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# Project Progress Tracker
A comprehensive web application for tracking, managing, and sharing project progress. This application enables users to create and manage projects, update progress percentages, and share project status with external stakeholders through secure links.
## Features
- **User Authentication**: Secure login system with role-based access control
- **Dashboard**: Visual representation of all projects with progress bars
- **Project Management**: Create, edit, and delete projects with detailed information
- **Role-Based Access Control**: Different permissions for Super Admin, Admin, and Guest users
- **Share Projects**: Generate secure links with password protection to share with external stakeholders
- **Responsive Design**: Works well on desktop and mobile devices
## User Roles
1. **Super Admin**:
- Manage all projects, users, and activities
- Define user roles and permissions
2. **Admin**:
- Create, edit, and delete projects
- Update completion percentages
- Generate private links and passwords for guests
3. **Guest**:
- View projects via a private link and password
- Cannot make any modifications
## Tech Stack
### Frontend
- React.js
- React Router for navigation
- React Bootstrap for UI components
- Formik and Yup for form management and validation
- Axios for API calls
### Backend
- Node.js with Express.js
- PostgreSQL for database
- JWT for authentication
- Bcrypt for password encryption
### Deployment
- Docker for containerization
- Nginx for server management
- Linode for hosting
## Prerequisites
Before running the application, make sure you have the following installed:
- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- npm or yarn
- PostgreSQL (v12 or higher)
## Installation and Setup
### Clone the repository
```bash
git clone <your-repo-url>
cd ProjectProgressTracker
```
### Backend Setup
1. Navigate to the backend directory:
```bash
cd backend
```
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
3. Create a PostgreSQL database:
```bash
createdb project_tracker
```
4. Configure environment variables:
- Rename `.env.example` to `.env` (or create a new `.env` file)
- Update the database connection details and JWT secret
5. Initialize the database:
```bash
psql -d project_tracker -f src/config/init.sql
```
6. Start the backend server:
```bash
npm run dev
```
### Frontend Setup
1. Open a new terminal and navigate to the frontend directory:
```bash
cd frontend
```
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
3. Start the frontend development server:
```bash
npm start
```
## Default Admin Account
The application comes with a default super admin account for initial setup:
- **Email**: admin@projecttracker.com
- **Password**: password123
**Important**: Change the default password immediately after the first login for security reasons.
## Docker Deployment (Production)
For production deployment using Docker:
1. Build the Docker images:
```bash
docker-compose build
```
2. Start the containers:
```bash
docker-compose up -d
```
3. Access the application at http://localhost:80
## API Documentation
The backend API is structured around the following endpoints:
### Authentication
- `POST /api/auth/register` - Register a new user
- `POST /api/auth/login` - Authenticate a user
### Projects
- `GET /api/projects` - Get all projects (based on user role)
- `GET /api/projects/:id` - Get a specific project
- `POST /api/projects` - Create a new project
- `PUT /api/projects/:id` - Update a project
- `DELETE /api/projects/:id` - Delete a project
- `POST /api/projects/:id/share` - Generate a share link
- `GET /api/projects/shared/:shareId` - Access a shared project
- `POST /api/projects/shared/:shareId/verify` - Verify share password
### Users
- `GET /api/users` - Get all users (Super Admin only)
- `GET /api/users/:id` - Get a specific user
- `POST /api/users` - Create a new user (Super Admin only)
- `PUT /api/users/:id` - Update a user
- `DELETE /api/users/:id` - Delete a user (Super Admin only)
## Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
5. Open a Pull Request
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
## Acknowledgements
- React Bootstrap for UI components
- JWT for secure authentication
- PostgreSQL for reliable data storage