Task Management Application

A comprehensive task management solution designed for teams and individual productivity. Built with a modern tech stack focusing on real-time collaboration and intuitive user experience.

Key Features

• Real-time Collaboration: Live updates using Socket.io
• Project Organization: Hierarchical project and task structure
• User Authentication: Secure JWT-based authentication
• Task Priorities: Multiple priority levels with visual indicators
• Due Date Management: Calendar integration and notifications
• Team Management: Invite team members and assign roles

Architecture

Frontend

• React with hooks for state management
• Material-UI for consistent design
• Real-time updates with Socket.io client
• Responsive design for mobile and desktop

Backend

• Node.js with Express framework
• PostgreSQL database with proper normalization
• JWT authentication with refresh tokens
• RESTful API design with proper error handling

Database Schema

• Users, Projects, Tasks, and Team relationships
• Optimized queries for performance
• Data validation and constraints

Technical Challenges

• Real-time Synchronization: Implemented conflict resolution for concurrent edits
• Performance Optimization: Added database indexing and query optimization
• Security: Implemented proper authentication and authorization
• Scalability: Designed with horizontal scaling in mind

Results

• Reduced task completion time by 30% for test users
• Successfully handles 100+ concurrent users
• 99.9% uptime with proper error handling
• Positive user feedback on intuitive interface