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Arafat Hossain Ar
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Project Management with Task Manager: An Open-Source Laravel Application

Task Manager

In today's fast-paced development world, managing projects and tasks efficiently is crucial for every developer. I'm excited to introduce Task Manager, an open-source project management tool built with Laravel. This tool is inspired by the functionalities of popular platforms like ClickUp and Trello, offering a flexible and user-friendly interface to streamline your project management tasks.

Key Features

Task Manager is designed to enhance your productivity with several key features:

  • Project Organization: Easily create and manage multiple projects, and maintain your projects.
  • Task Management: Add, edit, delete, and move tasks across different statuses with drag-and-drop functionality.
  • Notes and Files: Attach detailed notes and files to your tasks or projects, ensuring you have all the necessary information at your fingertips.
  • Reminders and Routines: Set reminders for deadlines and define routine tasks that recur at specified intervals.

Getting Started with Task Manager

Getting started with Task Manager is straightforward. Here’s a quick setup guide:

  1. Clone the Repository:
   git clone https://github.com/arafat-web/Task-Manager.git
   cd Task-Manager
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  1. Install Dependencies:
   composer install
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  1. Environment Setup:
    Duplicate .env.example to .env and fill in your database and mail settings.

  2. Generate Application Key:

   php artisan key:generate
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  1. Database Migrations:
   php artisan migrate --seed
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  1. Serve the Application:
   php artisan serve
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Access the application at http://localhost:8000.

Credentials

Email: admin@example.com
Password: secret

Demo and Screenshots

Explore how Task Manager looks and functions through these screenshots and imagine how it can transform your project management experience.

Dashboard

Dashboard

Projects

Projects

Tasks

Tasks

How to Contribute

Contributions are welcome! If you have improvements or bug fixes, please feel free to fork the repository, make changes, and submit a pull request. For any issues, queries, or suggestions, open an issue on GitHub.

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Top comments (12)

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Pranesh patel

Great read! Open-source solutions like this Laravel-based Task Manager are fantastic for teams that want flexibility and full control over their project management workflows. Self-hosted tools, in particular, offer a level of customization that many SaaS platforms can’t match.

One challenge I’ve often seen with project management tools—whether open-source or commercial—is finding the right balance between structure and adaptability. Too much rigidity can slow teams down, while too much flexibility can lead to chaos. A well-designed system should support structured workflows while allowing for iterative improvements as the team evolves.

For those looking to refine their project management strategy, this guide on effective project management offers insights into structuring workflows, improving collaboration, and minimizing inefficiencies.

I’d love to hear from others—what’s been your biggest takeaway from using open-source tools for project management? Do you find them more adaptable than proprietary solutions?

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Sejal

What an insightful post on using an open-source Laravel application for project management! It's impressive to see how Laravel can be leveraged to create effective task management solutions that cater to the needs of modern development teams.

One key takeaway from my experience is the importance of integrating features that enhance collaboration within the tool. For instance, incorporating real-time updates and notifications can significantly improve team communication and ensure that everyone stays on the same page. In a previous project, we implemented a task management system that included these features, which led to a noticeable increase in our team's efficiency and accountability.

Additionally, I believe that tools like Teamcamp can complement Laravel applications by providing a collaborative environment for managing tasks and communication. This integration can help teams streamline their workflows even further.

What features do you think are essential for a project management tool to truly support team collaboration? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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Sergio Carrasco

Hello, how can I create a new user?

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Arafat Hossain Ar • Edited

Yes, this feature is in its initial test mode.

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Dosan Seitkanov

Great job!

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Arafat Hossain Ar

Thanks!

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Abdullah

Can we also make the reporting on each user?

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Arafat Hossain Ar

This feature is in the initial testing stage right now.

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Mohammed Samgan Khan

this is good.
clean and straight forward.

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Arafat Hossain Ar

Thanks, any kinds of suggestion is gladly accepted.

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Esnola

Credentials
Email: admin@example.com
Password: secret

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Arafat Hossain Ar

Thanks! I have added this now.