📅 2024-09-13 — Session: Revived Map Application Project
🕒 03:20–05:40
🏷️ Labels: Leaflet.Js, Javascript, Web Development, Map Application, Debugging
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal
The primary goal of this session was to revive and upgrade an existing map application project that uses Leaflet.js and Google Sheets for data management. The focus was on improving organization, updating libraries, and ensuring proper functionality of geolocation and UI components.
Key Activities
- Strategic Purchase Analysis for Sealants: Conducted a detailed analysis of sealants, focusing on general-purpose and specialized categories, highlighting the best options, pricing, and value propositions.
- Market Analysis for Latex and Acrylic Paint: Provided a comprehensive overview of the market, categorizing products by price range and use cases, with brand recommendations.
- Map App Revitalization: Created a checklist for updating libraries, verifying API usage, and ensuring geolocation and UI component functionality.
- Project Structure Upgrade: Transitioned from Google Sheets to CSV data for better modularity and maintainability.
- Bash Scripting for Directory Setup: Used bash commands to create a structured project directory.
- Local Server Setup: Set up a local server using Python and Node.js to view projects in a browser.
- ES6 Module Handling: Resolved issues with ES6 module imports in local development.
- Troubleshooting and Debugging: Addressed various issues related to map markers, Leaflet.js plugin errors, and map initialization.
Achievements
- Successfully upgraded the map application project with improved organization and updated libraries.
- Resolved multiple debugging issues related to map marker placement and Leaflet.js plugin usage.
Pending Tasks
- Further testing of the map application to ensure all components function as expected.
- Additional market research and analysis for strategic purchase decisions in the sealant and paint markets.