JobMetrix

Overview

JobMetrix is a comprehensive MERN stack application designed to provide a full-fledged job tracking platform with a dynamic front-end, robust back-end, and seamless integration between them. It covers a wide range of features, from user authentication to data visualization, making it a perfect example of a modern web application.

Key Features

Front-End Development

• Built from scratch with VITE for a dynamic React front-end application
• Global styles and user-friendly pages including Landing, Error, Register, and Dashboard
• Stunning visuals with professional layouts and images

Routing & Navigation

• React Router 6.4+ for seamless page transitions
• Nested pages and protected routes
• Programmatic navigation for enhanced UX

Backend Development

• Server application built from the ground up with ES6 modules
• Nodemon for efficient development workflow
• Express with robust error handling using express-async-errors

Database Management

• MongoDB cloud database with Atlas
• Crafted routes and controllers for robust data handling
• Complete CRUD functionality with proper permissions

Security & Authentication

• Password hashing for secure storage
• JWT for authentication and authorization
• Protected routes and logout features

Full Stack Integration

• Seamless front-end to server connection
• Concurrently package for running both servers
• VITE proxy setup for API calls

Data Visualization & UI

• Informative charts and statistics cards
• Search and filter functionality
• Pagination for efficient data browsing

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, VITE, React Router 6.4+, Axios, Chart.js
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, express-async-errors
• Database: MongoDB Atlas
• Authentication: JWT, bcrypt
• Testing: Thunder Client
• Deployment: Render

Core Endpoints

Authentication

POST /api/v1/auth/register - Register new user
POST /api/v1/auth/login - User login
GET /api/v1/auth/logout - User logout

Jobs

GET /api/v1/jobs - Get all jobs (with pagination & filters)
POST /api/v1/jobs - Create new job
GET /api/v1/jobs/:id - Get single job
PATCH /api/v1/jobs/:id - Update job
DELETE /api/v1/jobs/:id - Delete job

User

GET /api/v1/users/current-user - Get current user
PATCH /api/v1/users/update-user - Update user profile
GET /api/v1/users/stats - Get job statistics

Additional Features

• 🗂 Modular Code Structure: Clean and organized codebase
• 📈 Performance Optimization: Best practices for efficient data handling
• 🧩 Custom Hooks & Context API: Enhanced state management
• 🔄 Real-time Updates: WebSocket integration for notifications
• 🧩 Third-Party Integrations: Extended functionality with external APIs

Deployment

The application is deployed on Render for real-world use, demonstrating production-ready deployment practices.