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Chapter 1

Introduction

In the digital era, web-based project management solutions have transformed how teams
collaborate, track progress, and manage tasks efficiently. Among various technological
advancements, full-stack web applications have emerged as powerful tools for streamlining
workflows, ensuring real-time communication, and enhancing productivity across multiple
industries, including IT, healthcare, construction, and education. These solutions integrate
backend logic, frontend interactivity, and database management to deliver seamless user
experiences.

This project, “Full-Stack Project Management website using Java & React”, aims to
develop a feature-rich, scalable, and interactive web application for task allocation, progress
tracking, and team collaboration. Unlike traditional project tracking methods that rely on
manual documentation and spreadsheets, this tool leverages Spring Boot for backend
processing, React.js for an intuitive frontend, and MySQL for structured data management.
The system ensures role-based access control, allowing administrators, project managers, and
team members to interact securely and efficiently.

The significance of this project lies in its ability to automate project workflows, enhance
collaboration, and provide real-time updates. By leveraging RESTful APIs, authentication
mechanisms, and modern UI frameworks, the platform will ensure a smooth and responsive
experience for users. Additionally, it will incorporate essential project management features
such as task assignment, deadline notifications, status tracking, and analytics dashboards to
help teams stay organized and meet their objectives effectively.

The implementation will explore different architectural components, including microservices-

based backend, state management in React, and database optimization techniques, to determine
the best approach for achieving a high-performance and scalable project management system.
This project not only demonstrates proficiency in full-stack development but also highlights
the potential of modern web technologies in revolutionizing project tracking and execution.

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1.1 Overview of the Industry

The Java development industry plays a crucial role in building scalable, secure, and high-
performance enterprise applications, including project management solutions. Java's
versatility, reliability, and extensive ecosystem make it a preferred choice for backend
development, especially in large-scale applications that require robust data handling,
security, and multi-user access.

1.2 Internship Organization

TDL TechSphere is a technology startup focused on innovative software solutions, AI-driven

applications, and full-stack development. It specializes in building scalable, secure, and high-
performance enterprise applications using modern technologies like MERN, Java, Spring Boot,
React.

1.3 Objectives

1. Develop a Scalable Project Management Solution – Build a secure and efficient web-
based application using Java (Spring Boot) and React to handle multiple projects, tasks,
and user roles seamlessly.
2. Enhance Team Collaboration and Productivity – Provide real-time task tracking,
automated notifications, and role-based access control to improve team coordination and
workflow efficiency.
3. Ensure Data Security and Integrity – Implement Spring Security, authentication
mechanisms, and encrypted database storage to protect sensitive project data.
4. Optimize User Experience with an Intuitive UI – Design a responsive, user-friendly
interface using React.js, ensuring smooth navigation and accessibility across devices.
5. Enable Efficient Task and Deadline Management – Incorporate task assignment,
progress tracking, and deadline reminders to help teams stay organized and meet project
goals.
6. Integrate RESTful APIs for Seamless Communication – Establish a robust backend
API that enables smooth data exchange between the frontend and database.
7. Support Scalability and Future Enhancements – Ensure the system is modular and
scalable, allowing easy integration of new features, AI-driven insights, and third-party
tools in the future.

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Chapter 2

Problem Statement

Managing and tracking project progress efficiently is a major challenge for teams, especially
when using multiple disconnected tools or manual tracking methods. Traditional project
management systems often require users to navigate across multiple pages and dashboards,
making it difficult to get a clear, real-time overview of project status, pending tasks, and
deadlines. This lack of a centralized, single-page solution leads to inefficiencies,
miscommunication, and delays in decision-making. Teams need a streamlined, visually
intuitive, and interactive platform to monitor all aspects of their projects in one place.

A Full-Stack Project Management Website is needed to provide a comprehensive, single-

page dashboard where users can view task progress, assigned responsibilities, deadlines,
and overall project status in real time. The system should offer automated updates,
notifications, and an interactive UI to ensure that all stakeholders stay informed without
switching between multiple sections. Additionally, role-based access control and
authentication must be implemented to secure project data and ensure that different users (e.g.,
managers, team members, and administrators) can interact with relevant information
efficiently.

This project aims to develop a modern, full-stack project management solution using Java
(Spring Boot) and React.js, focusing on a single-page interface for real-time progress
tracking. By integrating RESTful APIs, dynamic UI components, and an optimized
database (MySQL), the system will provide a smooth, scalable, and highly efficient project
tracking experience. The goal is to enhance team collaboration, increase transparency, and
improve overall productivity by ensuring that all essential project details are available at a
glance on a single, interactive dashboard.

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Chapter 3

Motivation

In today’s fast-paced work environment, businesses and teams struggle with inefficient
project management processes, leading to missed deadlines, poor collaboration, and lack
of real-time insights. Traditional project management methods, such as spreadsheets, emails,
and fragmented tools, are often ineffective in handling complex workflows. Many existing
project management platforms are either too expensive, overly complicated, or lack
customization, making them unsuitable for small to medium-sized businesses. This gap in the
market serves as a strong motivation to build an efficient, scalable, and user-friendly project
management tool that meets the evolving needs of modern teams.

With the rapid advancement of web technologies, cloud computing, and automation, there
is a significant opportunity to leverage Java (Spring Boot) for a robust backend and React.js
for a dynamic frontend. These technologies enable the development of a secure, real-time,
and feature-rich platform that allows users to manage tasks, track progress, and collaborate
seamlessly. By integrating RESTful APIs, database optimization (MySQL), role-based
authentication, and real-time notifications, the system can provide an interactive and
streamlined user experience, improving overall productivity and efficiency.

The motivation for this project also stems from the need to gain hands-on experience in full-
stack development while building a solution that has real-world applications. Developing a
scalable and secure project management system will not only enhance technical skills in Java,
Spring Boot, React, and database management but also provide valuable insights into
software architecture, UI/UX design, and workflow automation. This project aims to create
a practical, industry-relevant tool that empowers teams to manage their projects effectively
and stay ahead in today’s competitive business landscape.

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Chapter 4

Methodology

The development of the Full-Stack Project Management Tool follows a structured and iterative
approach, ensuring scalability, security, and usability. This methodology is divided into
multiple phases, from requirement analysis to deployment, with continuous testing and
refinement at each stage. The approach is primarily Agile-based, allowing for incremental
development, regular feedback, and continuous improvements.

4.1 Requirement Analysis & Planning

This phase focuses on understanding the key pain points in existing project management tools
and defining the core functionalities of the new system.

4.1.1 Identifying Challenges & Objectives

• Study existing project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Jira) to identify gaps and
limitations.

• Define user personas (Project Managers, Team Members, Admins) and their
expectations from the system.

• Establish project scope, covering features like task tracking, user roles, notifications,
reporting, and real-time collaboration.

4.1.2 Technology Stack Selection

The technology stack is selected based on the requirements of scalability, security, and
performance:

• Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL

• Frontend: React.js, Redux (for state management), Material-UI for a responsive design

• APIs: RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-backend communication

• Security: Spring Security, JWT authentication, OAuth for user authentication

• Cloud Deployment: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Docker for containerization

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4.2 System Design & Architecture

This phase involves designing the system architecture, defining the data flow, and structuring
the components for a scalable and maintainable application.

4.2.1 Architecture Design

• Monolithic vs Microservices: The system follows a modular monolithic approach,

ensuring a clean separation of concerns for different services (Task Management, User
Authentication, Notifications).

• 3-Tier Architecture:

▪ Presentation Layer: React.js for the UI

▪ Business Logic Layer: Spring Boot for processing business logic

▪ Data Layer: MySQL for structured data storage

4.2.2 Database Design

• ER Diagram & Schema Design:

▪ Tables for Users, Projects, Tasks, Teams, Roles & Permissions, Notifications.

▪ Relations:

▪ One-to-Many: A project can have multiple tasks.

▪ Many-to-Many: A user can be assigned to multiple projects.

• Database Optimization: Use of indexes, foreign keys, and normalization to improve

query performance.

4.2.3 UI/UX Wireframing

• Design mockups using Figma to visualize the user interface.

• Ensure intuitive navigation, interactive dashboards, and responsive layouts.

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4.3 Backend Development (Java & Spring Boot)

The backend is responsible for business logic, data processing, and API handling.

4.3.1 Setting up the Backend

• Initialize a Spring Boot project with essential dependencies:

o Spring Web: For creating REST APIs

o Spring Data JPA (Hibernate): For database interaction

o Spring Security: For authentication and authorization

o Lombok: To reduce boilerplate code

4.3.2 Implementing RESTful APIs

• Task Management APIs: Create, update, assign, delete tasks

• User & Role Management APIs: Register users, assign roles, manage permissions

• Project Management APIs: Create, update, archive projects

• Notification APIs: Real-time alerts for task updates

4.3.3 Security Implementation

• Implement JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication for secure API access.

• Use role-based access control (RBAC) to restrict features based on user roles.

• Encrypt passwords and sensitive data using BCrypt hashing.

4.3.4 Business Logic Implementation

• Task Status Automation: Automatically update the status of a task based on deadlines.

• Collaboration Features: Allow multiple users to comment, assign tasks, and track
progress.

• Notification System: Email and in-app notifications for task updates.

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4.4 Frontend Development (React.js & UI Design)

The frontend is built using React.js to provide a dynamic, interactive, and user-friendly
experience.

4.4.1 Project Setup

• Create a React project using create-react-app.

• Install required dependencies (react-router-dom, redux, axios, material-ui).

4.4.2 UI Development

• Dashboard: A single-page interface showing project progress, deadlines, and team

activity.

• Task Management: Drag-and-drop interface for task status updates.

• User Authentication: Login, registration, and role-based access control.

4.4.3 State Management with Redux

• Use Redux Toolkit to manage global state (tasks, users, notifications).

• Implement asynchronous actions using Redux Thunks for API calls.

4.4.4 API Integration

• Connect React UI with Spring Boot REST APIs using axios.

• Display real-time task updates using WebSockets.

4.5 Testing & Debugging

Testing ensures that the application is bug-free, optimized, and secure before deployment.

4.5.1 Unit Testing

• Backend: JUnit & Mockito for testing business logic.

• Frontend: Jest & React Testing Library for component testing.

4.5.2 API Testing

• Use Postman to test REST APIs.

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• Validate CRUD operations for tasks, projects, and users.

4.5.3 End-to-End Testing

• Selenium & Cypress for UI automation testing.

• Test user interactions, such as task creation, assignment, and project updates.

4.6 Deployment & Maintenance

The final phase involves deploying the application on a cloud platform and ensuring continuous
monitoring and updates.

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Chapter 5

Implementation

5.1 Architecture Overview

The system follows the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture with a RESTful API
structure. The project management tool enables team collaboration, task tracking, and project
monitoring.

Technology Stack

Component Technology Used

Frontend React.js, Redux, Tailwind CSS
Backend Spring Boot, Spring Security, JWT
Database MySQL (JPA & Hibernate)
Authentication JWT (JSON Web Token)
Deployment Docker, AWS (EC2, RDS)

5.2 Backend Implementation (Spring Boot)

The backend is responsible for handling API requests, processing business logic, managing
authentication, and storing data securely.

Backend Project Structure

Fig 1 : Backend Project Structure

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Key Features

• User Authentication: Secure login/logout using JWT

• Role-Based Access Control: Admin, Manager, Team Member
• CRUD Operations: Projects, Tasks, Teams, Users
• Task Management: Assign users, update task status
• Notification System: Alerts for task/project updates

5.3 Backend API Implementation

The backend provides REST APIs for managing users, projects, and tasks.

5.3.1 User Authentication (Spring Security & JWT)

• Spring Security secures APIs using JWT-based authentication.

• Users are assigned roles (Admin, Manager, Member) for access control.

Fig 2 : User Authentication

5.4 Frontend Implementation (React.js)

The frontend is responsible for rendering UI components, handling user interactions, and
communicating with the backend APIs.

Fig 3 : Frontend Structure

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5.5 Database Schema (MongoDB)

The database consists of six main tables:

1. Users – Stores user details and role assignments.

2. Projects – Stores project details and their creators.
3. Tasks – Stores tasks linked to projects and assigned users.
4. Submission – Stores all submission.
5. Issue – Store Issue related to project.

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Chapter 6

Software & Hardware Requirements Specifications

6.1 Server-Side (Backend - Java Spring Boot)

This is where your API, database, and business logic run.
• Minimum Requirements (For Small-Scale Deployment)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 (6th Gen or higher) / AMD Ryzen 5
• RAM: 8 GB
• Storage: 100 GB SSD
• Network: 100 Mbps bandwidth
• OS: Windows Server 2019 / Ubuntu 20.04+ / CentOS 8+
• Database: MySQL 8+ / PostgreSQL 13+

6.2 Client-Side (Frontend - React.js)

This is where users interact with your website.
• Minimum Requirements (For Standard Users)
• Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3
• RAM: 4 GB
• Storage: 50 GB (for development purposes)
• Graphics: Integrated Graphics (Intel UHD 620 or equivalent)
• Browser: Chrome / Edge / Firefox (Latest versions)

6.3 Deployment & Cloud Hosting

For cloud-based deployment, you can use:
• AWS EC2 / DigitalOcean Droplets / Google Cloud Compute Engine
• Minimum: 2 vCPUs, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD
• Recommended: 4 vCPUs, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB SSD

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Chapter 7

Implementation & Results

7.1 Home Page

Fig 4 : Home Page ScreenShot

7.2 Dashboard

Fig 5 : Dashboard ScreenShot

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7.3 Task Manager

Fig 6 : Task Manager ScreenShot

7.4 Kanban Board layout

Fig 7 : Kanban Board ScreenShot

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Chapter 8

Attendance Record

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Chapter 9

Conclusion & Future Scope

9.1 Conclusion:

The Full-Stack Project Management Website developed using Java Spring Boot and
React.js successfully provides an efficient and user-friendly platform for managing projects,
tasks, and teams. The system offers role-based access control, ensuring secure and
streamlined operations for administrators, managers, and team members. With features
such as task tracking, notifications, and collaboration tools, the platform enhances
productivity, improves communication, and simplifies workflow management.

The integration of Spring Boot for backend services, React.js for a dynamic frontend,
and MySQL for database management ensures scalability, security, and maintainability.
Through efficient API design and structured data management, the system supports real-time
task updates and seamless interactions among users. By following agile development
practices, the project meets the key requirements of modern project management
applications, ensuring adaptability to different industry needs.

Overall, this project demonstrates the effective application of full-stack development

principles in building a scalable, responsive, and secure project management solution that
caters to organizations and teams looking for a structured and automated project tracking
system.

9.2 Future Scope:

Despite its robust functionality, the Project Management Website has scope for further
enhancements and optimizations. Some potential improvements include:

1. AI-Powered Task Recommendations – Implement Machine Learning (ML) algorithms

to suggest task assignments, estimate project timelines, and analyze team performance trends.

2. Chatbot Integration – Integrate an AI-powered chatbot to assist users with project

updates, deadlines, and general queries, improving user experience.

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3. Mobile App Development – Extend the functionality by developing a React Native-based

mobile application for easier accessibility on iOS and Android devices.

4. Advanced Analytics & Reporting – Implement data visualization dashboards to provide

insights into project progress, resource allocation, and team productivity using tools like
Apache Kafka or Power BI.

5. Cloud-Based Deployment & Scalability – Deploy the system on AWS, Google Cloud, or
Azure, utilizing Docker & Kubernetes for high availability and scalability.

6. Integration with Third-Party APIs – Enhance collaboration by integrating with Google

Drive, Slack, Trello, and Jira for seamless document sharing and communication.

7. Role-Based Customization – Allow organizations to define custom user roles and

permissions based on their specific workflow needs.

By implementing these enhancements, the project can evolve into an enterprise-grade

project management tool, making it more versatile and adaptable to larger organizations
and agile teams.

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Chapter 10

References

10.2 Research Papers & Articles

[1] Abbas Saliimi Lokman, Ariff Atnee&en, "Project Management Systems: A Technical
Review," IBM Centre of Excellence, Faculty of Computer Systems and Software Engineering,
Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia, 2017.

[2] Beck, K., "Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change," Addison-Wesley, 1999.

[3] P. Kruchten, "The Rational Unified Process: An Introduction," 3rd ed., Addison-Wesley,
2004.

[4] Martin Fowler, "Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture," Addison-Wesley, 2002.

[5] G. Booch, J. Rumbaugh, and I. Jacobson, "The Unified Modeling Language User Guide,"
Addison-Wesley, 2005.

[6] R. Pressman, "Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach," 7th ed., McGraw-Hill,

2010.

[7] J. Sutherland, "Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time," Random
House, 2014.

10.1 Books & Documentation

• Oracle Corporation, Java SE 17 Documentation, Available at:

https://docs.oracle.com/en/java/
• Pivotal Software, Spring Boot Reference Guide, Available at:
https://spring.io/projects/spring-boot
• React.js, Official Documentation, Available at: https://react.dev/
• MySQL Documentation, MySQL 8.0 Reference Manual, Available at:
https://dev.mysql.com/doc/

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