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In Shafer’s section of MIS2502 I completed the LinkedInLearning video “Learning SQL Programming” with Scott Simpson and answered all of the related exam questions correctly.

1. Include the goals, results, project URL (if applicable), and what you learned in a brief paragraph.
2. Once approved, the description is automatically displayed in a post on your e-portfolio.

The goal of this class project was to research a cheap or free Web Application program Interface (API) and build a functional web application that demonstrates the use of the API. I found an Advice API endpoint that was free and decided to develop a simple web application that uses the $.getJSON() method to retrieve Advice formatted in JSON for the user after they enter their birthday on the web page. The user can either enter their date of birth manually or select it from the calendar by using the arrows in the date input box. In this project I refreshed my memory on the basics of html like

tags , <p> </p>tags <h1> </h1> tags, and forms. I also utilized jQuery methods like .html(), .next() , .val() and conditional if statements to populate error messages in the span tag next to my input date box.

My web application is a very fun and interactive way to get customers to voluntarily give out their birthday information. Most humans are on a quest for daily advice. Thus, they will be curious to know about the advice the web app has for them. Online retailers can then draw meaningful insights from the birthday data to know how to better market their merchandise to the different age demographics they may  have.

I am optimistic that this web application will be extremely beneficial for online clothing websites like H&M and Old Navy. My app can help them learn more about the various age demographics they have in their customer pool to know what their target market is. Furthermore, since most online websites use cookies to store small amounts of data, the website can use cookies to store each customer’s data after the customer accepts cookies for the website. This will enable online stores to save each customers date of birth and use it later  for promotional purposes as well. For instance, the data can be used to send out individual promotional discount codes as a birthday gift to their customers. This will lead to an increase in online traffic to their websites throughout the year especially in peak months like August and September that happen to have the highest births.

Thank you for viewing my class project! Please click the link below to view my web application.

Link to advice web application

For my Decision Tree Project, I analyzed a dataset related to student academic performance to better understand the factors that influence student success. This project was completed as part of my Management Information Systems and Technology coursework at Temple University. Using Python, I built a decision tree model to predict student outcomes based on variables such as study habits, attendance, grades, and other academic indicators.

My role in the project involved cleaning and preparing the dataset, performing exploratory data analysis, building and testing the decision tree model, and interpreting the results. Through this experience, I strengthened my technical skills in data analysis, Python programming, and machine learning while also improving my problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. I learned how predictive analytics can be used to identify patterns in educational data and support data-driven decision-making. This project further increased my interest in technology, cybersecurity, and data-driven solutions within the field of information systems.

The Lifestyle Affordability Calculator is a special purpose tool designed to help users understand whether their current monthly lifestyle can realistically fit within their take home income. Instead of focusing on only one financial detail, this calculator looks at a person’s full spending pattern, which includes essential expenses such as housing, transportation, and groceries, as well as lifestyle choices such as subscriptions, dining out, and shopping. It then compares these expenses to the user’s income to determine whether the lifestyle is financially sustainable.

The purpose of this calculator is to show users how much they spend each month, how much money they have left over or are short, and whether their lifestyle is comfortable, borderline, or not affordable. It also provides a breakdown of spending categories in percentages, which helps users understand how their habits align with widely used budgeting guidelines like the 50/30/20 rule.

People would want to use this calculator because many individuals struggle to evaluate their spending or understand where their money goes each month. This tool gives simple and immediate feedback that does not require advanced financial knowledge. It is useful for planning a move, adjusting spending habits, preparing for major life changes, or simply gaining a clearer picture of their financial health. The calculator offers practical and real-world value for anyone who wants to manage money responsibly and avoid overspending.

Through this project, I learned how important it is to evaluate a person’s full spending habits and present that information clearly. I gained experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and jQuery to build an interactive calculator that updates results instantly and organizes data in a user-friendly layout. I also learned how to apply budgeting concepts like the 50/30/20 rule through code so users can easily understand whether their lifestyle is sustainable. Overall, this project showed me how programming and financial concepts can work together to create a tool that gives clear and practical insight.

https://misdemo.temple.edu/tur34536j/project2/

Lifestyle Affordability Calculator

The PRO Points Project allow me to use programming to learn about the big data sets. I use programming to solve some questions from  this project. In this project I build a simple webpage to post some information and a button with some functions. I studyed “Drug overdose death rates, by drug type, sex, age, race, and Hispanic origin: United States” JSON data set, and find gender has big influence on the death rate.

From this project, I fully understand the convinience of the programming when we are trying to perform some tasks from a big data set. I also learn what should I include if I want to make a webpage.

As a part of my MIS2402 coursework, I took on an optional project to earn MIS Professional Achievement points. The goal was to delve into web APIs and JSON data, learning to apply programming skills. My task involved creating a web page with a button that, when clicked, fetched data from a JSON source.

My Hypothesis stated that “Famous landmarks in New York City, with historical or iconic significance, draw in a considerable number of tourists. They also play a vital role in shaping borough cultures, influencing local development, and contributing significantly to the city’s tourism-driven economy.” The data that was fetched from the API demonstrates the number of landmarks in different areas of New York City and the total number of Individual Landmarks. Showing how this information supports the hypothesis.

Pro Points Project Link