Task Management Mini Application
A capstone project demonstrating modern web development skills with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Create, manage, and organize your tasks efficiently.
About This Project
This Task Management Mini Application is a comprehensive capstone project that showcases the application of modern web development principles. Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it demonstrates a fully functional task management system with a clean, intuitive interface and robust features.
Project Overview
This mini application represents the culmination of learning web development fundamentals. It incorporates best practices in HTML structure, CSS styling, and JavaScript functionality to create a seamless user experience for managing daily tasks and improving productivity.
- Apply HTML5 semantic elements for proper document structure
- Implement modern CSS techniques including Flexbox and Grid
- Create responsive designs that work across all devices
- Utilize JavaScript for dynamic content and user interactions
- Implement local storage for data persistence
- Follow accessibility best practices
Project architecture and component structure
Application Features
The Task Management Mini Application comes packed with features designed to help users organize their tasks efficiently. Each feature demonstrates different aspects of web development and user experience design.
Core Functionality
Task Management
- Create Tasks: Add new tasks with title, description, and priority level
- Edit Tasks: Modify existing tasks with a user-friendly edit interface
- Delete Tasks: Remove tasks that are no longer needed
- Mark Complete: Track task completion status with visual indicators
Organization & Filtering
- Priority Levels: Categorize tasks as High, Medium, or Low priority
- Status Filtering: View all tasks, active tasks, or completed tasks
- Task Statistics: Real-time statistics showing task distribution
User Experience
- Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
- Local Storage: Tasks persist between browser sessions
- Intuitive Interface: Clean, modern design with smooth animations
| Feature | Technology Used | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Task Creation | JavaScript Forms | Easy task input with validation |
| Data Persistence | LocalStorage API | Tasks saved between sessions |
| Responsive Layout | CSS Flexbox & Media Queries | Works on all device sizes |
| Interactive Elements | JavaScript Event Handlers | Dynamic user interactions |
| Visual Feedback | CSS Animations & Transitions | Enhanced user experience |
Technical Implementation
The application is built using modern web technologies and follows best practices for code organization and performance.
// Task Manager Class
class TaskManager {
constructor() {
this.tasks = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('tasks')) || [];
this.currentFilter = 'all';
this.init();
}
init() {
this.renderTasks();
this.updateStats();
this.attachEventListeners();
}
addTask(task) {
task.id = Date.now();
task.createdAt = new Date().toISOString();
task.completed = false;
this.tasks.push(task);
this.saveTasks();
this.renderTasks();
this.updateStats();
}
toggleTask(id) {
const task = this.tasks.find(t => t.id === id);
if (task) {
task.completed = !task.completed;
this.saveTasks();
this.renderTasks();
this.updateStats();
}
}
deleteTask(id) {
this.tasks = this.tasks.filter(t => t.id !== id);
this.saveTasks();
this.renderTasks();
this.updateStats();
}
saveTasks() {
localStorage.setItem('tasks', JSON.stringify(this.tasks));
}
renderTasks() {
const taskList = document.getElementById('taskList');
const filteredTasks = this.getFilteredTasks();
if (filteredTasks.length === 0) {
taskList.innerHTML = `
No tasks found. Add a new task to get started!
`;
return;
}
taskList.innerHTML = filteredTasks.map(task => `
${task.title}
`).join('');
}
getFilteredTasks() {
switch (this.currentFilter) {
case 'active':
return this.tasks.filter(task => !task.completed);
case 'completed':
return this.tasks.filter(task => task.completed);
default:
return this.tasks;
}
}
updateStats() {
const total = this.tasks.length;
const completed = this.tasks.filter(t => t.completed).length;
const active = total - completed;
document.getElementById('totalTasks').textContent = total;
document.getElementById('activeTasks').textContent = active;
document.getElementById('completedTasks').textContent = completed;
}
attachEventListeners() {
// Form submission
document.getElementById('taskForm').addEventListener('submit', (e) => {
e.preventDefault();
const title = document.getElementById('taskTitle').value.trim();
const priority = document.getElementById('taskPriority').value;
if (title) {
this.addTask({ title, priority });
document.getElementById('taskForm').reset();
}
});
// Filter buttons
document.querySelectorAll('.filter-btn').forEach(btn => {
btn.addEventListener('click', () => {
document.querySelectorAll('.filter-btn').forEach(b => b.classList.remove('active'));
btn.classList.add('active');
this.currentFilter = btn.dataset.filter;
this.renderTasks();
});
});
}
}
// Initialize the task manager
const taskManager = new TaskManager();- Challenge: Data persistence between sessions
Solution: Implemented LocalStorage API for client-side data storage - Challenge: Responsive design for multiple screen sizes
Solution: Used CSS Flexbox and media queries for adaptive layouts - Challenge: Real-time updates without page refresh
Solution: Leveraged JavaScript DOM manipulation for dynamic content - Challenge: User-friendly task editing
Solution: Created modal dialog for in-place task editing
Test Your Knowledge: Application Features
Task Management Application
Experience the fully functional Task Management Mini Application. Create, edit, and organize your tasks with this intuitive interface. All tasks are saved locally in your browser, so they'll be here when you return!
My Tasks
Poll: How do you prefer to manage your tasks?
Project Resources
Explore additional resources to enhance your understanding of web development and build upon this capstone project. These materials provide deeper insights into the technologies and concepts used in this application.
Learning Resources
- MDN Web Docs: Comprehensive documentation for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- JavaScript.info: Modern JavaScript tutorial with interactive examples
- CSS-Tricks: Tips, tricks, and techniques for CSS mastery
- freeCodeCamp: Free coding courses and certifications
- Frontend Masters: Advanced frontend development courses
Development Tools
- Visual Studio Code: Popular code editor with excellent web development support
- Chrome DevTools: Built-in browser tools for debugging and optimization
- Git & GitHub: Version control for tracking changes and collaboration
- Netlify: Free hosting for static websites and web applications
- Figma: Design tool for creating UI/UX mockups
Next Steps & Enhancements
Ready to take this project further? Here are some ideas for enhancements and new features:
- User Authentication: Add user accounts with login/logout functionality
- Backend Integration: Connect to a database for persistent storage
- Task Categories: Organize tasks into different categories or projects
- Due Dates & Reminders: Add due dates and notification system
- Collaboration: Enable sharing and collaboration on tasks
- Mobile App: Convert to a mobile application using React Native
Consider exploring frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular to rebuild this application with component-based architecture. This will help you understand modern frontend development patterns and improve your skills further.