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Tools & Technology

Tools and Technologies​

In this course, you will use tools like Jira for project management and GitHub for version control, ensuring you are prepared for industry practices.

Jira Software Scrum Board

Docusaurus for Project Documentation​

Docusaurus is a lightweight, open-source website builder that transforms your project documentation into professional-grade websites. The best part? You don't need to know React, JavaScript, CSS, or HTML to create comprehensive documentation.

Why Docusaurus Instead of Microsoft Word?​

Modern software projects require documentation that can:

  • Live alongside your code in Git for seamless version control
  • Support collaborative editing without file conflicts
  • Deploy automatically to create searchable, accessible websites
  • Integrate with professional workflows used by tech companies worldwide

Your Documentation Portfolio​

Blastpad Example

Project BlastPad Spring 2024

Example of a previous capstone project's
Docusaurus-powered documentation site

Using basic Markdown syntax, you'll create and maintain the four core technical documents outlined above. These documents mirror industry standards and provide you with real-world experience in professional technical writing.

Professional Development Experience​

Your Docusaurus site will be:

  • Automatically deployed via GitHub Actions to GitHub Pages
  • Permanently accessible at a stable URL you can share with employers
  • Version-controlled with complete revision history
  • Professionally formatted without wrestling with document formatting

The custom course template simplifies setup, and GitHub Actions automate deployment, giving you real-world experience with modern documentation tools used at companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Netflix.

Technology Specifications​

This course requires the use of Canvas, including access to materials and assignment submission. On-campus computer labs have resumed normal operations and are available for student use. Limited resources are available for students who do not have the technology they need for class. Students with educational technology needs, including no computer or camera or insufficient Wifi-access, should submit a Student Technology Assistance Application located in TUPortal and linked from the Dean of Students Support and Resources webpage. The university will endeavor to meet needs, such as with a long-term loan of a laptop or Mifi device, a refurbished computer, or subsidized internet access. Internet Essentials from Comcast provides the option to purchase a computer for $150 and high-speed Internet service for $9.95 a month, plus tax. The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is available to purchase Xfinity, Verizon, T-Mobile, and other internet services. Qualified households can receive a temporary monthly credit of up to $50/month toward their Internet service and leased Internet equipment until the program's funding runs out.