WattDepot Command Line Interface

We wrote a client to provide a command line interface to WattDepot. WattDepot gathers eleectrical data from different meters. Using the API, we were able to access the information and use it to give a user meaningful data on the energy use of different power plants in Hawaii.

I worked with John Mack to implement the command line interface for WattDepot. We were able to integrate the interface-based design pattern, which at first was more difficult to do, the benefits were evident later on. We were not able to implement the list source summary and we dont have data integrity checks or tests.

One of the biggest problems with working with another programmer on a project is the sharing of code. Luckily, SVN provided us with a solution that helped to lessen the hassle of collaboration. Working with a partner sometimes makes it difficult to do as you would like, for fear that you may confuse your partner. Most times when you make a change you need to explain to your partner what you did so that they can understand and utilize the changes that you made. We broke up the work by just working on our own things until we got stuck. Then we would work together to solve the problem before moving on.