**Course Title:** Software Design Principles: Foundations and Best Practices **Section Title:** Capstone Project and Presentation **Topic:** Develop and present a project that showcases software design principles.(Lab topic) **Overview** In this capstone project, you will have the opportunity to apply the software design principles learned throughout the course to a real-world scenario. You will design, develop, and present a project that showcases your understanding of software design principles, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and architectural patterns. This project will demonstrate your ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills. **Project Requirements** 1. **Project Idea**: Choose a real-world problem or scenario that requires software design principles to solve. This could be a personal project, a contribution to an open-source project, or a solution to a problem faced by a non-profit organization. 2. **Project Design**: Create a detailed design document that outlines the architecture, components, and relationships between components. Ensure that your design adheres to software design principles, including SOLID principles and design patterns. 3. **Project Implementation**: Implement your design using a programming language of your choice. Ensure that your implementation is testable, maintainable, and scalable. 4. **Project Presentation**: Create a presentation that showcases your project, including the problem statement, design decisions, implementation details, and results. Ensure that your presentation is clear, concise, and engaging. **Project Guidelines** 1. **Duration**: The project should be completed within 4-6 weeks. 2. **Team Size**: The project can be completed individually or in teams of up to 3 students. 3. **Deliverables**: The final project deliverables should include: * A detailed design document (PDF or Word) * A working implementation of the project ( executable code or a deployed application) * A presentation (PPT or PDF) 4. **Evaluation**: The project will be evaluated based on the following criteria: * Design and implementation (40%) * Adherence to software design principles (30%) * Presentation and communication (30%) **Tools and Resources** 1. **Design Tools**: You can use design tools such as UML, diagrams.net, or Lucidchart to create your design document. 2. **Programming Languages**: You can use any programming language of your choice to implement your project. 3. **Version Control**: You can use version control systems such as Git to manage your code. 4. **Project Management**: You can use project management tools such as Trello or Asana to manage your project timeline and tasks. **External Resources** 1. **Design Patterns**: For a comprehensive guide on design patterns, refer to the Gang of Four book, [Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software](https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/design-patterns-elements/0201633612/). 2. **Software Design Principles**: For a comprehensive guide on software design principles, refer to the book, [Head First Design Patterns](https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/head-first-design/9780596007126/). 3. **Project Management**: For a comprehensive guide on project management, refer to the book, [Agile Project Management with Scrum](https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/agile-project-management/9780735625676/). **Submission Guidelines** 1. **Design Document**: Submit your design document as a PDF or Word file. 2. **Implementation**: Submit your implementation as executable code or a deployed application. 3. **Presentation**: Submit your presentation as a PPT or PDF file. 4. **Submission Deadline**: The final project deliverables should be submitted on or before the deadline specified by the instructor. **Leave a Comment/Ask for Help** If you have any questions or need help with the project, feel free to leave a comment below or ask for help from your instructor.