By jacky in taskly —

2 - 1. Specifications

Phase 1: Specifications

1. User Authentication

Purpose: Enable users to create accounts, log in securely, and manage access to their data.

  • Registration:
    • Users can sign up using their email and password.
    • Validate email format and enforce a strong password policy (e.g., minimum 8 characters, 1 uppercase, 1 number).
    • Display error messages for invalid inputs (e.g., "Email already registered").
  • Login:
    • Secure login with JWT or session cookies.
    • Validate user credentials against the database.
    • Display appropriate error messages (e.g., "Invalid email or password").
  • Password Reset:
    • Users can request a password reset link via email.
    • Secure token-based reset mechanism with expiry time.
    • Form to update the password securely.
  • User Management:
    • Allow users to update account details (e.g., email, name).
    • Optional: Add profile pictures or avatars.

2. Task Management (CRUD)

Purpose: Provide basic functionality to create, view, update, and delete tasks.

  • Create Task:
    • Users can add a task with the following fields:
      • Title (required)
      • Description (optional)
      • Due date (optional)
      • Priority (e.g., Low, Medium, High)
    • Automatically assign a unique ID and default status ("To Do").
  • Read Tasks:
    • List all tasks for the logged-in user.
    • Support sorting and filtering by:
      • Status (To Do, In Progress, Done).
      • Due date.
      • Priority.
  • Update Task:
    • Users can edit task details.
    • Track changes with timestamps (e.g., "Updated on: 2024-12-30").
  • Delete Task:
    • Allow users to delete tasks permanently.
    • Add a confirmation dialog before deletion.

3. Kanban Board

Purpose: Visualize tasks in a user-friendly and interactive format.

  • Columns:
    • Display tasks in columns based on their status (e.g., "To Do," "In Progress," "Done").
    • Allow users to create custom columns in future iterations.
  • Drag-and-Drop:
    • Users can move tasks between columns.
    • Automatically update the status based on the new column.
  • Task Preview:
    • Display essential details (title, priority, due date) on the task card.
    • Expand task cards for more details on click.
  • Filters and Sorting:
    • Enable filtering tasks by due date, priority, or assignee.
    • Provide sorting options (e.g., alphabetical, date).

4. Collaboration Features

Purpose: Support team-based task management.

  • User Assignments:
    • Allow tasks to be assigned to one or more team members.
    • Display the assignee(s) on the task card.
  • Activity Log:
    • Add a simple log for each task showing updates like:
      • "Task assigned to [User]"
      • "Status changed to 'Done'"
    • Optional: Track timestamps for these actions.
  • Notifications:
    • Send basic notifications for:
      • Task assignment.
      • Task completion.
    • Notifications can be via email or in-app.
  • Team Management:
    • Create a shared workspace for teams.
    • Allow inviting users via email.

5. General UI/UX Requirements

Purpose: Ensure the application is intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing.

  • Responsiveness:
    • Fully functional on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
  • Clean Design:
    • Minimalistic and modern interface.
    • Use color to indicate priority and task status.
  • Error Handling:
    • Clear messages for any failures (e.g., "Failed to load tasks").