House of Hope

House of Hope is a data management platform for residents based on their educational levels, with features for issue reporting, daily task scheduling, and a statistical dashboard. This project is designed to streamline management for residents, staff, and parents through a user-friendly interface.

📋 Key Features

1. Resident Data Management

   • Manage resident data by educational level (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School, University, Internship).
   • Store alumni history (university or internship records).
     

2. Issue Reporting

   • Resident issue reporting form.
   • Track issue history per individual.
     

3. Task Scheduling

   • Daily duty scheduling for residents.
   • Assign tasks for social service activities.
     

4. Role-Based Access

   • Admin: Full access to view, add, or update data.
   • Staff: Limited access to view resident data and assignments.
   • Parents: Restricted access to view relevant data (e.g., child’s information and schedule).
     

5. Dashboard and Visualization

   • Display statistics based on educational levels and resident status.
   • Data visualizations such as charts for active residents, interns, and alumni.
     
     

6. Security and Authentication

   • Role-based login system (Admin, Staff, Parent).
   • Data protection with encryption and validation.
     

🚀 Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Node.js (Express.js) PENDING
• Database: MySQL PENDING
• Authentication: Passport.js PENDING
• Hosting: Heroku PENDING

🛠 How to Run

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ebenhaezer19/House-of-Hope-V2.git  

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install  

3. Set up the database with the provided schema.
4. Run the application:

   npm start  

5. Access the app at http://localhost:5173.

📧 Contact

For questions or collaboration, reach out to [email protected].

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🌟 What's Next

Backend Development Recommendations

• Framework: Use Node.js with Express.js or NestJS for structured and scalable backend development.
• Database: Switch to PostgreSQL for better relational database management.
• ORM: Utilize Prisma or TypeORM to simplify database operations.
• Authentication: Implement JWT for secure token-based authentication.
• File Uploads: Use Multer for handling file uploads.
• Caching: Integrate Redis for caching to optimize performance.
• File Storage: Utilize AWS S3 or Google Cloud Storage for storing uploaded files.

Additional Features to Implement

1. Pagination & Filtering: Efficiently display and filter large datasets.
2. Data Export: Allow exporting data in PDF or Excel formats.
3. Image Optimization: Improve loading speed by optimizing images.
4. File Storage Integration: Enhance file management capabilities with external storage.
5. Caching: Boost application performance by caching frequently accessed data.
6. Logging: Track application behavior and errors with detailed logs.

Suggested Backend Structure

• Routes: Organize routes for API endpoints (e.g., /residents, /issues, /tasks).
• Controllers: Handle business logic for each feature.
• Models: Define database schemas and relationships using an ORM like Prisma or TypeORM.
• Services: Implement reusable logic for controllers.
• Middleware: Add authentication, validation, and logging middleware.
• Utilities: Include helper functions for pagination, caching, and file handling.

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Feel free to adjust the recommendations based on your project needs! 😊