Task Module Assignment

Welcome to the Task Module Assignment repository! This project is designed to demonstrate proficiency in both Node.js backend development and React.js frontend development. It covers essential full-stack skills such as server-side scripting, RESTful API design, data management, state management, and UI/UX design.

Table of Contents

1. Node.js Backend
   • Server-side Scripting
   • Web Application Architecture
   • Data Management
2. React.js Frontend
   • Component-based Development
   • State Management
   • Routing and Navigation
   • UI/UX and Responsive Design
3. Full-stack Integration
   • API Integration
   • State Synchronization
4. Getting Started

Node.js Backend

The backend is built using Node.js and demonstrates the following capabilities:

Server-side Scripting

• Proficiency in Node.js core modules such as http, fs, path, buffer, and express.
• Implementation of a basic HTTP server with routing and middleware.
• Handling of asynchronous operations using callbacks, Promises, or async/await.

Web Application Architecture

• Design of a RESTful API with appropriate HTTP methods and endpoints.
• Implementation of CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for a resource.
• Demonstration of middleware, routing, and error handling techniques.

Data Management

• Direct interaction with a SQL database (without ORM) to showcase SQL query proficiency.
• Implementation of data validation and data access control mechanisms.
• Writing SQL queries to retrieve, update, and delete data.

React.js Frontend

The frontend is developed using React.js and demonstrates the following capabilities:

Component-based Development

• Creation of reusable and modular components.
• Management of component state and lifecycle methods.
• Implementation of component composition and data flow using props, state, and context.

State Management

• Use of state management solutions such as React's built-in state or external libraries (Redux, MobX).
• Handling of asynchronous actions and data fetching.
• Management of global application state and local component state.

Routing and Navigation

• Setup of client-side routing using React Router.
• Implementation of dynamic routing and navigation between different views.
• Handling of route parameters and query strings.

UI/UX and Responsive Design

• Utilization of CSS frameworks or libraries (e.g., Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap) to create a responsive and visually appealing user interface.
• Writing of clean, maintainable, and semantic HTML and CSS.
• Implementation of accessibility features and best practices.

Full-stack Integration

This section integrates the backend and frontend to create a cohesive full-stack application.

API Integration

• Consumption of the RESTful API developed in the Node.js backend.
• Handling of HTTP requests and responses between the frontend and backend.
• Implementation of error handling and data validation on the client-side.

State Synchronization

• Management of data flow between the frontend and backend to ensure consistency.
• Use of appropriate state management techniques to handle real-time updates and push notifications (optional).

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed.
• MySQL database set up on cPanel or any other hosting platform.
• Basic understanding of JavaScript, Node.js, React.js, SQL, and web development.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/task-list.git
   cd task-list
   

2. Set up the backend:

   cd backend
   npm install
   cp .env.example .env
   # Edit .env file with your database credentials
   npm start
   

3. Set up the frontend:

   cd ../frontend
   npm install
   cp .env.example .env
   # Edit .env file with your backend API URL
   npm start
   

4. Configure the database:

   • Create a new MySQL database on your local system.
   • Update the .env file in the backend directory with your database credentials.

5. Run the application:

   • Start the backend server: cd backend && npm start
   • In a new terminal, start the frontend development server: cd frontend && npm start

6. Access the application: Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173 to view the Task Module application.

Running Tests

• Backend tests: cd backend && npm test
• Frontend tests: cd frontend && npm test