Plassey Technologies

Total Development Time: 4 Weeks

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Node.js
• Database: MongoDB

Project Overview

Garni Foods is an innovative platform designed to streamline the supply chain management for food distributors and suppliers. The primary goal of the project was to create an efficient, user-friendly, and scalable web application that could handle various functionalities such as inventory management, order processing, and supplier coordination.

Objectives

1. Develop a responsive and intuitive user interface for managing inventory and orders.
2. Implement a robust backend to handle data processing and business logic.
3. Ensure seamless integration with MongoDB for data storage and retrieval.
4. Complete the project within a strict timeline of 4 weeks.

Development Process

Week 1: Planning and Initial Setup

• Requirements Gathering: Met with stakeholders to understand the requirements and define the project scope.
• Technical Stack Finalization: Decided on React for the frontend, Node.js for the backend, and MongoDB as the database.
• Project Planning: Created a detailed project plan with milestones and deadlines.
• Initial Setup: Set up the development environment, including the version control system (Git), project structure, and initial configurations for React, Node.js, and MongoDB.

Week 2: Frontend and Backend Development

• Frontend Development:

  • Created the initial UI components using React.
  • Implemented responsive design principles to ensure the application works seamlessly across devices.
  • Developed key pages including the dashboard, inventory management, and order processing interfaces.

• Backend Development:

  • Set up the Node.js server with Express.js.
  • Designed the API endpoints for handling inventory and order data.
  • Implemented authentication and authorization mechanisms.

Week 3: Database Integration and API Development

• Database Design:

  • Designed the MongoDB schema to efficiently store and retrieve inventory and order data.
  • Implemented data models for products, orders, suppliers, and users.

• API Development:

  • Developed CRUD operations for managing inventory and orders.
  • Implemented business logic for order processing, including validations and status updates.
  • Ensured secure data transactions with appropriate error handling and logging.

Week 4: Testing, Deployment, and Final Touches

• Testing:

  • Conducted unit testing for individual components and functions.
  • Performed integration testing to ensure seamless interaction between frontend, backend, and database.
  • Engaged in user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments.

• Deployment:

  • Deployed the application to a cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Heroku) for live testing.
  • Monitored the application for performance issues and optimized where necessary.

• Final Touches:

  • Implemented additional features based on feedback from UAT.
  • Refined the user interface for better usability.
  • Documented the project, including setup instructions and user guides.

Outcomes

• On-Time Delivery: Successfully completed the project within the 4-week timeframe.
• Functional Application: Delivered a fully functional web application that met all the defined requirements.
• Positive Feedback: Received positive feedback from stakeholders for the application's usability and performance.
• Future Enhancements: Identified areas for future enhancements, including advanced reporting features and mobile app development.