project_overview_for_copilot.md

Task Manager Application - Detailed Description for CoPilot

Project Overview: Develop a task manager application with a focus on backend development to improve backend skills. This application will initially be a simple task manager and later evolve into a gamified service.

Objective: Create a robust backend for managing tasks, users, and interactions. Implement a basic frontend to interact with the backend. Expand the project to include gamification and AI-driven features.

Technical Stack:

• Backend Framework: Django (Python)
• Frontend Framework: React (JavaScript)
• Database: PostgreSQL
• API: RESTful APIs
• Version Control: Git
• Development Environment: VS Code with CoPilot
• CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions or Jenkins

Backend Development Steps:

1. Project Initialization:

   • Set up a Git repository for version control.
   • Initialize Django project and configure PostgreSQL database.

2. Database Models:

   • Define Django models for tasks and users.
   • Example:

     from django.db import models
     
     class User(models.Model):
         username = models.CharField(max_length=100, unique=True)
         email = models.EmailField(unique=True)
         password = models.CharField(max_length=100)
     
     class Task(models.Model):
         user = models.ForeignKey(User, on_delete=models.CASCADE)
         title = models.CharField(max_length=255)
         description = models.TextField()
         completed = models.BooleanField(default=False)
         created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)
         updated_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now=True)

3. API Development:

   • Create RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework.
   • Example API views for tasks:

     from rest_framework import viewsets
     from .models import Task
     from .serializers import TaskSerializer
     
     class TaskViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         queryset = Task.objects.all()
         serializer_class = TaskSerializer

4. User Authentication:

   • Implement user registration and authentication.
   • Use Django’s built-in authentication system or Django REST Framework’s authentication classes.

5. Frontend Integration:

   • Develop React components to interact with backend APIs.
   • Example component for listing tasks:

     import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
     import axios from 'axios';
     
     function TaskList() {
         const [tasks, setTasks] = useState([]);
     
         useEffect(() => {
             axios.get('/api/tasks/')
                 .then(response => setTasks(response.data))
                 .catch(error => console.error('Error fetching tasks:', error));
         }, []);
     
         return (
             <div>
                 <h1>Task List</h1>
                 <ul>
                     {tasks.map(task => (
                         <li key={task.id}>{task.title} - {task.completed ? 'Completed' : 'Pending'}</li>
                     ))}
                 </ul>
             </div>
         );
     }
     
     export default TaskList;

6. Testing and Validation:

   • Write unit tests for backend APIs and frontend components.
   • Example Django test case:

     from django.test import TestCase
     from .models import Task
     
     class TaskModelTest(TestCase):
         def test_task_creation(self):
             task = Task.objects.create(title='Test Task', description='Test Description')
             self.assertEqual(task.title, 'Test Task')
             self.assertFalse(task.completed)

7. CI/CD Setup:

   • Configure GitHub Actions or Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment.
   • Example GitHub Actions configuration:

     name: CI/CD Pipeline
     
     on:
       push:
         branches:
           - main
     
     jobs:
       build:
         runs-on: ubuntu-latest
         steps:
           - uses: actions/checkout@v2
           - name: Set up Python
             uses: actions/setup-python@v2
             with:
               python-version: '3.9'
           - name: Install dependencies
             run: |
               python -m pip install --upgrade pip
               pip install -r requirements.txt
           - name: Run tests
             run: |
               python manage.py test
           - name: Deploy
             run: |
               echo "Deploying application..."
               # Add deployment commands here

Future Expansion:

• Add gamification features such as experience points and task ratings.
• Integrate AI for advanced task management and user interaction.

Development Timeline:

• Allocate 1-2 hours daily for development.
• Break down tasks into sprints: project initialization, core functionality, frontend integration, testing, and deployment.

Notes:

• Emphasize backend development for a strong foundation.
• Plan for incremental updates and scalability.