Task Management System 📌

A Laravel-based Task Management application* enhanced with Livewire for dynamic user interfaces and efficient task handling. This application allows you to manage tasks seamlessly, offering a clean and modern interface powered by Laravel and Livewire.

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Features

• Dynamic UI: Powered by Livewire for seamless real-time updates.
• Task Management: Add, edit, delete, and track tasks efficiently.
• Database Integration: Manage your tasks with reliable backend storage.
• Fully Responsive: Frontend built using Tailwind CSS for modern designs.

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Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed before setting up the project:

1. XAMPP: Download and install XAMPP to run Apache and MySQL servers.
2. Composer: Download Composer for PHP dependency management.
3. PHP: Ensure PHP version 8.1 or higher is installed on your system.
4. Node.js & npm: Install Node.js and npm to manage frontend assets.

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Installation Steps

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

1. Clone the Repository
   bash
   git clone https://github.com/sotoJ24/task_management.git
   cd task_management

2. Install Laravel Dependencies
   bash
   composer install

3. Install Livewire (if not already installed)
   bash
   composer require livewire/livewire

4. Set Up Environment Variables

   • Copy the example .env file:
     bash
     cp .env.example .env

   • Edit the .env file and configure your database credentials:
     env
     DB_CONNECTION=mysql
     DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
     DB_PORT=3306
     DB_DATABASE=task_management
     DB_USERNAME=root
     DB_PASSWORD=

5. Generate Application Key
   bash
   php artisan key:generate

6. Run Database Migrations
   bash
   php artisan migrate

7. (Optional) Seed Database with Sample Data
   Populate your database with demo data:
   bash
   php artisan db:seed

8. Install and Compile Frontend Assets
   bash
   npm install
   npm run dev

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Running the Project

1. Start the XAMPP control panel and ensure MySQL and Apache servers are running.

2. Start the Laravel development server:
   bash
   php artisan serve

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000.

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Useful Commands

Here are some helpful Laravel commands for managing the project:

• Clear Laravel Caches
  bash
  php artisan cache:clear
  php artisan config:clear
  php artisan route:clear
  php artisan view:clear

• Run Laravel Tests
  bash
  php artisan test

• Compile Assets for Production
  bash
  npm run build

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository, submit issues, or create pull requests to improve the project.

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Resources

• Laravel Documentation: https://laravel.com/docs
• Livewire Documentation: https://livewire.laravel.com/docs
• XAMPP Documentation: https://www.apachefriends.org