DHF Guide 2:How to Complete and Submit Lab Projects

 

💻 Guide 2: How to Complete and Submit Lab Projects

Applicable to: DevOps, Data Science, Data Analysis, Software Development, and AI/Machine Learning tracks.

Step 1: Access the Lab and Resources

1. Navigate to your current step and click on the Project link. 
   
   
2. Read the Overview and Task tabs to get a basic summary of what to build. 
   
   
3. Crucial: Always check the Resources tab first. If an instructor has uploaded a template or instruction guide file there, download it immediately. The on-screen text alone may not contain all the strict grading parameters you need. 
   
   

Step 2: Launch the Environment

1. Click Start Lab. 
   
   
2. Wait 30 to 40 seconds for your environment to spin up. 
   
   

💡 Note: If the terminal window initially displays a "Not Available" message, do not panic. This is normal; simply click your browser's Refresh button to force it to connect.

Step 3: Work and Save (Crucial Step!)

1. Keep all of your project files and script changes inside the default workspace folder. Do not create a new root folder outside of the default workspace, or the automated grader will not see it. 
   
   
2. For Jupiter Labs: Double-click the file (e.g., ending in .ipynb) to open it in a new window tab. Write or paste your code cells, and remember to execute/run them. 
   
   
3. Always Save Before Exiting: Before you go back to submit, you must save your progress. Press Control + S or navigate to File > Save All inside the lab. If you do not save, the backend file size will remain empty (0 bytes), and you will automatically get a failing grade. 
   
   

Step 4: Submit and Stop the Lab

1. Go back to the main project page tab and click Submit. The automated platform will grade your saved files against the evaluation criteria. 
   
   
2. Once your score is generated, immediately click Stop Lab. Leaving a lab running unnecessary hours exhausts server computing data resources.