Fullstack Task Manager SaaS

Overview

The Cloud-Based Task Manager is a web application designed to streamline team task management. Built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js), this platform provides a user-friendly interface for efficient task assignment, tracking, and collaboration. The application caters to administrators and regular users, offering comprehensive features to enhance productivity and organization.

Problem?

In a dynamic work environment, effective task management is crucial for team success. Traditional methods of task tracking through spreadsheets or manual systems can be cumbersome and prone to errors. The Cloud-Based Task Manager aims to address these challenges by providing a centralized platform for task management, enabling seamless collaboration and improved workflow efficiency.

Admin Features:

1. User Management:

   • Create admin accounts.
   • Add and manage team members.

2. Task Assignment:

   • Assign tasks to individual or multiple users.
   • Update task details and status.

3. Task Properties:

   • Label tasks as todo, in progress, or completed.
   • Assign priority levels (high, medium, normal, low).
   • Add and manage sub-tasks.

4. Asset Management:

   • Upload task assets, such as images.

5. User Account Control:

   • Disable or activate user accounts.
   • Permanently delete or trash tasks.

User Features:

1. Task Interaction:

   • Change task status (in progress or completed).
   • View detailed task information.

2. Communication:

   • Add comments or chat to task activities.

General Features:

1. Authentication and Authorization:

   • User login with secure authentication.
   • Role-based access control.

2. Profile Management:

   • Update user profiles.

3. Password Management:

   • Change passwords securely.

4. Dashboard:

   • Provide a summary of user activities.
   • Filter tasks into todo, in progress, or completed.

Tech Stack:

• Frontend:

  • React (Vite)
  • Redux Toolkit for State Management
  • Headless UI
  • Tailwind CSS

• Backend:

  • Node.js with Express.js

• Database:

  • MongoDB for efficient and scalable data storage.

 

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

Server Setup

Environment variables

First, create the environment variables file .env in the server folder. The .env file contains the following environment variables:

• MONGODB_URI = your MongoDB URL
• ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET = Access token secret
• ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRY = It ususally requires short period of time varied from 15min to 2 day
• REFRESH_TOKEN_SECRET = Refresh token secret
• REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRY = It usually requires long period of time varied from 5 to 10 days
• CORS_ORIGIN = *
• PORT = 8000 or any port number

 

Set Up MongoDB:

1. Setting up MongoDB involves a few steps:

   • Visit MongoDB Atlas Website

     • Go to the MongoDB Atlas website: https://www.mongodb.com/cloud/atlas.

   • Create an Account

   • Log in to your MongoDB Atlas account.

   • Create a New Cluster

   • Choose a Cloud Provider and Region

   • Configure Cluster Settings

   • Create Cluster

   • Wait for Cluster to Deploy

   • Create Database User

   • Set Up IP Whitelist

   • Connect to Cluster

   • Configure Your Application

   • Test the Connection

2. Create a new database and configure the .env file with the MongoDB connection URL.

Steps to run server

1. Open the project in any editor of choice.
2. Navigate into the server directory cd server.
3. Run npm i or npm install to install the packages.
4. Run npm run dev to start the server.

If configured correctly, you should see a message indicating that the server is running successfully and Database Connected.

 

Client Side Setup

Environment variables

First, create the environment variables file .env in the client folder. The .env file contains the following environment variables:

• VITE_APP_BASE_URL = http://localhost:8000 #Note: Change the port 8000 to your port number.

Steps to run client

1. Navigate into the client directory cd client.
2. Run npm i or npm install to install the packages.
3. Run npm run dev to run the app on http://localhost:3000.
4. Open http://localhost:3000 to view it in your browser.