Inventory Management System
Intermediate 5-7 weeks Web
Develop a comprehensive inventory management system for small to medium-sized businesses. Include features for tracking stock levels, managing suppliers, processing orders, and generating reports.
Vue.js Node.js Express MongoDB Chart.js
Project Overview
Key Features
- Implement real-time stock tracking and alerts
- Create supplier management system
- Build order processing workflow
- Develop barcode/QR code scanning capabilities
- Create comprehensive reporting dashboard
Learning Outcomes
- Detailed learning outcomes will be provided upon enrollment.
Business Value
Effective inventory management is critical for retail and manufacturing businesses. This project demonstrates your ability to build enterprise-grade software that handles complex data relationships, business logic, and reporting - skills highly valued in business software development roles.
Suggested Curriculum
- Implement real-time stock tracking and alerts
- Create supplier management system
- Build order processing workflow
- Develop barcode/QR code scanning capabilities
- Create comprehensive reporting dashboard
Submission Requirements
- Public GitHub repository with clean commit history.
- README that explains features, setup, and deployment (template below).
- Use semantic commits; no large binary files in Git.
- Respect project structure and include environment variable samples.
- Include screenshots or a short demo GIF in the README.
- Pass basic linting and build checks; no console errors in UI.
Note: Do not include secrets in the repository. Use .env files locally and share example keys only.
Repository Standards
- Default branch: main
- Use a permissive license (MIT) unless otherwise needed
- Include .gitignore for Node/Next.js
- Add .nvmrc or engines field for Node 18+
- PR-ready: clear folder structure and typed code (TS preferred)
- No hardcoded credentials; use environment variables
- Include sample data/seed script when relevant
- Add basic tests where feasible (smoke tests acceptable)
Web Deployment Checklist
- Hosted URL is mandatory for all web projects (Vercel recommended).
- Ensure production build works (no build-time errors or 500s).
- ENV vars configured on hosting platform; no secrets in code.
- Update README with Live URL and deployment notes.
- Basic SEO: title, meta description, favicon present.
- Performance: images optimized, no blocking console errors.
Optional: Set up CI to run lint and type-check on pull requests.
README Template
# Inventory Management System A production-ready implementation of the Inventory Management System project. ## Demo - Live URL: <YOUR_DEPLOYED_URL> ## Features - List the major features implemented ## Tech Stack - Framework: Next.js / React - Styling: Tailwind CSS - State: React state / Zustand / Redux (if any) - Other: List libraries ## Architecture - Briefly describe folders and key modules ## Getting Started ### Prerequisites - Node.js 18+ ### Setup ```bash npm install ``` ### Environment Variables Create a .env.local file using the template below and fill values: ```env # .env.example NEXT_PUBLIC_API_BASE="" ``` ### Run Locally ```bash npm run dev ``` ### Build ```bash npm run build && npm start ``` ## Deployment - Platform: Vercel / Netlify / GitHub Pages - Build Command: npm run build - Output: .next (default for Next.js) ## API Endpoints (if applicable) - GET /api/... - description ## Screenshots Include 2-3 screenshots or a short GIF demo. ## License MIT ## Author Your Name (@yourhandle)
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Project Includes:
- Detailed documentation
- Curriculum
- Community support
- Verified completion certificate