Metprotracker : Ruby on Rails Application for Project Timing and Management

Abstract

The project was carried out to build a demo application for project timing and management using Ruby on Rails. It tried to solve the problem students have in keeping track of the time they spend on projects or assignments in general, and the problem they have in thesis project planning and scheduling in particular. It intended to bridge the gap created because thesis advisors do not have an ideal medium to track their students live activity while students are working on their thesis projects and provide a better medium. In addition, it planned to include the needs of freelancers by including monetary fields and calculations. The project planned to show how a simple application can improve efficiency and productivity. It also intends to provide a medium to do projects in groups. In addition, business plans for the application are also discussed in the paper.

As a result, Metprotracker was developed in order to give users a mechanism under which they can register and analyze their performance data. Additionally it provides a mechanism for thesis advisors to track the progresses of their students live and give the necessary encouragement or advice. It records data about the project prior, while and after it is carried out and provides a handy statistical analysis and presentation that can help users improve their efficiency. A collaboration option is also included in its features to enable users cooperate and contribute in group works.

Metprotracker shows how a complete version of it with additional features can be beneficial for users who do not collect their performance records that, as a result, might have been inefficient in their activities. It will also significantly contribute to a better communication and coordination between teachers and students, students and students, and freelancers and clients.