Full Stack To-Do App

This is a full stack todo app built with Express.js, Sequelize, PostgreSQL, and React.js. The application allows users to create, update, and delete tasks, and manage their todo list.

Requirements

• Node.js
• PostgreSQL database

Installation

• Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/darkxdev/todo-app.git

• Navigate to the project directory:

cd todo-app

Set up the PostgreSQL database

• Make sure PostgreSQL is installed and running on your machine.
• Create a new PostgreSQL database for the application.

Running the server

• Navigate to the backend directory:

cd backend

• Install server dependencies:

npm install

• The application uses environment variables for configuration. Create a .env file in the project root directory and provide the following variables:

SECRET_KEY = your-secret-key
DB_LINK = postgres://username:password@host:port/database

• Start the Server:

node server.js

• Return to the project directory:

cd ..

Running the Client

• Navigate to the frontend directory:

cd frontend

• Install server dependencies:

npm install

• The application uses environment variables for configuration. Create a .env file in the project root directory and provide the following variables:

REACT_APP_API_HOST=http://localhost:5000

• Start the server:

npm start

Usage

• Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.
• Sign up for a new account or log in if you already have one.
  • If you are registering, you will need to log in to use the app.
• Create, update, or delete tasks from your todo list.
• Mark tasks as completed or pending.
• Log out when you're done.

Technologies Used

• Express.js: Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js.
• Sequelize: Promise-based ORM for Node.js that supports PostgreSQL.
• PostgreSQL: Powerful, open-source relational database system.
• Create React App: Set of tools and configuration for bootstrapping React applications.

Folder Structure

/backend: Express.js server application w/ Sequelize ORM.

/fronted: React client application.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any bugs or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.