Project: Pet Adoption | Part 3

 

Part 11: Development Timeline

1. Phase 1: Planning and Setup (1 Week)

• Task Breakdown:
  • Gather requirements and finalize features.
  • Design the database schema.
  • Set up the development environment (React + Spring Boot).
  • Integrate basic tools like Postman for API testing.
• Estimated Time: 7 days

2. Phase 2: Authentication and Authorization (1 Week)

• Task Breakdown:
  • Backend: Implement user registration and login APIs with JWT.
  • Frontend: Create login and registration forms.
  • Authorization: Restrict access to specific APIs based on roles.
• Estimated Time: 7 days

3. Phase 3: Pet Management (2 Weeks)

• Task Breakdown:
  • Backend:
    • Create CRUD APIs for pets.
    • Validate inputs and implement error handling.
  • Frontend:
    • Build pages for viewing, adding, updating, and deleting pets.
    • Implement image upload functionality.
• Estimated Time: 14 days

4. Phase 4: Adoption Requests (2 Weeks)

• Task Breakdown:
  • Backend:
    • Create APIs for managing adoption requests.
    • Define workflows (submit, approve, reject requests).
  • Frontend:
    • Create pages for users to submit requests.
    • Build dashboards for shelters to review and manage requests.
• Estimated Time: 14 days

5. Phase 5: Testing and Debugging (1 Week)

• Task Breakdown:
  • Write unit and integration tests.
  • Perform end-to-end testing of workflows.
  • Debug any issues found during testing.
• Estimated Time: 7 days

6. Phase 6: Deployment and Documentation (1 Week)

• Task Breakdown:
  • Deploy frontend and backend.
  • Configure database in production.
  • Write user and developer documentation.
• Estimated Time: 7 days

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Part 12: Tools and Technologies

1. Frontend

• Framework: React.js
• Styling: Tailwind CSS, Material UI
• Testing: Jest, React Testing Library
• State Management: Redux Toolkit

2. Backend

• Framework: Spring Boot
• Database: MySQL
• Security: Spring Security with JWT
• Testing: JUnit, Mockito
• Build Tool: Maven

3. Deployment

• Frontend: Netlify or Vercel
• Backend: AWS EC2 or Heroku
• Database: AWS RDS or a managed MySQL service

4. Additional Tools

• Version Control: Git and GitHub
• Project Management: Trello or Jira
• API Testing: Postman
• Containerization: Docker (optional)

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Part 13: Challenges and Solutions

1. User Role Management

• Challenge: Restricting access to APIs based on user roles.
• Solution: Use Spring Security and role-based access control (RBAC).

2. Image Upload

• Challenge: Handling and storing images securely.
• Solution: Use AWS S3 for image storage with pre-signed URLs for secure access.

3. Real-Time Updates

• Challenge: Reflecting changes in adoption requests instantly.
• Solution: Use WebSockets or polling for real-time data updates.

4. Data Validation

• Challenge: Ensuring consistent and correct data entry.
• Solution: Use backend validations with Hibernate Validator and frontend form validations.

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Part 14: Metrics for Success

1. Functional Metrics

• Number of active users.
• Percentage of successful adoptions.
• Average time to process an adoption request.

2. Performance Metrics

• Average API response time (< 300ms).
• Uptime of the platform (> 99%).

3. User Satisfaction

• Conduct user surveys for feedback.
• Track user retention rates.

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Part 15: Conclusion

This pet adoption project serves as an excellent portfolio piece for demonstrating your expertise in full-stack development with React and Spring Boot. By incorporating features like user authentication, role-based access, image handling, and RESTful APIs, this project showcases the ability to build real-world applications.

The modular design allows you to expand functionality over time, including advanced features like AI recommendations or a mobile app. Following the timeline and documentation ensures the project is completed efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality.