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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

  1. Implement real-time stock tracking and alerts
  2. Create supplier management system
  3. Build order processing workflow
  4. Develop barcode/QR code scanning capabilities
  5. 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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Intermediate · 5-7 weeks

Project Includes:

  • Detailed documentation
  • Curriculum
  • Community support
  • Verified completion certificate