{"id":3981,"date":"2023-08-14T04:04:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T04:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/advweb\/?page_id=3981"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:09:23","slug":"final-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nmi.cool\/advweb\/final-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So this is it, the course is winding down and it is time to do a final project. This last assignment is a big part of your grade, but more importantly, a great opportunity for self-directed learning and to create something that you are proud of that you could even show off to a potential employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My general expectation is that your final project will draw on what you have learned in this class, but also showcase something new that you learned on your own. I also expect to see evidence of significant effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More specifically, what I do NOT want to see is a static HTML page or website. Your project MUST incorporate Javascript and\/or Vue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you’re ready to pitch your project, fill out this form<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This project is very open ended, but I always like to offer some specific ideas just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Do something cool with an API. As we now know, there are lots and you have many examples to draw from in the workbook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Create an interactive project, that collects and stores data in a database. This would require PHP\/MYSQL or some other data storage method (firebase perhaps).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Something else. Find a Vue or Javascript tutorial that leads to a project that you like. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Use WordPress as a backend for an app. WordPress generates an api that can be used to pull in text and images quite easily. Non-technical clients who need to input their own data love WordPress. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Build a WordPress theme. The workbook has a lesson, but lots more are available.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Grading Rubric<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    The entire final project will be graded qualitatively with an eye specifically toward the project goals. The correct posture for this project is not \u201cWhat do I need to do?\u201d but rather \u201cHow awesome can I make it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Specifically, I\u2019ll be looking for thoughtful selection and use of the skills and technologies we\u2019ve learned, designs that follow best practices we\u2019ve covered, independent learnings integrated into the project, and a clear commitment to quality, polished work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are some requirements for the project:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n