Week 1: Project Planning and Requirements Gathering

Tasks:
Define project scope and objectives.
Gather and finalize requirements for both employers and job seekers.
Design initial wireframes and mockups for the user interface (UI).
Plan the database structure and the types of data to be stored (e.g., job listings,
user profiles, applications).
Deliverables:
Project plan document.
Wireframes/mockups.
Initial database schema design.

Week 2: Setup Development Environment

Tasks:
Install and configure the development tools (code editor, version control with
Git).
Set up the project structure for the frontend (React.js) and backend (Supabase).
Create a GitHub repository for version control.
Initialize a new React project using create-react-app.
Set up Supabase for database and authentication.
Deliverables:
Initial project structure in GitHub.
React.js setup with a basic folder structure.
Supabase account and database initialization.

Week 3: Design Frontend UI (Landing Page and Registration)

Tasks:
Design and implement the landing page of the Job Portal.
Set up the header, footer, and navigation.
Create the registration and login pages with basic forms.
Style the pages using CSS/SCSS for a responsive design.
Deliverables:
Landing page HTML and CSS.
Registration and login forms implemented.
Basic responsive layout for desktop and mobile devices.

Week 4: Implement Clerk Authentication (User Registration & Login)

Tasks:
Integrate Clerk for user authentication (sign-up, sign-in).
Implement email/password authentication or social login options.
Store user information in Supabase after successful registration/login.
Implement protected routes in React to handle logged-in and logged-out states.
Deliverables:
Clerk authentication system implemented (registration/login).
Protected routes for authenticated users.
User profile management page (viewing user data after login).

Week 5: Database Schema Design and Setup in Supabase

Tasks:
Finalize the database schema for the application (tables for users, jobs,
applications, etc.).
Set up the database in Supabase with necessary tables and relationships.
Implement API endpoints in Supabase to fetch, insert, and delete data.
Set up authentication tables in Supabase (for managing sessions and user roles).
Deliverables:
Database schema in Supabase.
Supabase API endpoints for user management and job posting.

Week 6: Implement Job Listings Page (Frontend and Backend)

Tasks:
Design and implement the job listings page on the frontend using React.js.
Fetch job data from Supabase and display it in a user-friendly format (cards,
lists).
Implement basic sorting and filtering options (by job title, category, location).
Implement pagination or infinite scrolling for the job listings.
Deliverables:
Job listings page with job data fetched from Supabase.
Sorting and filtering functionality for job search.

Week 7: Job Posting for Employers (Frontend and Backend)

Tasks:
Implement a form for employers to post new job listings (title, description,
salary, requirements, etc.).
Send form data to Supabase and store it in the database.
Implement form validation and error handling.
Display job posts in the employer's dashboard after successful submission.
Deliverables:
Job posting form for employers.
Functionality to store job posts in Supabase.

Week 8: User Profile and Dashboard (Job Seekers and Employers)

Tasks:
Implement user profile pages for both job seekers and employers.
Display user information (name, email, resume for job seekers, job listings for
employers).
Allow job seekers to update their profiles (e.g., adding a resume or skills).
Allow employers to manage their job posts (edit/delete).
Deliverables:
User profile page for job seekers.
Employer dashboard with options to manage job listings.

Week 9: Job Application Feature (Frontend and Backend)

Tasks:
Implement the functionality for job seekers to apply to jobs.
Create an application form that links to a specific job posting.
Store job applications in the database (with job seeker details and job ID).
Notify employers when a new application is submitted (using real-time features in
Supabase).
Deliverables:
Job application form for job seekers.
Ability to store applications in Supabase.
Notification system for employers when new applications are submitted.
Week 10: Implement Search Functionality for Job Seekers
Tasks:
Implement a search bar for job seekers to search for jobs by keywords, location,
and other criteria.
Integrate search functionality into the job listings page.
Optimize search queries to handle large data sets efficiently.
Test search functionality for performance and accuracy.
Deliverables:
Search bar for job seekers.
Search results dynamically loaded based on user input.

Week 11: Implement Real-Time Updates Using Supabase

Tasks:
Set up real-time listeners in Supabase to show new job listings and applications as
they are added to the database.
Update the frontend to reflect new job posts or applications without reloading the
page.
Test real-time features for job seekers and employers.
Deliverables:
Real-time updates for new job listings and applications.
Updated frontend with dynamic content.

Week 12: Styling and Responsiveness Enhancements

Tasks:
Enhance the UI/UX of the portal, focusing on user experience and design
consistency.
Ensure that the application is fully responsive across mobile, tablet, and desktop
devices.
Conduct cross-browser testing and fix any compatibility issues.
Deliverables:
Responsive, polished UI for job seekers and employers.
Improved UX design for easy navigation and interaction.

Week 13: Testing (Unit Tests and UI Testing)

Tasks:
Write unit tests for key components using testing libraries (e.g., Jest, React
Testing Library).
Perform manual testing of user authentication, job posting, job search, and
application features.
Conduct UI testing on different screen sizes and browsers.
Identify and fix any bugs or issues found during testing.
Deliverables:
Unit tests for important features.
Bug fixes and issues resolved based on testing feedback.

Week 14: Deployment and Hosting (Frontend and Backend)

Tasks:
Deploy the frontend (React.js app) to a hosting platform (e.g., Netlify, Vercel).
Deploy the backend (Supabase) and ensure all API endpoints are working correctly.
Set up environment variables for deployment (e.g., API keys, database URL).
Perform end-to-end testing in the deployed environment.
Deliverables:
Deployed job portal available on the web.
Working backend and frontend in the live environment.

Week 15: Final Review and Performance Optimization

Tasks:
Review the entire application to ensure all features work as expected.
Optimize the performance of the website (e.g., reduce load times, optimize images,
etc.).
Conduct load testing to ensure the app can handle multiple users simultaneously.
Polish documentation and prepare the project for final presentation.
Deliverables:
Performance-optimized job portal.
Final documentation and code ready for submission.

Week 16: Final Report and Presentation

Tasks:
Write the final report, detailing the project design, implementation, challenges,
and results.
Prepare a presentation for stakeholders or faculty members.
Demonstrate the key features of the Job Portal.
Submit the report and codebase to the faculty.
Deliverables:
Final project report.
PowerPoint/Keynote presentation.
Completed project submission.