Gantt Chart Reflection

For the past 3 lessons, we've been spending our time learning how to use the Gantt Chart and what it is actually really for. Because I missed the first lesson, which is the introductory lesson to Gantt Charts I felt really loss. However the concept of is really simple and based on what I got to catch up on, The Gantt Chart is basically a chart which puts into illustration a group's tasks and it's deadlines. 


The reason why Gantt Charts should be used is because it's simple, understandable and it's digital. On the Gantt Chart, what you see is what you get, and it REALLY is as easy as that. And the fact that it is digital just makes everything that much easier as there is no need for any physical transportation of the actual chart when it could just be shared through a group with just the use of the internet. Furthermore, if there's a mistake that has been made on the Gantt Chart, there is no need for any erasing or waste of time, all you need to do is: click, type & drag. 


Top Tips for using the Gantt Chart would be:

1. Always remember to save occasionally.
   - as with any other digitally formatted documents, sometimes devices can crash and just ruin everything completely, and in this case, it won't only be your work but also your whole group's.
   
2. Color Code
   - deep down we all know that even just a teeny bit of color makes everything much more interesting. However, while working on Gantt Charts, it won't only make it look pretty and fancy, but it will also show clarity. Each group member can have their own designated color and ta-daaa!
   
3. Use the progress dot thingy
   - There's a tool where you can click and drag through a bar and show on the chart how far along you are with your work. DO THAT! This not only helps show your group members how far in you are on the task you are working on but it also simplifies everything and provides great convenience if you need help because all they'll need to do is click buttons, open file & read.