I agree, and this is one of the things that are problematic with academia. Not that scientific rigor / work / dissemination shouldn't be rewarded--it should. But so should work like OP's.
Undergrad is trying to learn the necessary basics to be able to get into academia.
Of course undergrads could publish papers already and be part of academia, but in this case I am not sure if there is any novelty or if it's just a nice product idea.
Undergrad is trying to learn the necessary basics to be able to get into academia.
Of course undergrads could publish papers already and be part of academia, but in this case I am not sure if there is any novelty or if it's just a nice product idea.