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fix: Enhance test data creation scripts for diverse project scenarios

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- Added link to view all projects on the map from the project view page.
- Enhanced project location display with status indicators.

feat: Implement project map page with status filtering

- Added status filters for project markers on the map.
- Integrated color-coded markers based on project status.

fix: Update LeafletMap and ProjectMap components for better marker handling

- Created colored marker icons for different project statuses.
- Enhanced ProjectMap to display project status and coordinates more effectively.

test: Add mobile view test HTML for responsive map testing

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App Development Roadmap

Current Application Assessment

This is a solid Next.js-based project management system for construction/engineering projects with the following existing features:

Currently Implemented

  • Project Management: CRUD operations for projects with detailed information
  • Contract Management: Contract creation, linking to projects, status tracking
  • Task Management: Template-based and custom tasks with status tracking
  • Dashboard: Statistics overview, recent projects, quick actions
  • Map Integration: Leaflet maps with multiple layer support (OpenStreetMap, Polish Geoportal)
  • Database: SQLite with better-sqlite3, well-structured schema
  • UI/UX: Modern Tailwind CSS interface with responsive design
  • API Structure: RESTful API endpoints for all entities
  • Docker Support: Containerized development and deployment
  • Testing Setup: Jest, Playwright, Testing Library configured

Critical Missing Features for App

🔐 1. Authentication & Authorization (HIGH PRIORITY)

Current State: No authentication system Required:

  • User login/logout system
  • Role-based access control (Admin, Project Manager, User, Read-only)
  • Session management
  • Password reset functionality
  • User management interface
  • API route protection

Implementation Options:

  • NextAuth.js with database sessions
  • Auth0 integration
  • Custom JWT implementation

🔒 2. Security & Data Protection (HIGH PRIORITY)

Current State: No security measures Required:

  • Input validation and sanitization
  • SQL injection protection (prepared statements are good start)
  • XSS protection
  • CSRF protection
  • Rate limiting
  • Environment variable security
  • Data encryption for sensitive fields
  • Audit logging

📊 3. Advanced Reporting & Analytics (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Current State: Basic dashboard statistics Required:

  • Project timeline reports
  • Budget tracking and financial reports
  • Task completion analytics
  • Project performance metrics
  • Export to PDF/Excel
  • Custom report builder
  • Charts and graphs (Chart.js, D3.js)

💾 4. Backup & Data Management (HIGH PRIORITY)

Current State: Single SQLite file Required:

  • Automated database backups
  • Data export/import functionality
  • Database migration system
  • Data archiving for old projects
  • Recovery procedures

📱 5. Mobile Responsiveness & PWA (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Current State: Basic responsive design Required:

  • Progressive Web App capabilities
  • Offline functionality
  • Mobile-optimized interface
  • Push notifications
  • App manifest and service workers

🔗 6. API & Integration (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Current State: Internal REST API only Required:

  • External API integrations (accounting software, CRM)
  • Webhook support
  • API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
  • API versioning
  • Third-party service integrations

📧 7. Communication & Notifications (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Current State: No notification system Required:

  • Email notifications for deadlines, status changes
  • In-app notifications
  • SMS notifications (optional)
  • Email templates
  • Notification preferences per user

📋 8. Enhanced Project Management (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Current State: Basic project tracking Required:

  • Gantt charts for project timelines
  • Resource allocation and management
  • Budget tracking per project
  • Document attachment system
  • Project templates
  • Milestone tracking
  • Dependencies between tasks

🔍 9. Search & Filtering (LOW PRIORITY)

Current State: Basic search implemented Required:

  • Advanced search with filters
  • Full-text search
  • Saved search queries
  • Search autocomplete
  • Global search across all entities

10. Performance & Scalability (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Current State: Good for small-medium datasets Required:

  • Database optimization and indexing
  • Caching layer (Redis)
  • Image optimization
  • Lazy loading
  • Pagination for large datasets
  • Background job processing

📝 11. Documentation & Help System (LOW PRIORITY)

Current State: README.md only Required:

  • User manual/documentation
  • In-app help system
  • API documentation
  • Video tutorials
  • FAQ section

🧪 12. Testing & Quality Assurance (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Current State: Testing frameworks set up but no tests Required:

  • Unit tests for all components
  • Integration tests for API endpoints
  • E2E tests for critical user flows
  • Performance testing
  • Accessibility testing
  • Code coverage reports

🚀 13. DevOps & Deployment (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Current State: Docker setup exists Required:

  • CI/CD pipeline
  • Production deployment strategy
  • Environment management (dev, staging, prod)
  • Monitoring and logging
  • Error tracking (Sentry)
  • Health checks

🎨 14. UI/UX Improvements (LOW PRIORITY)

Current State: Clean, functional interface Required:

  • Dark mode support
  • Customizable themes
  • Accessibility improvements (WCAG compliance)
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Better loading states
  • Drag and drop functionality

Implementation Priority Levels

Phase 1: Security & Stability (Weeks 1-4)

  1. Authentication system
  2. Authorization and role management
  3. Input validation and security
  4. Backup system
  5. Basic testing coverage

Phase 2: Core Features (Weeks 5-8)

  1. Advanced reporting
  2. Mobile optimization
  3. Notification system
  4. Enhanced project management features

Phase 3: Professional Features (Weeks 9-12)

  1. API integrations
  2. Performance optimization
  3. Advanced UI features
  4. Documentation

Phase 4: Scale & Polish (Weeks 13-16)

  1. DevOps improvements
  2. Comprehensive testing
  3. Advanced analytics
  4. Third-party integrations

  1. Set up Authentication

    • Install NextAuth.js or implement custom auth
    • Create user management system
    • Add login/logout functionality
  2. Implement Input Validation

    • Add Zod or Joi for schema validation
    • Protect all API endpoints
    • Add error handling
  3. Create Backup System

    • Implement database backup scripts
    • Set up automated backups
    • Create recovery procedures
  4. Add Basic Tests

    • Write unit tests for critical functions
    • Add integration tests for API routes
    • Set up test automation
  5. Implement Reporting

    • Add Chart.js for visualizations
    • Create project timeline reports
    • Add export functionality

Technology Recommendations

Authentication

  • NextAuth.js - For easy authentication setup
  • Prisma - For better database management (optional upgrade from better-sqlite3)

Security

  • Zod - Runtime type checking and validation
  • bcryptjs - Password hashing
  • rate-limiter-flexible - Rate limiting

Reporting

  • Chart.js or Recharts - Data visualization
  • jsPDF - PDF generation
  • xlsx - Excel export

Notifications

  • Nodemailer - Email sending
  • Socket.io - Real-time notifications

Testing

  • MSW - API mocking for tests
  • Testing Library - Component testing
  • Faker.js - Test data generation

Current Strengths

  1. Well-structured codebase with clear separation of concerns
  2. Modern tech stack (Next.js, React, Tailwind)
  3. Good database design with proper relationships
  4. Responsive UI with professional appearance
  5. Docker support for easy deployment
  6. Map integration with multiple layers
  7. Modular components that are reusable

Estimated Development Time

  • Minimum Viable Professional App: 8-12 weeks
  • Full-featured Professional App: 16-20 weeks
  • Enterprise-grade Application: 24-30 weeks

This assessment is based on a single developer working full-time. Team development could reduce these timelines significantly.