Tech Academy - Bulgaria
My experience developing a web-based platform for homework submissions and a grade book as part of a team competition.
About Tech Academy Project
I participated in a three-week intensive program at Tech Academy where our team of five members worked on developing a functional homework management and grade book system. Our team consisted of three backend developers and two frontend developers, and we competed against three other teams to create the most effective solution.
Our Project
Our team built a comprehensive web platform that allowed students to submit homework assignments online and teachers to review, grade, and provide feedback efficiently. The system included features like automated grade calculations, progress tracking, and a user-friendly interface for both students and educators. The project required intensive collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing requirements.
Achievement: 2nd Place in the Tech Academy CompetitionDevelopment Process
During the three-week development cycle, we employed agile methodologies with daily stand-ups and regular progress reviews. I worked primarily on the frontend functionality, focusing on creating a responsive user interface, implementing dynamic elements, and ensuring a seamless user experience. The time constraints pushed us to prioritize features effectively and find creative solutions to design challenges.
Final Presentation
At the end of the three weeks, I co-presented our project to a panel of judges. The presentation included a live demonstration of our system's functionality and a detailed explanation of our technical approach. The judges asked challenging questions about our implementation choices and future scalability plans, which we successfully addressed. Our efforts were rewarded with a second-place finish in the competition.
Key components we developed:
Database System
User Interface
Grade Book Logic
My reflections on Tech Academy:
The Tech Academy experience was incredibly valuable for my professional development. Working under tight deadlines in a competitive environment taught me how to maintain code quality while meeting business requirements efficiently. The project helped me understand the importance of clear communication between frontend and backend teams, as well as how to effectively present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders. Finishing in second place was a great achievement for our team, and the judges' feedback provided insights that continue to influence my approach to development projects. The skills I gained during these three weeks—from technical implementation to project presentation—have proven invaluable in my subsequent work. Tech Academy was undoubtedly one of the most intense and rewarding learning experiences of my career so far.