Good-Steward-Task-Management API

This project is the backend API for the Good-Steward-Task-Management application. It handles task data management, user authentication, and integrates with the frontend to provide a seamless full-stack experience.

Technologies Used

• Spring Boot (Java): A framework for building robust backend applications with Java, simplifying configuration and development.
• MySQL: A relational database used to store tasks and user data.

API Endpoints

Authentication

• POST /auth/signup: Register a new user.
• POST /auth/login: Login and start a session.
• POST /auth/logout: Logout the user and invalidate the session.

Task Management

• GET /tasks: Retrieve a list of tasks for the authenticated user.
• POST /tasks: Create a new task.
• PUT /tasks/:id: Update an existing task.
• DELETE /tasks/:id: Delete a task.

Project Overview

This API is designed to provide a robust backend for managing tasks and handling user authentication. It integrates with the frontend, where users can:

• Create and manage tasks: Tasks can be created, updated, and deleted.
• User authentication: Handles secure user login and session management using Spring Security.

Full-Stack Principles

• Authentication: Integrated with Spring Security for handling user authentication and session management.
• RESTful API: Built using REST principles for scalability and simplicity.