Shifting Perspectives

Our scope changed from making an educational app for high school students that would cover at least the Capital Regional District (CRD) area to an educational app for UVic students, faculty, and staff that covers the Indigenous communities on whose traditional...
Team reflection for the second sprint

Team reflection for the second sprint

During this sprint, our team accomplished several key tasks. First, we conducted an in-depth system study to gain a better understanding of the project. Next, we generated dummy data using Postman, creating Data Transfer Objects (DTOs), and also collected data from a...
Step 1: Choosing a Scope

Step 1: Choosing a Scope

This sprint was highly rewarding for our team as it included a crucial in-person visit to the Capital Regional District’s watershed. This on-site experience provided invaluable clarity about the situation and the project’s scope since we were able to infer...
Learning from Missteps and Triumphs

Learning from Missteps and Triumphs

In our recent sprint, we initiated our project by focusing on the foundational elements, primarily the database design. Initially, we were confident in our approach, believing that we had created a solid foundation for our solution. However, upon closer review, we...
Getting to Know RainWise

Getting to Know RainWise

Our first two weeks at Inspire were busy! With two teammates initially located on opposite sides of the world – Xavier in the Philippines and Remee at UVic – our project kickoff was quite unique. Effective communication posed a challenge due to the distance and time...

Getting Started

The first thing we want to share about the start-up of our project is how our team dynamic and building is going. We feel that we are working well together and that shows through our communication. Whether it is delegating important tasks or listening to each other’s...