ToDo List Project

This is a simple task management project (ToDo List) developed with Spring Boot as a technical test for the selection process. It allows users to create, read, update, and delete tasks.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies
• Prerequisites
• Installation
• Developed By

Features

• Create and manage tasks.
• User authentication.
• User-friendly interface.
• Persistent storage in a database.

Technologies

• Spring Boot - Version 3.3.1
• Java - Version 17
• MySQL - Version 8.0.32
• Thymeleaf

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation and running of the project, ensure you have the following tools installed:

1. Java 17 - Download from Oracle.
2. MySQL 8.0.32 - Install MySQL from here.
3. Spring Tool Suite 4 for Eclipse(STS4) - Download and install the latest version of STS4 from here.
   • STS4 is recommended for running and debugging Spring Boot applications easily.

Installation

1. Download the repository

   • Clone the repository using the following command:

     git clone https://github.com/ManuLopezA/ToDoListApplication.git
     

2. Open the project in Spring Tool Suite 4 (STS4)

   • Open Spring Tool Suite 4.
   • Import the project as a Maven project:
     • Go to File > Import > Existing Maven Projects.
     • Select the folder where you cloned the project.

3. Open your database management tool

   • Use a tool like MySQL Workbench or DBeaver.
   • Create a new schema named todolistapp (or any name you prefer).

4. Reconfigure the application.properties file

   • Open the file located at src/main/resources/application.properties.
   • Update the following lines with the appropriate schema name, username, and password:

     spring.datasource.url=jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/todolistapp?serverTimezone=UTC
     spring.datasource.username=user
     spring.datasource.password=password
     server.port=8080
     

   • If necessary, reconfigure the ports.

5. Run the application

   • In STS4, navigate to the main class located at src/main/java/com/example/toDoList/ToDoApplication.java.
   • Right-click the class and select Run As > Spring Boot App to start the application.

6. Access the application

   • Once the application is running, open your browser and go to http://localhost:8080.

Developed By

Manu López
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