TaskMaster

A simple, responsive to-do list web app with user authentication.

Features

• Secure user registration and login
• Each user can manage their own tasks
• Add, edit, and delete tasks in real-time
• Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• Clean and modern design

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/taskmaster.git
   cd taskmaster

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file and add:

   JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key_here
   MONGODB_URI=mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017/todo
   PORT=5000

4. Start the server:

   npm start

5. Open the app in your browser at http://localhost:5000

API Endpoints

User Authentication:

• POST /register - Register a new user
• POST /login - Login and get a token

Task Management:

• GET /tasks - Get all tasks for the logged-in user
• POST /tasks - Add a new task
• PUT /tasks/:id - Update a task
• DELETE /tasks/:id - Delete a task

Usage

1. Register an account
2. Login to access your personal tasks
3. Add a new task
4. Edit a task inline
5. Delete a task
6. Logout when done

Security

• Passwords are hashed with bcrypt
• JWT authentication for secure access
• Users can only access their own tasks

Future Improvements

• Task categories and due dates
• Dark mode
• Task sorting and filtering

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit a pull request.