IT Project Management Web Application

A full-stack solution for managing IT projects, designed to address core functionalities required for efficient project and task management. This project was built in response to detailed requirements for role-based management and task tracking, with a focus on scalable, secure, and user-friendly design.

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🛠️ Technologies

1. Backend:

   • ASP.NET Core Web API: Provides robust, scalable RESTful services.
   • Entity Framework Core: Simplifies data operations with MSSQL Server.

2. Frontend:

   • React: A dynamic, component-based JavaScript library.
   • React-Bootstrap: Ensures responsive, professional UI.

3. Database:

   • MSSQL Server: Centralized database for secure and efficient data storage.

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🎯 Project Features

General Overview

This application provides role-specific functionalities for Administrators, Project Managers, Systems Analysts, and Web Developers to manage projects effectively.

Key Functionalities

Administrator

• Manage system users:
  • Add, update, or delete users (Project Managers, Systems Analysts, Web Developers).
• Role-based Authentication and Authorization for secure user access.

Project Manager

• Authentication: Login/Logout.
• Project and Task Management:
  • CRUD Operations: Create, Read, Update, Delete projects and tasks.
  • Assign tasks to Systems Analysts and Web Developers.
• View team members:
  • Search by name.
  • Filter by job title.
• Track Task Status:
  • Statuses include "To Start," "In Progress," and "Complete."
  • Track assigned completion times and actual completion times.

Systems Analysts & Web Developers

• Authentication: Login/Logout.
• View tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
• Update task statuses via dropdown menu:
  • Transition statuses from "To Start" → "In Progress" → "Complete."

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📋 How It Works

Role-Based Authentication

The application ensures that user roles define the extent of system access and available actions. Administrators, Project Managers, and team members have specific views and permissions.

Task Lifecycle

Tasks are fully managed by Project Managers and tracked from assignment to completion. Developers and analysts provide updates to reflect progress and facilitate monitoring.

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📦 Deployment

This project can be deployed locally or hosted on a server. Ensure the following are configured:

1. Connection Strings: Update appsettings.json with your MSSQL Server details.
2. Frontend: Run the React app using npm start.
3. Backend: Deploy ASP.NET Core APIs via Visual Studio or CLI.

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🤝 Contribution

Contributions are welcome to improve or extend the project. However, please note:

• Redistribution of code without prior permission is prohibited.
• Submit pull requests with a detailed explanation of changes.

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📬 Contact

For further information, suggestions, or collaboration inquiries, feel free to reach out via My Email.