Employee Management System

A full-stack web application for managing employee information, built with modern technologies and best practices.

Project Video Link : https://youtu.be/6gMoyG0b1hc

Admin Email : mijan.cse19@gmail.com Admin Password : 12345678

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Features

• User Authentication

  • Secure login and registration system
  • JWT-based authentication
  • Role-based access control

• Employee Management

  • Add, edit, and delete employee records
  • View detailed employee information
  • Upload and manage employee documents
  • Profile image management with Cloudinary integration

• Modern UI/UX

  • Responsive design using Tailwind CSS
  • Interactive data tables
  • Toast notifications for user feedback
  • Beautiful icons and components

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React 19, Vite, Tailwind CSS, React Toastify, Hero Icons & Lucide React

Backend

• Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB with Mongoose, JWT Authentication, Bcrypt, Multer, Cloudinary, CORS enabled

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Cloudinary account

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Mijan2001/Employee-Management-fullstack.git
cd employee-management

2. Install Backend Dependencies

cd backend
npm install

3. Install Frontend Dependencies

cd ../frontend
npm install

4. Environment Setup
   • Create .env file in the backend directory
   • Add the following variables:

     PORT=5000
     MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
     CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloud_name
     CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your_api_key
     CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your_api_secret
     

Running the Application

1. Start the Backend Server

cd backend
npm run dev

2. Start the Frontend Development Server

cd frontend
npm run dev

The application will be available at:

• Frontend: http://localhost:5173
• Backend: http://localhost:5000

Project Structure

employee-management/
├── frontend/
│   ├── public/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/
│   │   ├── pages/
│   │   ├── context/
│   │   ├── utils/
│   │   └── App.jsx
│   ├── package.json
│   └── vite.config.js
│
├── backend/
│   ├── controllers/
│   ├── models/
│   ├── routes/
│   ├── middleware/
│   ├── utils/
│   ├── uploads/
│   └── index.js
│
└── README.md

Security Features

• Password hashing using bcrypt
• JWT token-based authentication
• Protected routes
• Secure file upload handling
• Environment variable protection

Development

• ESLint for code linting
• Vite for fast development and building
• Hot module replacement
• Modern ES modules

Key Challenges & Solutions

1. Authentication & Authorization

Challenge: Implementing secure user authentication and role-based access control Solution:

• Implemented JWT-based authentication with refresh tokens
• Created middleware for role verification
• Used bcrypt for password hashing
• Implemented token expiration and secure storage

2. File Upload & Storage

Challenge: Managing employee documents and profile images securely Solution:

• Integrated Cloudinary for image storage
• Implemented Multer for file upload handling
• Added file type validation and size restrictions
• Created secure file access mechanisms

3. Real-time Updates

Challenge: Keeping the UI in sync with backend changes Solution:

• Implemented efficient state management
• Used React Context for global state
• Added optimistic updates for better UX
• Implemented proper error handling and rollback mechanisms

4. Performance Optimization

Challenge: Handling large datasets and maintaining application performance Solution:

• Implemented pagination for data tables
• Used lazy loading for images
• Optimized database queries
• Implemented proper indexing in MongoDB

Future Enhancements in future

• Employee performance metrics
• Department-wise analytics - Attendance tracking
• Salary analytics
• React Native mobile app
• Push notifications
• Offline support
• Mobile-specific features
• Unit testing with Jest
• Integration testing
• E2E testing with Cypress
• Performance testing
• Code coverage reports
• Email notification system