This week focused on defining the direction of my prototype for the Full Stack Development for Sustainability project. I initially found it challenging to decide between the two goals I had previously researched: Goal 6, Clean Water and Sanitation, and Goal 15, Life on Land. While I feel particularly passionate about Goal 15 due to my interest in animals, I ultimately chose Goal 6. This decision was driven by the strength of the creative and visual ideas I developed for this goal, which aligns closely with the aspects of development I find most motivating and engaging.
I also decided to develop my prototype as a website, as web development is the platform I feel most confident working within and enjoy the most creatively. Once I had established both the goal and platform, I researched appropriate development tools and discovered Vite. Vite appealed to me due to its fast, lightweight setup and suitability for modern React-based projects, making it an efficient choice for rapid prototyping.
Setting up the Vite project was relatively straightforward and helped reinforce my confidence when working with the terminal. Initialising the project using a single command generated a ready-to-use React template, allowing me to focus quickly on development rather than configuration. I followed a clear tutorial from CodeParrot.ai to guide the setup process, which supported my understanding of how the tool works rather than simply following steps blindly.
Overall, this week helped solidify both my creative direction and technical foundation. Making informed decisions about my project’s focus and tools has allowed me to move forward with greater clarity and confidence into the next stage of development.