SENG2021 Notices

Notices

  • The Finalists for the Macquarie Group Presentation Prize 🌟

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Thursday 09 May 2024, 11:44:20 AM.

    Hi Everyone,

    We are excited to announce the finalists who have been selected for the upcoming Macquarie Group Presentation Prize! A big congratulations to the following teams:

    - Team Adica

    - Team Churro

    - Team Boost(Guy)

    - Team Browine

    - Team Eggs

    - Team 3000Return

    - Team Boost(Hari)

    There will be email touch base soon.

    Warm regards,

    SENG2021 Teaching Team

  • Wrapping Up : A Final Checklist

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Tuesday 30 April 2024, 12:44:51 PM, last modified Tuesday 30 April 2024, 01:01:09 PM.

    Hi everyone,

    As we come to the end of this journey together, we hope that this course has been as inspiring and enlightening for you as we envisioned at the start.

    Before we part ways, a gentle reminder to double-check that your tutor has full access to your submissions to be assessed, like weekly blogging and portfolio. This is crucial to ensure your assessments are processed smoothly.

    Warm regards,

    SENG2021 Team - Armin & Ming



  • You only have time till tonight to fill in myExperience | We are now at 41.98% !

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Tuesday 16 April 2024, 04:12:48 PM, last modified Wednesday 24 April 2024, 02:22:12 PM.

    Update:

    * myExperience's deadline is tonight !!!!!!
    * 68 students have filled the survey
    * 93 have not.

    Summary of this post:

    I know you are busy, so here is the summary:

    Your feedback throughout the term helped us to improve the course. With the help of your feedback, we were able to not only adjust the course, but also secure extra budget to keep the edForum, technical consultations, and self-learning resources going. You had a great impact on this course, and now it's time to make a university-wide impact by filling out the myExperience survey.

    https://myexperience.unsw.edu.au/

    I've set a goal of 75% participation rate, with a UNSW-approved reward for reaching that target.

    The myExperience survey is now open

    The myExperience survey is now open for students to fill out. This is a fully confidential student survey, and your identity will not be included in the final report. This survey is extremely important for the university, as the results have a significant impact on the decisions made by the university. Your feedback from throughout the term has been heard and has helped us improve the course. Now is the time for you to make a university-wide impact for your future and the future of other students.

    The University Listens to You

    Based on feedback from last year and throughout this term, I have added a few things to the course, such as the edForum, self-learning resources, and technical help session consultations. These additions come at a cost to the university, and our initial budget for the course was limited. We ran these additions for two weeks as an experiment and asked for your feedback, which we listened to and used to improve them. Some feedback were positive. I used all your anonymous feedback to create two cases, which I presented to the school, and they happily increased our budget by around $20,000 to cover the cost of the edForum, self-learning resources, and technical help sessions for the rest of the term. I wanted to share this with you to let you know that the university listens to you. Your opinion matters. If you want to see these changes applied throughout your degree in other courses or even throughout the university, we need your feedback through the myExperience survey. I may not be here in the future, but your feedback can have a lasting impact on UNSW's policies for many years.

    Participation Matters

    Low participation in the myExperience survey is considered a bad result from the university's perspective. For example, if only 20 students out of 160 fill out the survey and say the course was amazing, the university may conclude that the lack of participation means the changes were not well-received, and they may stop these improvements. So, if you think your mentors, technical consultations, edForum, self-learning resources, and the course overall were good, or if there are things we should consider for the next term, please fill out the myExperience survey. To make a significant impact, we need a 75% participation rate. I was thinking of setting a prize if we reach this goal, but the university has informed me that extending deadlines, adding extra marks, or giving money to students would be considered bribery, which is not allowed.

    Participation Goal!

    Please head to our edForum's post to know more about the the participation goal. EdForum post:
    https://edstem.org/au/courses/15600/discussion/188...



    Daily Update

    I keep a record of the daily update on how many students have filled the form. You can view it from the menu on the left.

    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • Internship opportunities for SENG students

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Tuesday 16 April 2024, 12:55:22 AM.

    Dear students,

    Dr. Basem Suleiman the deputy director of software engineering program at UNSW asked me to share the following internship opportunity with you. I personally think this is a great opportunity for our students.

    Link to the brochure

    "

    Hello SENG Class,

    I'd like to share information about some new internship opportunities with Optus (Macquarie Park campus) and Rio Tinto (Brisbane office). They are looking for students who are eligible/interested in these opportunities. See attached adverts and enclosed information below for more details.

    • Domestic students
    • 2nd year and above in 2024
    • Currently enrolled in Software Engineering programs

    The deadline for applications is 1 pm on Thursday 18 April 2024.

    I would encourage you all to consider such opportunities to start building/extending your work experience and explore some career opportunities.

    All the best!

    Dr. Basem Suleiman | Deputy Director of Software Engineering Program

    School of Computer Science and Engineering | Faculty of Engineering

    "

  • Final Week Check-In & Updates on Sprint 3 Grades 📚

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Monday 15 April 2024, 08:02:39 PM.

    Hey everyone,

    I hope this message finds you all well during this final stretch of the semester 🌟. It's perfectly normal to feel a bit overwhelmed at this time, and I want to remind you that the Mental Health Support Services are here to assist you. Please consider reaching out to them if you're experiencing stress 🌱.

    I wanted to inform you that the results for Sprint 3 will soon be available. If you do not receive your grades by tomorrow, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance 📩.

    Additionally, the schedule for this week's help sessions is now posted. You can access all the details through the following link:

    https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/reso...

    Alternatively, you can find it under the "Help Session-Tech Consultation" menu on the left side of our course webpage.

    I hope you are finding the experience of working in teams rewarding and enjoyable 😊.


    Warm regards,

    Ming

  • Week 9 Help Session Schedule

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Monday 08 April 2024, 09:43:14 PM.

    Hi everyone,

    I hope this message finds you well. Just a gentle reminder that the schedule for our Week 9 Help Session is now available. For those looking to consult or seek assistance, please feel free to visit the Help Session-Tech Consultation page. You can access all the necessary information through this link: https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/reso...

    Wishing you all a productive week ahead!

  • Your feedback and our response | Technical help sessions | Team evaluation | Grace's technical help session is happening now

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Monday 01 April 2024, 10:02:37 PM, last modified Monday 01 April 2024, 10:04:25 PM.

    Hello students,

    The number of responses this week was great. Some of the feedback was similar, so I am grouping them into the following categories:

    = Technical Help Sessions

    * Please hold more help sessions on deployment and/or coding

    * I have benefitted largely from technical help sessions from all my other courses. It would be highly beneficial to myself, and my peers, for more technical help sessions that are held weekly (e.g. multiple one hour sessions throughout the week, each week). Thanks!

    * Chloe and Jacqueline were very helpful in helping me through the process of setting up our teams frontend!

    * Jacqueline was so helpful, I was really struggling to understand how to connect the backend with the frontend but she walked me through it slowly and helped me understand the whole process well. Thank you so much Jacqueline, you are a lifesaver!

    * Very helpful with backend

    Our Response:

    These technical help sessions were added to the course this year, and it's great to see that many students are benefiting from them. Your feedback is extremely valuable in helping us shape the course.

    The university really values your feedback. These sessions were added throughout the term when some of you requested them. In our initial budget, we only had enough funding for one week of these sessions. However, based on your feedback that the university found valuable, the budget for these sessions was increased.

    You can find the link and schedule for each session here: https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/resources/97113. In fact, there is a session happening right now from 9pm-11pm today, led by Grace:
    https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:mee...
    The Hopper Code is GUQB .

    = Peer Review Form

    * i want them send a form to everyone in the team about who did the more work than the other, because we don't want to tell the teacher who did more work we want to do it with like a form like 1531 and the teacher can scale it up and down based on the commit.

    Our Response:

    Thank you for the feedback. After each deadline, I do provide a link to a "Team Evaluation" form. However, I agree that I need to make it easier to access. I have now added the link to the Team Evaluation form on the left-hand menu. You can also access it directly from the link below:

    https://forms.office.com/r/V6jgRdHMkL

    Our goal is to support all students so they can contribute the most within their teams. If there is an issue with unequal contributions, the form is there for you to fill out. Once the form is filled, we will spend time evaluating each case. I believe in a fair mark adjustment, which can only be achieved by thoroughly evaluating each case by talking with the mentor, looking at contributions to GitHub and Jira, and even interviewing team members if needed.

    = Help Sessions Before Sprint 3 Deadline

    * Can we have more help sessions on Monday and Tuesday before Sprint 3 is due?
    * Add more help sessions on monday and tuesday before sprint 3 is due

    Our Response:
    We have announced this yesterday. There is a session happening right now from 9pm-11pm today, led by Grace:

    https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:mee...
    The Hopper Code is GUQB .



    I will review any new feedback next Monday and provide my responses. You can leave anonymous feedback using the following link:

    https://forms.office.com/r/N5QexK85hk


    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • Week 8 Help Sessions: Get Ready to Dive Back In

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Monday 01 April 2024, 04:49:55 PM.

    Hey everyone,

    I hope you all had an awesome Easter break and are feeling recharged! As we get back into the swing of things, I want to make sure you've got all the support you need to hit the ground running.

    We've set up some help sessions for Week 8 to help you catch up and get ahead. You'll find everything you need to know, including the schedule and topics, on our Help Session-Tech Consultation page. And to make things super easy, here's the direct link for you:

    https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/reso...

    Warmly,

    Ming

  • An extra technical consultation session on Monday 9 PM to 10 PM, before the sprint 3 deadline.

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Sunday 31 March 2024, 09:39:52 PM.

    Hello students,

    We've received requests for an extra technical consultation session before the sprint 3 deadline. Grace has kindly agreed to host a session on Monday, April 1st.

    If you need any technical assistance, feel free to join her technical consultation session on Monday, April 1st from 9 PM to 10 PM.

    You can join the session using the following Teams link:

    https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:mee...

    The Hopper Code is GUQB .

    We are going to have additional technical consultation sessions throughout the week. We will be announcing these sessions very soon.

    Kind regards,

    Armin

  • Macquarie lecture by Brent Burgess is about to start | Chloe + Jacqueline technical help sessions is today from 3pm-5pm

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Tuesday 26 March 2024, 12:59:23 PM, last modified Tuesday 26 March 2024, 01:04:44 PM.

    Dear students,

    I just want to remind you that we are having a guest lecture from Macquarie group starting at 1pm. If you are on campus, feel free to join us at our regular Tuesday lectures. Our guest presenter will join through teams using this link:
    https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjIxZjE0NTMtYzE2MS00NzFjLTk2ZmUtYmQ1YmJhNjYxZTMw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223ff6cfa4-e715-48db-b8e1-0867b9f9fba3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f1c28cbc-3b28-4338-90e1-a6509c7e3414%22%7d


    I also want to remind you the first technical help session for this week is today from 3-5pm. You can find more info on how to join and when are the other sessions here: https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/reso...


    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • (Update: link is corrected in the announcement) | Sprint 2 Grades and Help Session Schedule Update

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Monday 25 March 2024, 11:17:43 PM, last modified Tuesday 26 March 2024, 10:21:02 AM.

    Hi everyone,

    Just a heads up, your Sprint 2 grades should be making their way to you shortly. If you haven't seen yours by tomorrow, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

    Also, for this week's help session schedule, you can find all the details at the following link:
    https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/resources/97113

    Or from the "Help Session-Tech Consultation" from the menu on the left.

    I hope you're finding the teamwork experience enjoyable so far!

    Warm regards,
    Ming

  • For Tuesday's lecture, we have a lecture by Brent Burgess the Head of Engineering Division Director at Macquarie BFS (Bank) | API

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Monday 25 March 2024, 09:48:35 PM.

    Dear students,

    For Tuesday's lecture, we have the lecture by Brent Burgess the Head of Engineering Division Director at Macquarie BFS (Bank). Brent Burgess leads the Engineering teams at Macquarie BFS (Bank). Brent has almost 30 years engineering and technology experience working at some of the largest ecommerce organisations in Australia and the US.

    In this lecture Brent will cover the evolution of APIs and the API economy, the fundamental building blocks of a $14 trillion dollar marketplace. Brent will bring this subject to life by explaining how APIs power a common web architecture.

    Brent will be joining us online through teams. I will be at the lecture theatre. You can participate online and ask questions, please fill free to join using this link:

    https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:mee...



    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • Your Feedback Matters | Lectures for this week

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Sunday 24 March 2024, 09:08:43 PM.

    Dear students,

    - New Course Features: Your Feedback Matters!

    This year's course has undergone some changes, including the introduction of the Ed Forum, technical consultations, and technical short video demos.

    We highly value feedback on how these changes are impacting your learning experience. Your input will guide us in making any necessary improvements and assist in our budget planning for the rest of the term. If you have benefited from any of these or have constructive feedback to share, please use the form provided at:
    https://forms.office.com/r/N5QexK85hk

    When providing feedback, please be specific. For instance, if you require additional technical consultations, indicate whether you prefer longer sessions or multiple one-hour sessions spread throughout the week for easier access.

    - Lectures for this week:

    This week's lectures are extremely important. On Monday, Professor Fethi Rabhi will cover "Detailed Design Concepts," a key topic for your project. Following that, Nick Patrikeos, a software engineer at Atlassian, will discuss Team Dynamics & Team Theory, providing insights into how teams function and how to excel as a team member.

    Tuesday's lecture will be conducted by Macquarie company. Further details will be shared post Monday's session.

    Warm regards,
    Armin

  • New Supporting Videos Available!

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Thursday 21 March 2024, 12:54:49 PM.

    Hi Students,

    I'm excited to announce that our latest short video tutorials are now available! You can find them under " Self Learning Resources " in the left menu.

    These videos are designed to help you get started with different technical aspects of the course. Think of them like multivitamins - they're not essential for everyone, but they can be a great resource if you need some extra support.

    The newest addition is a series called " SENG2021 Frontend Guide " by Grace Kan. This series is made up of short, informative videos to help you with front-end development.

    We already have some recordings of in-person lectures, such as "Front-end 101" by Chloe and Jacqueline, "Testing" by Grace, and "Agile Project Management" by Nick. You can access these recordings through Echo360.

    If you found these videos helpful or have any suggestions for improvement, we'd love to hear from you! Please fill out this quick feedback form: https://forms.office.com/r/N5QexK85hk

    Have a fantastic Thursday!

    Best regards,
    Armin

  • No consultation by Chris this week | Our other technical consultations

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Wednesday 20 March 2024, 09:52:22 AM.

    Dear students,

    For this week only, Chris's technical consultation will not be held.

    Starting from this year, we are excited to have expanded our technical consultations. In total we now have 4 consultations:

    • Chloe + Jacqueline
    • Grace
    • Alvin + Hari
    • Chris (excluding this week)

    If your questions is related to your project, please meet and discuss with your assigned mentor.
    These technical consultation sessions are designed to assist you with frontend, backend, CI/CD, testing, deployment, Firebase and other similar topics.

    For more information on session times and specific topics covered, please refer to this link:

    https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/reso...

    We hope you have a productive and relaxing flex week!
    Armin

  • Introducing Specialized Help Sessions!

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Monday 18 March 2024, 11:51:25 PM.

    Hello everyone!

    I trust that you've been having a great time with your flex week and working well in your teams.

    Exciting news! Starting this week, we're rolling out help sessions specifically for tech consultations. To find out when these sessions are happening and the topics they'll cover, simply click on the link below:

    [SENG2021 Tech Consultation Schedule] ( https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/reso...

    In these help sessions, we'll be using a platform called Hopper to make the consultations between you and the tutors as smooth as possible. Make sure to follow the instructions provided on the "Help Session - Tech Consultation" page once you're on Hopper.

    If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

    Warm regards,

    Ming

  • Week 6 Updates and Reminders

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Monday 18 March 2024, 01:01:02 PM.

    Dear students,

    Welcome to Week 6!

    No Lecture or Meeting with mentors this week:
    There will be no lecture or meeting with mentors this week, Week 6. However, if you have any questions about your project, feel free to email your mentors. They will reply to you within working days and hours.

    Technical Consultation Sessions:
    In addition to Chris's consultation, we are adding three more technical consultation sessions. More information about their times and links will be shared with you very soon. Feel free to drop into one of these sessions if you have any technical questions. For project-related questions, it is better to ask your own mentor.

    Student Feedback:
    We did not receive any student feedback this week. Your feedback is not only for constructive criticism. If you liked something in this course, such as the technical consultation, and would like more of it, please fill out the form so we can add more.
    For any future feedback, please use this fully anonymous form:
    https://forms.office.com/r/N5QexK85hk

    Have a great week!

    Armin

  • Join Confluence Page for Easy API Sharing

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Wednesday 13 March 2024, 05:05:22 PM.

    Hi everyone,

    I hope you're all finding the teamwork enjoyable and productive. I wanted to let you know that you should soon receive an invitation to access our Service APIs page on Confluence. Here's the link for your reference:

    [Service APIs Page]( https://unswcse.atlassian.net/l/cp/gJR3uXq3 ).

    This page is designed for you to add your group's API, which will enable other groups in our section to integrate and utilize your services. Similarly, you'll have access to the APIs developed by other groups, fostering a collaborative environment where we can all benefit from shared resources

    Best regards,

    Ming

  • Guidance on Team Evaluations and Conflict Resolution

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Wednesday 13 March 2024, 10:51:28 AM.

    Dear Students,

    I hope this message finds you well. I want to briefly touch on team evaluations for your projects.

    If your team is working harmoniously and everyone agrees on equal contributions, there's nothing more you need to do; everyone will receive the same mark.

    However, if there are unresolved disagreements within your team, please first discuss them with your mentor, who is there to help. If issues persist, you're welcome to reach out to us.

    In cases where disagreements remain by the submission deadline, please fill out this form: [ https://forms.office.com/r/V6jgRdHMkL ]( https://forms.office.com/r/V6jgRdHMkL ). It's crucial for understanding the situation, and we might also consult your mentor or conduct brief interviews if needed.

    This process is part of our effort to ensure fairness and resolve conflicts efficiently during the term.

    Thank you for your cooperation and dedication to making teamwork a rewarding experience.

    Best,

    Ming

  • You are invited to the Optiver's guest lecture on "Tips and Tricks for Software Developer Interns at Optiver and Software Testing & Software Performance with Microservices by Optiver"

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Wednesday 13 March 2024, 08:20:42 AM, last modified Wednesday 13 March 2024, 08:21:01 AM.

    Dear SENG2021 students,

    Today, there is going to be a guest lecture by Optiver for SENG3011 students. Dr Basem Soleiman, The LiC for SENG3011, has kindly invited you all to this lecture.

    Optiver is going to discuss Tips and Tricks for Software Developer Interns at Optiver, in addition to the topic of testing.

    If you are interested in attending, here are the details:

    "
    When: Wed. 13 Mar. 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
    Where: Colombo Theater B (K-B16 LG04)
    Topics: Software Testing & Software Performance with Microservices by Optiver

    The speaker will also share "Tips and Tricks for Software Developer Interns at Optiver". Get insights to help you prepare for such roles and discuss

    We would love to see you all as these are great opportunities to learn about Sprint 2 topics from industry experience and inquire about related testing techniques and how is it used in practice.
    "

    Kind regards,
    Armin


  • Your feedback for week2 and our response

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Tuesday 12 March 2024, 10:55:42 PM.

    Dear students,

    Every Monday, I review all the feedback you have provided through the feedback form. For this week, there was only one feedback.

    Student feedback:
    "worst course expierence by far, first of all the confluence space didnt work until like the last 4 days of the due date, then for github class rooms right it kept on saying i have no access and stuff and when i get access i get assigned to the wrong classroom. This course's management is so bad please fix these errors please"

    Our response:
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that you've had a difficult experience with the course so far. aim to address your concerns by breaking them down into specific sections.

    • Confluence and Jira: Atlassian provides Confluence and Jira to us. They gather student and group information to create Jira and Confluence for our teams. Unfortunately, there is not much we can do for this term but we asked them for future year to provide these services to our students faster.
    • GitHub: Similar to Confluence, we require team details first, causing delays in creating GitHub teams. To improve this process for future years, we will offer additional guidelines on setting up GitLab for students so they can have more options.
    • Incorrect GitHub classroom assignment: This was an unfortunate error that should not have occurred. There may have been various reasons for this issue. I have seen one or two cases this term which were solved by our teams on ed Forum. Based on my experience, the team behind answering ed forum questions are doing a great job. I want to thank them for their great help in this course.

    If you encounter any issues, please notify us promptly, and we will work to resolve them as soon as we can.Just today through one of our mentors, similar to the case above, we were notified that a team can not create a seperate repo on their GitHub. This should not happen based on our setup. So we provided some possible solutions to the mentor so he can share them with his teams.

    This is just a general advice. As we are in week 5, for any problem, it is advisable to be proactive. If you encounter an issue, please inform us promptly so we can solve it as soon as we can. If you have a solution in mind, please share it with your mentor. If it works for you then it is a great solution.

    You can leave your anonymous feedback using the link below and I will review them and share our reponse:

    https://forms.office.com/r/N5QexK85hk

    Kind regards,

    Armin Chitizadeh

  • Today’s lecture, titled "Front-end 101," will take place at E19 Patricia O'Shane 105 (K-E19-105) from 1pm to 3pm.

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Tuesday 12 March 2024, 09:28:07 AM.

    Todaylecture, titled "Front-end 101," will take place at E19 Patricia O'Shane 105 (K-E19-105) from 1pm to 3pm. It will be presented by Chloe Toh and Jacqueline Chen as part of our demo/lecture series aimed at helping students to get started on various topics.

    Looking forward to seeing you on there.

    Best regards,

    Armin

  • SENG2021 Week 5 Lecture Schedule and Details | No Lecture On Monday | Tuesday Lecture on Front-end

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Sunday 10 March 2024, 11:20:03 PM.

    Dear students,

    I am writing to inform you that in week 5, there will be no lecture on Monday. But there will be a lecture scheduled on Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm.

    The Tuesday lecture, titled "Front-end 101," will take place at E19 Patricia O'Shane 105 (K-E19-105) from 1pm to 3pm. It will be presented by Chloe Toh and Jacqueline Chen as part of our demo/lecture series aimed at helping students to get started on various topics.

    For more information please visit our Lecture Schedule page: https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/reso...

    Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

    Best regards,
    Armin

  • Your marks for sprint1 are ready.

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Sunday 10 March 2024, 12:40:13 AM.

    Dear students,

    Your marks for sprint1 are ready. You should have already received feedback from your mentors on your sprint1.

    In the past, mentors had to share marks with each student individually, but since last year, we have created a kind of "script" that emails grades directly to each student. It speeds up the process and makes it easier for our mentors. However, there may be a slight delay of a few minutes. If you do not receive your mark via email by the end of Sunday, please email us at se2021@cse.unsw.edu.au .

    Wish you the best,
    Armin

  • Chris Joy will be running consultations on Project Management (including help with Jira/Confluence)

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Wednesday 06 March 2024, 08:31:23 AM, last modified Tuesday 12 March 2024, 10:56:22 PM.

    Dear students,


    Chris Joy, Software Engineer from Atlassian, will be running consultations on Project Management (including help with Jira/Confluence). He is extremely knowledgeable and generous in sharing his knowledge and experience.

    Consultation is happening online every wed 5-6pm: https://atlassian.zoom.us/j/97081564930?pwd=dXFJUER4UVhsb2F0UW5DVmlLcm9LZz09

    Email: c.joy@unsw.edu.au

    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • Important Updates and Resources for Your Week

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Monday 04 March 2024, 09:12:40 AM.

    Dear students,

    I hope you're doing well. Here are some updates and resources for you:

    • Feedback for Week 3:

    Every Monday, I review all the feedback you have provided through the feedback form. Unfortunately, there was no feedback from students this week. Your input is valuable, so if you have any suggestions or feedback, please feel free to share them anonymously using the form below:

    https://forms.office.com/r/N5QexK85hk

    • Extra Resources:

    To support your learning, this year we have developed additional resources to assist you. If you're unsure where to begin, here are some excellent starting points that you can explore:

    https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/reso...

    https://unswcse.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/se202124...

    https://unswcse.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/se202124...

    https://unswcse.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/se202124...

    • No Lecture Today or Tomorrow:

    Just a friendly reminder that there will be no lecture scheduled for today or tomorrow.


    Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead!
    Warm regards,
    Armin

  • No Lecture in Week4 | SENG2021

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Sunday 03 March 2024, 08:23:37 PM.

    Dear students,
    I want to remind you that there are no Monday or Tuesday lectures in Week 4. This was planned from the beginning to provide you with extra time to focus on your sprint 2.

    Enjoy the rest of your Sunday,
    Armin

  • Sprint3 Deadline | Deployment Videos

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Friday 01 March 2024, 12:55:41 PM, last modified Friday 01 March 2024, 12:56:00 PM.

    Hello everyone,

    We have implemented two changes this year to enhance the student experience. This post is about them:

    • Sprint3 Deadline: In previous years, specifications were released sequentially. For instance, sprint2 specs were issued right after sprint1 due date. This year, we have opted to release all specifications at the beginning of the term to provide students with a comprehensive view of the project. While we have made every effort to ensure accuracy, errors can still occur. A fellow student brought to our attention that this year's sprint3 deadline coincides with a public holiday. We appreciate this student for notifying us. At UNSW, deadlines cannot fall on public holidays; hence, we have extended the sprint3 deadline to Tuesday, 2nd April (Week 8) at 1 pm.


    • Deployment Videos: The primary focus of this course is "Design", with deployment serving as a feedback mechanism. Deployment constitutes a minor aspect of the course, and teams can pass without deploying their API and program online. However, sharing your API allows for feedback from others and enhances your API through user interaction. Also, it is gratifying to witness others using and enjoying your creation. Last year, students encountered challenges with deploying their API and product. Consequently, we have introduced a more comprehensive AWS lecture and developed additional educational resources, accessible through "Self Learning Resources":

    https://webcms3.cse.unsw.edu.au/SENG2021/24T1/reso...

    It is important to note that although we have provided extra educational resources for deployment, it is not the critical component of this course; our emphasis remains on Design. Detailed coverage of deployment will be in SENG3011.

    To reiterate, deployment is not mandatory to pass the course; there are alternative methods to showcase your creation to your mentor for evaluation. Your primary focus in this course should be on design; deployment serves to enhance feedback and overall quality. Given the ease of deployment nowadays, it is worthwhile trying it. It can also be a great start for your learning journey for SENG3011.

    please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
    Wishing you a fantastic Friday,

    Armin Chitizadeh

  • A Friendly Guide to GitHub Classroom Access

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Wednesday 28 February 2024, 06:35:48 PM.

    Hi all,

    I hope your group projects are going well and that you're enjoying the teamwork experience.

    I'd like to offer a friendly reminder about accessing GitHub Classroom for your assignments. It's essential to follow each step carefully to set up your repositories correctly. This includes signing in with SSO, linking your course ID to your GitHub account, and ensuring that you correctly choose your name and the appropriate team on GitHub.

    Please remember, the majority of access issues are due to not following the provided instructions carefully. If you encounter any problems, double-check that you've completed all steps correctly. Pay special attention to any error messages, following the links they provide, and authenticate as required, preferably with an SSH key.

    We're here to support you, so please feel free to reach out to your tutor or myself if you need any help or have questions.

    Looking forward to seeing all your great work.

    Best,

    Ming

  • If your team functions well and all members agree that each person contributed equally, you can disregard this post. This post is about team evaluation.

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Wednesday 28 February 2024, 01:22:14 PM.

    Dear students,

    This post is about team evaluation. If your team functions well and all members agree that each person contributed equally, you can disregard this post; there is no need to take any action. By default, every team member will receive the same mark as everyone in the team.

    However, if there are disagreements that cannot be resolved within your team, we suggest reaching out to your mentor. Your mentor will make every effort to address the issue. If the problem persists, please feel free to email me. If the issue remains unresolved by the submission deadline, we advise you to complete the form provided at the following link:

    https://forms.office.com/r/V6jgRdHMkL

    The form is same for all sprints.

    Each conflict will be assessed individually. This form assists us in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the situation. Upon completion, we will also seek input from your mentor. If further clarification is needed, team members may be interviewed. Once all necessary information is gathered, any required mark adjustments among team members will be made.

    This adjustment is a new addition this year to resolve conflicts more efficiently during the term.

    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • Let's Get Our GitHub Classroom Rolling! 🚀

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Tuesday 27 February 2024, 01:40:57 PM.

    Hi everyone,

    I hope you're all diving deep into the course and enjoying your team projects! We've added a new tool to our kit to boost our adventure: GitHub Classroom. It's going to make our collaboration even smoother.

    I've already added all your zIDs to our GitHub Classroom, which is decked out and ready for you at cseteaching-unsw-edu-au-classroom-SENG2021 24T1.

    Here's the link: [ https://classroom.github.com/a/ua3qzrj4 ]( https://classroom.github.com/a/ua3qzrj4 ). Jump in using your GitHub account. If you haven't got one, no worries—it's quick and easy to set up. Just make sure you link it to your zID so everything syncs up perfectly.

    Once you're in, you'll get to accept the "Invoice SENG2021 24T1" assignment by joining your team (if it is already created) or creating your team (if it is not yet created) . Remember, the team name should match the one your mentor and Confluence with your lab codes prefix (like "F14AWatermelon" for the F14A lab).

    Don't forget to nominate a "Maintainer" in your team—someone who can manage the roster, adding or waving goodbye to members as needed.

    We are looking forward to seeing all the amazing things you'll achieve in the upcoming sprints.

    Cheers,

    Ming

  • Your feedback for week2 and my responses

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Tuesday 27 February 2024, 12:18:25 AM.

    Dear students,

    Every Monday, I review all the feedback you have provided through the feedback form. Below are your feedback for week2 and my responses:

    1. maybe if you actually informed us of the weekly blog requirements.

    • Please refer to the announcement I just made under this announcement

    2. It is hard to understand what you are saying during lectures because of your accent. Can you please speak a bit louder? Perhaps that will help.

    • I will try to speak loader. Additionally, next week, I am attending a full-day workshop called "Presentation Skills Workshop". I am really looking forward to it and hope it can help me improve my presentation skills for this course.

    3. Would you be able to explain the requirements for blog posts and comments, when they are due, etc? There has been some confusion on this topic.

    • Please refer to the announcement I just made under this announcement

    Thank you all for your feedback. Next Monday, I will review new feedback and provide my responses. You can leave your anonymous feedback using the following link:

    https://forms.office.com/r/N5QexK85hk

    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • There were some questions around "weekly blog posts", so I wanted to address them here:

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Tuesday 27 February 2024, 12:05:10 AM.

    Hello everyone,

    There were some questions around "weekly blog posts", so I wanted to address them here:

    • Marking: All your "weekly blogging" will be marked later in the term, at the same time as your portfolio.
    • More details on what is considered to be a good weekly blog post: For more detailed information on what constitutes a good weekly blog post, please refer to our Confluence space at the following links:

    https://unswcse.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/se202124t1/pages/347537410/Portfolio

    https://unswcse.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/se202124t1/pages/347537451

    Your mentor does not mark your blog posts every week through out the term. However, as with everything in this course, it is important to be proactive. If you are unsure about how to enhance your blog posts, do not hesitate to seek guidance from your mentors; they are more than willing to assist you.

    Looking forward to seeing you at our Tuesday lecture.

    Best regards,
    Armin

  • ​Chris will be running consultations on Project Management (including help with Jira/Confluence) and Backend/Frontend Development (including CI/CD, React, Typescript, etc.)

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Monday 26 February 2024, 12:02:44 PM.

    Dear students,
    Chris will be running consultations on Project Management (including help with Jira/Confluence) and Backend/Frontend Development (including CI/CD, React, Typescript, etc.).

    Every wed 5-6pm: https://atlassian.zoom.us/j/97081564930?pwd=dXFJUER4UVhsb2F0UW5DVmlLcm9LZz09

    Email: c.joy@unsw.edu.au

  • On Tuesday week3 27th of Feb, Grace Kan will be delivering a 2-hour lecture on "Testing (unit tests and doubles)" from 13:00 to 15:00.

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Sunday 25 February 2024, 09:58:17 PM.

    Hello again,

    On Tuesday week3 27th of Feb, Grace Kan will be delivering a 2-hour lecture on "Testing (unit tests and doubles)" from 13:00 to 15:00. This lecture could be beneficial for your sprint2.

    Due to unforeseen circumstances, the lecture will be conducted online via Teams. You are welcome to join online and ask questions using the following link:

    https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:mee...

    I will be at the Lecture Room E19 Patricia O'Shane 105 (K-E19-105) and share the lecture in the lecture room. Feel free to join me if you are on campus. I will also be around after the lecture to answer any of your questions on the course.

    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • No Lecture on Monday, Week3 (26th of Feb) | End of Week 2 Update | Teams | Jira and Confluence Consultation | Feedback

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Sunday 25 February 2024, 10:20:09 AM.

    Hello everyone,

    No Lecture on Monday, Week 3 (26th of Feb)
    There will be no lecture on Monday of week 3. An announcement will be made regarding the Tuesday lecture.

    Groups
    All students should be part of a team with a mentor. If you are not yet part of a team, please email us.

    Jira and Confluence Consultation
    Christopher Joy will be offering Jira and Confluence consultations starting from week 3. Chris, a former student and mentor of SENG, has helped update this course to align with industry standards. He currently works as a software engineer at Atlassian. Consultations will be conducted online. Further details will be provided soon.

    Feedback
    We are dedicated to improving our course, and your feedback is crucial. If you have any comments on this week's lectures, your mentors, or any aspect of the course, please share them with us using the following form:
    https://forms.office.com/r/N5QexK85hk
    Your feedback is anonymous. I will review all submissions and share our responses promptly on Monday. Your input is invaluable in enhancing the course as we progress through the term.

    Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!
    Armin

  • hands-on tutorials on AWS services

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Wednesday 21 February 2024, 12:29:03 PM.

    Dear students,

    Tai, the AWS technical trainer from our yesterday's lecture, has shared some amazing resources. These are great resources if you are interested to use AWS on your project. Below is the email he sent with all the links:

    "Hi Armin,

    I’ve assembled some resources the students can use if they’re interested in some hands-on tutorials with the services.

    Firstly, this link that I shared during the presentation: https://aws.amazon.com/free/webapps/

    It has an overview of the services we covered, and some links to hands-on tutorials down at the bottom.

    Here is also another comparison of the services: https://aws.amazon.com/websites/

    If they’re creating personal AWS accounts, they can use select services for the first 12-months as explained here https://aws.amazon.com/free/

    If they’re worried about costs, they can look at this Tutorial and set up Budgets on their accounts https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/hands-on/control-your-costs-free-tier-budgets/

    Static Website using Amazon S3 & CloudFront

    Deploying a LAMP stack on Amazon Lightsail

    Deploying an app using AWS Elastic Beanstalk

    Build a Basic Web App with AWS Amplify

    For those using Amplify, there is also a dedicated Dev Center, with official video tutorials they can follow: https://amplify.aws/learn/

    Hope this helps!

    Tai Tan (he/him)

    tantaiyu@amazon.com

    Technical Trainer | AWS Training & Certification

    "

  • Optional Short Videos

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Wednesday 21 February 2024, 12:14:21 PM.

    Dear students,

    This year, in addition to our regular formal lectures, we are creating educational videos to help you get started. These videos are optional and are intended to provide extra support if you need it. Think of them as a supplement, like vitamins. You can access the videos through the Self Learning Resources on the left menu, where you will find links to both YouTube and One Drive. Feel free to use whichever platform you prefer.

    I want to express my gratitude to two of our wonderful mentors, Chloe Toh and Jacqueline Chen, for producing two videos called "More on Stack Architecture" and "Open API Specification and Swagger" and Chris Joy for creating the Jira and Confluence demo video.

    We hope you find these videos helpful, and we would be delighted to hear your feedback on them.

    Best regards,
    Armin Chitizadeh

  • Access Your Team Spaces in Confluence & Jira Now

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Tuesday 20 February 2024, 02:01:55 PM.

    Hello Everyone!

    You can now dive into your Confluence and Jira spaces. Simply navigate to "Spaces > View all Spaces" in Confluence and "Projects > View all Projects" in Jira to find your team's workspace. It's all set up and waiting for you!

    If you encounter any hiccups or can't seem to connect with your teammates, don't worry. Just reach out to your tutor or us.

    Happy collaborating!

    Best,

    Ming

  • Confluence Team Spaces and Jira Integration

    Posted by Mingqin Yu Tuesday 20 February 2024, 12:25:16 PM.

    Hi Everyone,

    Hope you're all having a blast with the course and got your teams ready to roll after the first week!

    We're setting up a cool Confluence space and Jira for every team to make things easier. If your team hasn't picked a name yet or if there's any issue with the one you've chosen, no worries, we'll sort it out. Once Atlassian gives us the green light, you'll be able to move all your docs over to your new team space.

    Really hope you're enjoying working together as much as we are setting this up for you.

    Catch you later,

    Ming

  • Tuesday February 20th Lecture: Deploying Your API and Application on AWS - 1:00pm-3:00pm | As requested by Amazon, this lecture will not be recorded

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Monday 19 February 2024, 10:52:44 PM.

    Dear Students,

    We have a long lecture scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The session will be conducted by Tai Tan from the AWS technical training team and will focus on deploying your API and application on AWS. At this course, you have the freedom to choose your own way of deploying API and application for your project. Deploying on AWS can be an option.

    Please note that due to Amazon's policy, the session cannot be recorded. However, they will share relevant links and possibly the presentation slides, so it is highly recommended that you attend. Attending in person is ideal as Tai Tan will be available afterwards to address any questions you may have. For those unable to attend in person, I have requested an IT hybrid option, which, if successful, will allow you to watch the live lecture on echo360. Please be aware that the on echo360 live lecture link will replace the recording as per AWS's request.

    Tai Tan is an alumnus of UNSW. He initially joined AWS as a Cloud Architect Intern before taking on the role of Technical Trainer at Amazon Web Services. He is a passionate engineer who enjoys learning, problem-solving, and designing impactful solutions.

    We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

    Kind regards,

    Armin Chitizadeh

  • Lecture on software security by Edwin Kwan

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Monday 19 February 2024, 07:47:50 AM.

    Dear students,

    Today, Monday from 2:00pm to 3:00pm, we are excited to have an exceptional lecture on software security by Edwin Kwan. Edwin is the head of cyber security advisory and application security at Tyro Payments. Edwin has successfully led organisations through significant security uplifts to meet regulatory requirements. Notably, he played a pivotal role in enhancing the security posture of an organisation to successfully obtain a banking licence.

    Edwin is also a contributing journalist for the It’s 5:05 Podcast, a daily podcast on open source and cybersecurity news.

    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • Your feedback for week1 and my responses

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Monday 19 February 2024, 07:42:19 AM.

    Dear students,

    Every Monday, I review all the feedback you have provided through the feedback form. Below are your feedback for week1 and my responses:

    1. Student feedback: Nice and Clear

    * Thanks :)

    2. Student feedback: Slow

    * I would appreciate more explanation so that I can adjust accordingly in future lectures. Was it the pace of my presentation or the content? I usually show my presentation to one person for feedback, but I will make sure to seek feedback from more people before the lecture.

    3. Student feedback: I personally (Since I transferred to UNSW a term prior) felt that it was a bit difficult to understand all the different websites and things to go through, if there was one website/platform for all info exchange it would be helpful.

    *I understand and agree with your point. We have tried different platforms, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. We have attempted to connect the entire course through webCMS, which should be the starting point. We had edForum, Confluence on webCMS menu, I just added a new item called "Echo360(Lecture Recordings). I think it is a bit easier now to access the lecture recordings. I really wished I could only use one platform but this is the best combination that I have tried and worked well with both students and teaching team. Thanks for the feedback

    4. Student feedback: "Hi, I just wanted to share a quick feedback on the way in which my mentor decided to split up our teams in Tuesday's 11 to 1pm tutorial. I was disappointed on being asked to just form a group ourselves. It is mainly because many students did not know each other and we ended up randomly forming teams based on the table we were seated at.
    I think this could have been way way better had the tutor prepared a google form or a similar tool to get each person's strength and what they wish to contribute to the team and collectively bring a mix of people with different responsibilities into a group just like they did in COMP1531. Hopefully this could be an improvement for next year!
    Thank you"

    * What you suggested which is using a Google form or a similar tool to understand each person's strengths and contributions is a great idea. I will implement this approach next year.

    Thank you all for your feedback. Next Monday, I will review new feedback and provide my responses. You can leave your anonymous feedback using the following link:

    https://forms.office.com/r/N5QexK85hk

    Kind regards,

    Armin

  • End of Week1 Updates

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Friday 16 February 2024, 11:38:14 PM.

    Hello everyone,

    Well done on making it through the first week. We hope you’re finding your feet in the course, have had the chance to meet your team and are excited for the weeks ahead as we dive head first into the project.

    Forming Groups

    Everyone should be in a group by now. If you do not have a group, please email your mentor ASAP.

    Week 2 Mentoring

    Your team should now have an assigned 20 minute time slot each week to check-in with your mentor - which starts from week2. If you don't have an assigned time yet, your mentor will reach out shortly.

    All team members are expected to attend all mentoring sessions.

    Feedback

    We are constantly striving to enhance our course, and your feedback is extremely important to us. If you have any comments on this week's lectures, your mentors, or any aspect of the course, please share it with us using this form:

    https://forms.office.com/r/N5QexK85hk

    The feedback provided is completely anonymous. I will review all submissions and share our responses at the earliest on Monday. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve the course as we progress through the term.

    Wishing you a fantastic weekend!

    See you in Week 2!
    Armin

  • Accessing Nick's lecture

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Friday 16 February 2024, 11:20:47 PM.

    Hello everyone,

    Today's lecture was recorded in two formats: Teams and Echo360. I checked them both, Echo360 was the better option for today's lecture. To access the Echo360 recording, you can use the same method as other lecture recordings through Moodle.

    I have also included the links to both sets of slides on our Lecture Schedule page.

    Nick's lecture today was excellent. He covered various aspects of Project Management, including Agile Fundamentals and Requirements Engineering. There were so many important points that were covered, to keep it short, I decided to pick three topics that Nick talked about and summarise them here:

    1.Problem-Solution Approach: Before implementing new technology, it's essential to first identify the problem and then use technology to solve it. Consider the value that the new technology adds.

    2.Pair Programming: This is highly important. Avoid the mistake of having programmers check their own code due to time constraints, as it can lead to increased costs and time consumption. Always prioritise pair programming.

    3.Documentation: It is crucial for future-proofing the organisation and individual work. Trusting memory alone can lead to inefficiencies. Proper documentation, doesn't have to be perfect, can significantly reduce the time spent on re-reading and understanding previous work.

    There are many other interesting topics that Nick covered, and I strongly recommend watching the lecture if you missed it.

    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • "Hybrid" Guest Lecture on Agile Project Management by Nick Patrikeos | Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm at at K-H20-G1 - CivEng G1.

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Thursday 15 February 2024, 11:31:55 AM, last modified Friday 16 February 2024, 08:13:14 AM.

    Dear students,

    Update: The lecture will be held in person at the designated lecture room room. However, since it is not during our regular lecture time, we have also arranged to stream and record it on Teams. If you are unable to attend in person and would like to join online, please use the link below:

    https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTBkNGQ1ZDUtNDM4NC00ZDUwLThmZDAtY2FhMzg2NmFkNjc4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223ff6cfa4-e715-48db-b8e1-0867b9f9fba3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f1c28cbc-3b28-4338-90e1-a6509c7e3414%22%7d

    Meeting ID: 412 990 155 054
    Passcode: LEsvxB

    We strive to bring the best in the field to provide you with relevant guest lectures from our industry partners. Nick Patrikeos, a software engineer at Atlassian and a former student and teaching member of SENG2021, will be delivering a lecture on Agile Project Management. Due to his limited availability and our commitment to ensuring you have all the necessary resources on time to start your project, we have decided to schedule a one-time lecture on Friday. His lecture will take place on Friday, February 16th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at K-H20-G1 - CivEng G1 , located in the Civil Engineering building at UNSW.

    As we understand that some students may not be able to attend this lecture, we will record the session so that you can watch it at your convenience.

    Best regards,
    Armin

  • Team video recording Tuesday week1 Lecture

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Tuesday 13 February 2024, 04:03:25 PM.

    Hello everyone,
    For this week Tuesday lecture, because both of our guest lectures were online we recorded on Teams. Here is the link of the recording. Both of these lectures are extremely important. In particular, the last part of the second lecture.
    SENG2021 Tuesday Week1 Lecture-20240213_130550-Meeting Recording.mp4

    Let me know if you can not watch or download the video. You might need to enter with your UNSW account to access it.

    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • The IT team has informed us that you will have access to the Confluence page early tomorrow morning

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Tuesday 13 February 2024, 12:30:26 PM.

    Dear students,

    The IT team has informed us that you will have access to the Confluence page early tomorrow morning. Thank you for your understanding.

    Best regards,
    Armin Chitizadeh

  • Tuesday 13th of Feb lecture will be on Teams | Self Learning Resources section was added | Remember to attend your first meeting session

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Tuesday 13 February 2024, 01:27:32 AM.

    Dear students,

    Tuesday 13th of Feb lecture will be on Teams: Both of our industry partner presenters for our Tuesday's lecture will be delivering their presentation online through Teams. Just for Tuesday 13th of Feb 1-3 lecture, you can watch online through Teams if you want. I will be at the lecture room and be live stream our meeting there if you want to attend. If you have questions, you can find me there.
    Microsoft Teams meeting
    Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

    Click here to join the meeting

    Meeting ID: 420 567 419 948
    Passcode: JAvDzM
    Download Teams |     Join on the web


    Self Learning Resources section:     Self Learning Resources section was added to the menu on the left. It has a short demo to help you learn about confluence and Jira.

    Please attend your first meeting session, tutorial: Remember to attend your meeting session this week so you can find your team mates.

    Kind regards,
    Armin

  • Welcome to SENG2021, Requirements & Design Workshop for 2024 Term1

    Posted by Armin Chitizadeh Monday 12 February 2024, 08:33:52 AM, last modified Monday 12 February 2024, 09:09:15 AM.

    Hello everyone!

    Welcome to SENG2021, Requirements & Design Workshop for 2024 Term1!

    We will give a more formal overview and introduction on today's lecture from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
    You can find more information here:
    https://timetable.unsw.edu.au/2024/SENG2021.html#S1-7669

    At the meantime, we suggest you have a read of the Course Outline which gives an in-depth overview of the course structure, outcomes and assessment.

    To help both you and us with planning, there are a few points we want to highlight:

    1. Class Structure + Group Formation

    The course is centred around a group software development project, completed in groups of 4 - 5 .

    It's a requirement that your group is comprised of people enrolled in the same tutorial time slot . If for any reason you need to form a team across more than one tutorial, please email us se2021@cse.unsw.edu.au .

    In Week 1, you will need to be present for the 2 hours your class is scheduled for

    The Week 1 class time will give you a chance to get to know your peers and find people to form a group, and groups will be formed during that time.

    From Week 2 onwards, you will have a 20 minute project check-in with your tutor during your timetabled weekly tutorial time slot.

    2. If you are overseas and can not be in Sydney on Week1

    UNSW is expecting all students to attend in-person classes. For this reason we only have official in-person tutorial sessions. However, we understand some students might not be able to come to Sydney at the start of term1 2024. To solve this issue, we are going to create a form for students who are overseas at the moment to fill. With this form we can help students who are overseas to form teams. The form link https://forms.office.com/r/C2WJUcmCDd .

    3. Lectures will be in-person this year! We will live stream them too.

    Lectures will be held in person. On Mondays the lecture runs from 1 4:00 to 16:00 at E19 Patricia O'Shane 103 (K-E19-103) and On Tuesdays the lecture runs from 13:00 to 15:00 at E19 Patricia O'Shane 105 (K-E19-105) . We don't have lectures every week - we will let you know prior to the week ahead which days we have lectures.

    We would love it if you please please please all came to the lectures in person! For students who can not, lectures will be recorded on echo360.

    4. For any question related to the project, feel free to ask your mentor, tutor. For anything else, feel free to email us

    For any question related to the project, feel free to ask your mentor, tutor. For anything else, feel free to email us se2021@cse.unsw.edu.au.

    We're looking forward to what's going to be a great term ahead!


    SENG2021 Teaching Team

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