devices)

    • User Story 2: [user story here]

      • [how it was implemented here]

      (N/B: Use image generated from https://ui.dev/amiresponsive to show the the page in 4 different devices)

    reapeat for all user stories

    Bugs and Issues

    • Detail any bug and/or issues encountered, steps taken to correct it. Add images if possible.

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    SECTION 5: DEPLOYMENT AND CREDITS

    -In this section, the tested and validated product will be deployed and external resources used during this exercise will be mentioned.

    Final Product

    • The product is live and can be seen on [url of deployed site]

    Home Page

    • Add images of various sections of the final product as above.

    Credits

    Template

    Content

    • All content was written by [Your Name]

    • Mention sections that was not original and the source where it was adopted from.

    • I utilized the guidance provided by Responsive navbar and hamburger menu to develop the responsive navbar and hamburger menu.

    Media

    Acknowledgments

    Use this space to list individuals, groups or resources you find helpful and would like to give credit to. I've included a few of my favorites to kick things off!

    Contact

    Your Name - @your_twitter - email@example.com

    Project Link: https://github.com/your_username/repo_name

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