Job Tracker Web App

The Job Tracker Web App is a full-stack application designed to help users efficiently manage and track job applications. Built with modern web technologies, it provides a user-friendly interface to organize job details, track statuses, and add notes, ensuring you stay on top of your job search.

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🚀 Features

• Job Management: Add, edit, and delete job applications.
• Status Tracking: Update statuses like "Applied", "Interview Scheduled", and "Offer Received".
• Reminders: Set reminders for interviews and follow-ups.
• Motivational Affirmations: Log and save daily affirmations to stay motivated.
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly for seamless use across devices.

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🛠️ Technologies Used

Frontend

• React & Next.js: For building dynamic and server-rendered UI.
• Tailwind CSS: For modern, responsive, and customizable UI design.

Backend

• Node.js: Backend runtime environment.
• Express.js: Handles API endpoints for CRUD operations.

Hosting

• Netlify: Hosts the frontend.
• Render: Hosts the backend API.

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📚 How to Use

1. Add a New Job

• Enter the job title, company, description, and status using the intuitive form.

2. Track Job Progress

• View job applications in a categorized table.
• Update statuses and add comments for better tracking.

3. Organize Reminders

• Add reminders for interviews or follow-ups.

4. Stay Motivated

• Log affirmations to stay focused during the job search.

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💾 Installation

Backend

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/job-tracker.git
   cd job-tracker/backend
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Run the server:

   node server.js

The backend runs on http://localhost:5000.

Frontend

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd ../frontend
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

The frontend runs on http://localhost:3000.

🌐 Deployment

Frontend:

Deployed on Netlify: https://your-frontend.netlify.app

Backend:

Deployed on Render: https://your-backend.onrender.com

📦 API Endpoints

Base URL: https://your-backend.onrender.com/api

Endpoint	Method	Description
/jobs	GET	Fetch all job applications.
/jobs	POST	Add a new job application.
/jobs/:id	DELETE	Delete a job application by ID.
/jobs/:id	PUT	Update a job application by ID.
/jobs/:id/status	PUT	Update job status and history.
/jobs/:id/comments	POST	Add a comment to a job application.

📋 Environment Variables

To run the project locally or deploy, set the following environment variables:

Frontend:

• Create a .env.local file in the frontend directory:

  NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=https://your-backend.onrender.com
  

Backend:

• Create a .env file in the backend directory:

  PORT=5000
  CORS_ORIGIN=http://localhost:3000,https://your-frontend.netlify.app
  

🛠️ Future Enhancements

• Add authentication for multiple users.
• Integrate a database (e.g., MongoDB or PostgreSQL) for persistent storage.
• Add advanced filters and search capabilities.
• Include charts and analytics for job tracking.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m "Add a new feature").
4. Push the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
5. Open a Pull Request.

✨ Acknowledgments

• Netlify for hosting the frontend.
• Render for hosting the backend.
• Tailwind CSS for amazing UI design tools.

🔗 Links

• Live Frontend: https://silly-cucurucho-24341f.netlify.app/
• Live Backend: https://job-tracker-y8fc.onrender.com
• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/zol22/Job-Tracker