CampusConnect Dev Blog

Section 5: Test

Section 5.1 Feedback from Users

We presented our mobile app prototype to several classmates and gathered their feedback[cite: 26]. Overall, the reception was positive, and they understood the core functionality.

List of feedback from your classmates when you presented your prototype:

• **Positive:** Users liked the idea of matching based on specific courses and preferred study styles. The concept of filtering by availability was also highly praised.
• **Positive:** The initial profile creation flow was intuitive and easy to understand.
• **Suggestion:** Some users requested a feature to see "group activity" or a history of past study sessions within a group, to assess commitment before joining.
• **Suggestion:** A few users asked for a way to indicate if they prefer in-person vs. online study, or even specific campus locations for meetups.
• **Minor Issue:** The initial messaging interface felt a bit barebones; users expected more typical chat features (e.g., emojis, file sharing).
• **Bug/Clarity:** One user was confused about how to "officially" join a suggested group after seeing it in the matching list. The call to action wasn't clear.

Section 5.3 Prototype update

Based on the valuable feedback from our classmates, we have identified several key changes and improvements we will make to our prototype[cite: 27].

List of Improvements to Prototype:

• **Enhanced Group Activity View:** Implement a basic "group history" feature showing the number of past sessions and active members.
• **Location Preference Filter:** Add an option in user profiles and group creation to specify preference for in-person (with campus locations) or online study.
• **Improved Messaging Features:** Upgrade the in-app chat with basic functionalities like timestamping messages and possibly a simple file attachment (for documents).
• **Clear "Join Group" Workflow:** Redesign the UI for joining a suggested group, making the button/action more prominent and clear.
• **"About Us" / Help Section:** Add a simple page within the app that explains the app's purpose and offers basic help/FAQs.