Learning Journal Reflection- CST462
Completing my service learning project was a meaningful way to connect what I studied in CST462 to real responsibilities and real people. Overall, what went well was how much I grew in working professionally while staying aware that technology choices can either reduce barriers or reinforce inequities. I became more intentional about building technology that is understandable, maintainable, and respectful of the community it serves, instead of focusing only on “getting it to work.” What went well: I improved my ability to collaborate, communicate progress, and deliver work with professional expectations. I gained practical experience with standards like code review, code reuse, and writing code in a way that others can maintain. Following consistent best practices (conventions, organization, and testing when appropriate) helped me stay on track and reduced mistakes. Most importantly, I learned that small technical decisions like clarity, accessibility, ease of use, and reliabilit...