Week 2: Feasibility & Implementation Planning

Weekly Objective

Begin active solution development and integration while validating the technical feasibility of each project.

The emphasis during Week 2 is execution. Fellows move from planning into implementation while receiving continuous technical guidance from mentors.

Monday Stand-Up

Each fellow presents:

• Progress since Week 1
• Completed activities
• Technical blockers
• Planned work for the week
• Support required

Track Activities

Track A – Solution Deployment

• Begin THiNK API integration
• Improve deployment readiness
• Performance optimization
• Bug fixing
• Infrastructure configuration

Track B – Solution Build

• Core MVP development
• Backend implementation
• Frontend implementation
• Database setup
• Feature development
• Initial testing

Friday Technical Review

Activities include:

• Live demonstrations
• Code reviews
• Pair programming
• Architecture review
• Technical troubleshooting
• Mentor feedback

Mentor Responsibilities

Mentors should:

• Review implementation progress
• Resolve technical blockers
• Evaluate sprint performance
• Recommend improvements
• Update project milestones

Weekly Deliverables

By the end of Week 2, fellows should have:

• Working development version
• Core system components implemented
• Updated documentation
• Sprint review notes
• Demonstrable project progress