Fullstack TypeScript React Project: To-Do List Manager

This project is a fullstack application that demonstrates the integration of a React frontend with a TypeScript-based Node.js backend. The app enables users to manage a to-do list with features like adding, viewing, updating, and deleting tasks. The backend stores data in a JSON file, ensuring a lightweight and persistent storage solution.

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Project Features

1. Frontend (React + TypeScript):

   • Build interactive and dynamic user interfaces.
   • Utilize TypeScript for static typing and improved development experience.
   • Modular structure with reusable components and pages.

2. Backend (Node.js + Express.js):

   • RESTful API to manage to-do items.
   • CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) for tasks.
   • JSON file-based storage for persistence.

3. Fullstack Integration:

   • Seamless communication between the React frontend and Express backend.
   • CORS enabled for cross-origin API calls.

4. Scalability and Extensibility:

   • Designed with modularity to support future enhancements, such as database integration or advanced features.

5. Error Handling and Validation:

   • Basic validation to ensure data consistency.
   • Meaningful error messages for invalid requests.

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Technologies Used

• Frontend:
  • React
  • TypeScript
• Backend:
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • TypeScript
• Storage:
  • JSON file system (posts.json)
• Tooling:
  • Modern development tools (e.g., npm, ES6+ features, module bundlers).

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Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/fullstack-todo.git
   cd fullstack-todo

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development environment:

   • Backend: npm run start:server
   • Frontend: npm run start:client

4. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the application.

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Folder Structure

├── src
│   ├── client (React frontend)
│   │   ├── components
│   │   ├── pages
│   │   ├── App.tsx
│   │   └── index.tsx
│   ├── server (Node.js backend)
│   │   ├── routes
│   │   ├── models
│   │   ├── postRepo.ts
│   │   ├── todo.ts
│   │   └── server.ts
├── public
│   ├── index.html
├── .gitignore
├── package.json
└── README.md

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Backend API Endpoints

• GET /: Returns a welcome message.
• GET /todolist: Retrieves all to-do items.
• POST /todolist: Adds a new to-do item.
• PUT /todolist: Updates an existing to-do item.
• DELETE /todolist: Deletes a to-do item.

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Potential Enhancements

1. Database Integration:
   • Replace JSON file storage with a relational or NoSQL database.
2. Authentication:
   • Add user login and role-based access control.
3. Advanced Features:
   • Implement search, filtering, and sorting for to-do items.
4. Frontend Improvements:
   • Add animations and better error displays for enhanced user experience.

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This project showcases a well-rounded fullstack solution, integrating modern web development practices with scalable architecture.