Staff Pulse App

The Staff Pulse App is a modern web application built with the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). It is designed to help organizations efficiently track employee records and streamline processes such as leave management.

Currently, the app supports CRUD operations for employee data and the ability to sort employees by name and ID, with plans to introduce a leave request system and user authentication in future updates.

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Features

Current Features

• Employee Management: Add, view, update, and delete employee records seamlessly.
• Sorting: Sort employees based on their name or ID for easier navigation.
• CRUD Operations: Efficient and reliable database interactions using MongoDB.

Planned Features

• Leave Request System: Employees can request leaves through the system for better workflow management.
• User Authentication: Role-based authentication for secure access and personalized user experiences.

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Tech Stack

The app is built with the following technologies:

• MongoDB: Database to store employee records.
• Express.js: Backend framework for building RESTful APIs.
• React: Frontend library for creating a dynamic user interface.
• Node.js: Server-side runtime for handling requests and managing business logic.

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User Interfaces

Employers Page

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Demo Video of Stuff Pulse

• Add Employee
• Update & View Specific Employee
• Display All the Employees
• Sort Employees Based on the Name
• Filter Employees Based on the Job Type

Staff.Pulse.-.Employee.Management.System.-.Google.Chrome.2025-01-12.13-36-30.mp4

How to Install and Set Up Locally

Follow these steps to install and set up the Staff Pulse App on your local machine:

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)

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Steps to Set Up

1. Navigate to the Project Directory

Change your working directory to the project folder:

cd staffpulse

Install Dependencies

Install the required dependencies for both the backend and frontend:

• cd backend npm install/npm i

• cd frontend npm install/npm i

3. Set Up Environment Variables

In the backend directory, create a .env file and configure the following environment variables:

• PORT=5000
• MONGO_URI=Your MongoDB connection string

• Replace with your MongoDB URI (local or cloud).

4. Start the Application

Start both the backend and frontend servers:

• cd backend npm run dev

• cd frontend npm run dev

Access the App

Once both servers are running, open your browser and navigate to:http://localhost:3000

You’re now ready to use the Staff Pulse App!