Week 2 Progress Update

Introduction

This week has been both challenging and productive as I continued working on improving and contributing to the project. Here, I’ll share my progress, what I’ve accomplished, the challenges I faced, and how I plan to adjust to meet my goals by the end of the term.

What I Have Done So Far

Focused on Matching Aesthetic Standards:
- A significant portion of this week was spent ensuring that the CSS styling of the components aligns perfectly with the current aesthetics of the website.
- Matching the website’s established design system required careful attention to detail and iterative adjustments.
- This task was more time-consuming than expected, but it was essential to maintain the visual consistency of the project.
Started Writing Unit Tests:
- I began creating unit tests for critical components of the project using Jest and React Testing Library.
- My main focus has been on components like BackgroundGradient, CardHoverEffect, and FeaturesSection.
- These tests ensure that the components behave as expected under various scenarios, such as rendering correctly, responding to user interactions, and handling edge cases.
Collaboration with the Maintainer:
- I reached out to the project maintainer on Discord to discuss best practices and clarify doubts about the project structure.
- This conversation helped me understand the project’s testing and coding standards better and aligned my contributions with the maintainer's expectations.

Challenges Faced

Matching CSS Standards:
- Adhering to the existing design system took more time than anticipated due to the complexity of the website’s current styling and animations.
- Some minor discrepancies required in-depth research and experimentation with CSS and animations to achieve the desired look and feel.
Writing Comprehensive Unit Tests:
- Creating detailed test cases that cover all edge scenarios was challenging, particularly for components with conditional rendering and animations.
- Understanding how animations and event handlers integrate into the testing framework required additional research.

What I Have Figured Out

CSS Research and Debugging:
- I have developed a better understanding of how to debug and refine CSS to achieve pixel-perfect alignment with existing styles.
- Experimenting with various CSS properties and consulting design resources helped me resolve many styling challenges.
Unit Testing Workflow:
- After some trial and error, I successfully set up Jest and React Testing Library for the project.
- I now have a clear framework for structuring test cases and ensuring all essential behaviors are covered.

Adjusting to Meet My Goals

To stay on track and achieve my goals for this project, I will:

Dedicate specific time blocks to focus on completing the unit tests.
Monitor my progress closely and make adjustments to my plan if needed.

Conclusion

This week has been an excellent opportunity to learn and grow while tackling real-world challenges in a collaborative project. While progress has been slower than anticipated in some areas, I am confident that the foundation I’ve built will allow me to move forward effectively.

I look forward to completing the unit tests and ensuring that my contributions align perfectly with the project’s standards.

Stay tuned for more updates next week as I aim to wrap up the unit testing phase and explore additional opportunities to enhance the project!