AssignFlow - Task Management System
Description
AssignFlow is a robust task management platform built with a modern Node.js/Express stack and MongoDB integration. This application leverages a comprehensive MVC architecture to provide dynamic task allocation, intuitive project management, and real-time notification systems. The platform features a RESTful API backend with JWT authentication, efficient in-memory caching for performance optimization, and a responsive EJS-powered templating system with modular component architecture. The deployment infrastructure utilizes a fully automated CI/CD pipeline through GitHub Actions with seamless integration for continuous deployment to production servers.
Challenges & Solutions
One significant challenge was implementing an intelligent task prioritization algorithm that balances workload distribution while respecting user-specified dependencies and deadlines. The system also required creating a sophisticated notification engine with multiple delivery channels and customizable triggers based on task state transitions.