402AZ Serverless Web Applications CW2 Assignment Task : TravelQuest Adventures Ltd.

402AZ Assignment Task

TravelQuest Adventures Ltd. is a UK-based travel company under the umbrella of Global Journeys Inc., preparing to launch an innovative online platform aimed at the Australian market. This platform, named Aussie Travel Explorer, will provide users with free access to an extensive collection of travel guides, adventure documentaries, cultural tours, and user-generated travel blogs focusing on Australia. The service is designed to promote tourism and cultural exchange between the UK and Australia, offering comprehensive descriptions of each travel destination and an interactive section where registered users can leave comments and feedback on the travel content and overall platform usability.

To meet the Module Learning Outcomes, you are required to:

Presentation and Web Application (75 Marks Available)

• Build a React Website using TypeScript featuring pages for the homepage, all travel listings, a selected travel destination, and user account management (using AWS Cognito and Amplify UI) with your work Version Controlled. (20 Marks)
• Implement a Node.JS REST API on a serverless platform (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDb) that facilitates management of all travel items, individual travel details, and user comments and validates user sessions from the authentication provider (AWS Cognito). (15 Marks)
• Create Lo-Fi (Hand drawn) and Hi-Fi Designs (Figma) to conceptualize and refine the user interface and experience during the development phases. (10 Marks)
• Demonstrate the web application engaging in a technical discussion with your tutors regarding how Serverless, REST, and NoSQL principles have been applied. Present how your designs adhere to UX and HCI principles and how Agile Project Management practices were integrated into the development lifecycle. (30 Marks)

Reflective Report (25 Marks)

• Reflect on the developed application, discussing the effective use of serverless computing,
  NoSQL databases, REST APIs, and evaluating the platform's usability.

By embracing cloud-based technologies and sustainable practices, TravelQuest Adventures Ltd. aims to revolutionize the travel planning experience, enhance the scalability of their travel content platform, and contribute to the advancement of the travel and tourism industry.

402AZ Submission Instructions

Your Deliverables:

• React and API Code, Agile Documentation and Diagrams Compressed File (.zip only)
• Tuesday Week 6 @ 10PM on Aula using HandIn.
• Presentations (10 Mins) will take place Wednesday and Thursday of Week 6 times slots will be communicated on Aula.  
• 1500 Word (+/- 10%) Reflective Report (.docx or .pdf only) –    Friday Week 6 @ 6PM on Aula using Turnitin.  

All required deliverables must be submitted in accordance with registry policy. Failure to submit any deliverable will result in your entire submission receiving an overall grade of zero.

For example, if both a Practical and a Report are required and you only submit the Report without the Practical, your overall grade will be zero. Moreover, your written work must represent a genuine effort. Simply submitting a Word document with empty headings is considered incomplete. A sincere and thorough attempt is expected for all components.

learning outcomes of 402AZ:

1. Identify and demonstrate effective usage of web design principles.
2. Demonstrate how web applications should be designed, developed, tested and maintained.
3. Reflect on the tools and techniques used in the development of web applications.
4. Examine user experience, HCI and interface design principles

Administration of Assessment

Module Tutor Name: tbc
Module Tutor Email: tbc
Assignment Category: Composite
Attempt Type: Standard
Component Code: CW2

402AZ Assessment Marking Criteria