Project Management System

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Project Management System is a powerful and flexible tool designed to help you efficiently manage and track your projects. Whether you're a small team or a large organization, this system simplifies project planning, collaboration, and tracking, allowing you to stay on top of your projects and ensure their successful completion.

Features

  • Project Creation: Create and customize projects with titles, descriptions, deadlines, and other relevant details.

  • Task Management: Break down projects into tasks, assign responsibilities, set priorities, and track progress.

  • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with team members by assigning tasks and communicating within the system.

  • Calendar Integration: Sync project deadlines and milestones with your calendar for a holistic view of your schedule.

  • File Attachments: Attach relevant documents, images, or other files to projects and tasks.

  • Progress Tracking: Monitor the progress of your projects with dynamic charts and visual indicators.

  • Notification System: Receive notifications and updates about project and task status.

  • User Management: Manage user roles and permissions to control access and responsibilities within the system.

  • Customization: Tailor the system to your specific needs with customizable fields and project templates.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before installing the Project Management System, make sure you have the following:

  • Web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx)
  • PHP (version 7.4 or higher)
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • Composer (for PHP dependency management)
  • Node.js and npm (for frontend assets)

Installation

  1. Clone the repository to your server:

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/project-management-system.git
  2. Navigate to the project directory:

    cd project-management-system
  3. Install PHP dependencies using Composer:

    composer install
  4. Install frontend assets with npm:

    npm install
  5. Configure your database settings in the .env file. You can copy the example file:

    cp .env.example .env

    Edit the .env file with your database credentials and other necessary settings.

  6. Generate an application key:

    php artisan key:generate
  7. Run database migrations:

    php artisan migrate
  8. Start the development server:

    php artisan serve

You can access the Project Management System at http://localhost:8000 in your web browser.

Usage

  1. User Registration: Sign up for an account or invite team members.

  2. Create Projects: Start by creating a project and adding relevant details.

  3. Manage Tasks: Break down your project into tasks, assign them to team members, and track their progress.

  4. Collaborate: Communicate with your team through the integrated messaging system.

  5. Monitor Progress: Use the dashboard to track project progress and stay informed with notifications.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community. Whether you want to report a bug, suggest an improvement, or contribute code, please refer to our Contributing Guidelines for details on how to get started.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.