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🚀 Overview This system models real-world coordination between multiple user roles, centralizing workflows such as task management, document handling, and structured request lifecycles into a unified platform. It is designed to demonstrate how modern applications enforce: multi-role collaboration controlled state transitions secure backend operations consistent system-wide data logic
🎯 Problem Operational teams often rely on fragmented tools (spreadsheets, messaging, email), leading to: lack of visibility into project status unclear ownership of tasks and requests inconsistent workflows and communication gaps This system provides a structured solution by enforcing workflows and centralizing operational data.
🧩 Core Features Workflow Management State-driven lifecycle system (e.g., OPEN → IN_REVIEW → ANSWERED → CLOSED) Enforced transitions for process consistency and auditability Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Granular permissions across multiple user roles Backend-enforced authorization for sensitive actions Project & Task Management Centralized project views with task tracking and operational context Structured coordination across multiple contributors Document Management File upload and lifecycle handling with access control Metadata tracking for organization and traceability Dashboards & Insights Financial and operational metrics (budget vs. actuals, trends, variance) Designed to support data-driven decision-making
🏗️ System Design The system is built with a focus on modularity, scalability, and maintainability: Separation between UI, API, and data layers Backend-enforced validation for workflows and permissions Centralized data models to ensure consistency across features Extensible architecture for future automation and AI integration
🛠️ Tech Stack Frontend: Next.js (App Router), TypeScript Backend: API Routes (Node.js) Database: PostgreSQL (via Supabase) ORM: Prisma Auth & Storage: Supabase Styling: Tailwind CSS Charts: Recharts
⚙️ Local Development Prerequisites Node.js 20+ npm Docker Desktop Supabase CLI Setup npm install supabase start Create .env: NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL="http://127.0.0.1:54321" NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY="..." SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY="..." DATABASE_URL="postgresql://postgres:postgres@127.0.0.1:54322/postgres" Apply schema and seed data: npm run db:push npm run db:seed Run locally: npm run dev
🧪 Demo Usage The application includes seeded demo data to simulate real workflows and interactions across multiple roles.
🧠 Architecture Notes Server components used for data-fetching; client components for interactivity Workflow validation and permissions enforced at the API layer Data serialization handled for Prisma types across server/client boundaries Designed to maintain consistency across dashboards, workflows, and reports
🔮 Future Improvements AI-assisted workflow automation (LLM integration) Workflow optimization and recommendation systems Event-driven architecture for real-time updates Enhanced analytics and reporting