New list of To Do – Choice By Voice

Items worked on this week:
- 4/17 – Image loading (cache?)
  - Compressed background images. Used “https://tinyjpg.com/” to compress .jpeg images, reducing size by at least 50%.
- 4/17 – Run user tests – Ran a few
  - Ran a few tests with my 6 year old daughter and she was able to navigate the entire book with no issues. I will run a few more tests after all has been completed.
- 4/17 – Add a warning to all users if Javascript is not enabled (needed??)
  - The following code was added to the <head>, redirecting users to a warning page with additional information and instructions on how to enable JavaScript. “<noscript>
    <META HTTP-EQUIV=”Refresh” CONTENT=”0;URL=noJavascript.html”>
    </noscript>”
- 4/17 – Perfect all clicks and voice commands
  - Ensure users can go back or replay story
  - Ensure users can leave/exit the book at any time
    All pages now have the “Back” and “Replay” button, in additional to other buttons needed at each scene, such as “Exit”. The “Back” button is hidden at some instances, such as the first page, when the user can’t really go back.
- 4/17 – Cover page
  - Write instructions (Help) – text and voice
    - I added a button to the footer “How to use” with an “info” icon.
    - The button opens a popup window with instructions.
  - Illustrate cover page – Done
- 4/24 – Add image transitions (optional – non-essential)
- 4/24 – Review code and ensure it is clean, readable, with appropriate comments
- 4/24 – Final review

New items considered:
- Add additional images/frames to the store to enhance story-telling
- Check website performance with free online tools
- Record my own audio (narration)
- Remove volume control? As the user can use their own volume (from their computer). It was suggested by one peer reviewer. I agree!
- Add the words “Speak or Click” to the navigation (Controls section). – Also suggested by one peer reviewer. I love that suggestion!

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