Embarking on the journey to replicate the functionalities of Trello, I aimed to create a streamlined Kanban-style task management application. Leveraging modern web technologies, the goal was to develop an intuitive and responsive user interface backed by a robust backend.
🧠 Week 1: Conceptualization and Tech Stack Selection
The initial phase involved outlining the core features: boards, lists, cards, and drag-and-drop capabilities. I chose Next.js for its server-side rendering and routing capabilities, TypeScript for type safety, Chakra UI for accessible and customizable components, and MongoDB for flexible data storage.
🏗️ Week 2-3: Backend Development
Setting up the Next.js project structure, I integrated MongoDB using Mongoose for schema definitions and data modeling. API routes were established to handle CRUD operations for boards, lists, and cards. Implementing authentication mechanisms ensured secure user access and data protection.
🎨 Week 4: Frontend Implementation
With the backend in place, I focused on crafting the user interface. Chakra UI facilitated the creation of responsive and accessible components. Implementing drag-and-drop functionality using libraries like React Beautiful DnD allowed users to intuitively manage tasks across different lists and boards.
🔄 Week 5: Real-time Updates and Optimization
To enhance user experience, I integrated real-time updates using WebSockets, ensuring that changes made by one user reflected instantly for others. Performance optimizations, such as code splitting and lazy loading, were implemented to improve load times and responsiveness.
🧪 Week 6: Testing and Deployment
Comprehensive testing was conducted to identify and rectify bugs. Unit tests ensured individual components functioned correctly, while integration tests validated the interactions between different parts of the application. The application was then deployed to Vercel for seamless hosting and scalability.
🚧 Challenges Faced
- State Management: Managing complex state across nested components, especially with drag-and-drop interactions, required careful planning and the use of state management libraries.
- Real-time Synchronization: Ensuring data consistency across multiple clients in real-time posed challenges, particularly in handling concurrent updates and conflict resolution.
⏱️ Development Timeline
The project spanned approximately six weeks, encompassing planning, development, testing, and deployment phases.
For a detailed look at the codebase and to explore the project further, visit the GitHub repository: Trello Clone.
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