**Course Title:** Version Control Systems: Mastering Git **Section Title:** Final Project and Review **Topic:** Work on the final project that incorporates version control practices.(Lab topic) **Objective:** In this final project, you will apply the version control practices and concepts learned throughout the course to a real-world project. This hands-on lab will help you reinforce your understanding of Git and its applications in software development. By the end of this project, you will be able to: * Apply version control best practices to a project * Use Git to manage changes and collaborate with others * Create a professional portfolio showcasing your work **Project Overview:** Choose a software project that interests you, such as a personal website, a mobile app, or a machine learning model. The project should have a minimum of three features or components that require collaboration and version control. If you're stuck, consider projects from popular platforms like: * [GitHub's Open-Source Projects](https://github.com/explore) * [Kaggle's Machine Learning Projects](https://www.kaggle.com/competitions) * [FreeCodeCamp's Coding Challenges](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn) **Deliverables:** 1. **Project Proposal:** Write a short proposal (max 200 words) outlining your project idea, goals, and technical requirements. Include a rough timeline and a list of expected deliverables. 2. **Version Control System Setup:** Initialize a new Git repository for your project using Git commands. Create a `.gitignore` file to exclude unnecessary files and configure your repo to work with a remote platform (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket). 3. **Feature Development and Version Control:** Implement at least three features in your project using Git branches, commits, and merges. Make sure to: * Create feature-specific branches for each feature * Write descriptive commit messages and follow best practices * Merge branches and resolve conflicts using Git commands 4. **Code Quality and Testing:** Ensure your code adheres to coding standards and follows best practices for testing. Use tools like [Codeclimate](https://codeclimate.com/) or [Codacy](https://www.codacy.com/) to analyze your code quality. 5. **Documentation and Readme:** Write a detailed README file explaining your project's architecture, technical requirements, and installation procedure. Use Markdown formatting for maximum readability. 6. **Final Presentation:** Prepare a 5-minute presentation (slides or video) showcasing your project, highlighting its features, and demonstrating the use of version control practices. **Assessment Criteria:** Your project will be assessed based on: * Version control best practices and Git workflow adherence * Code quality, organization, and readability * Feature implementation and functionality * Documentation and README quality * Final presentation and demonstration **References:** * [GitHub's Git Tutorial](https://try.github.io/) * [Git Documentation](https://git-scm.com/docs) * [Code Review Guidelines](https://google.github.io/eng-practices/review/) **Get Help:** If you have questions or need help during the project, leave a comment below or reach out to your instructor. Don't hesitate to ask for clarification on any topic or seek guidance on specific challenges. **Submission:** Please submit your project proposal, GitHub repository URL (or similar), and final presentation (slides or video) by the deadline specified in the course schedule. By the end of this project, you will have successfully applied version control practices to a real-world project, solidifying your understanding of Git and its applications in software development.