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Streamlining Invoice Management with My New App

Published on 6/30/2024

I'm thrilled to share my latest project: an Invoice Management App designed to simplify the process of creating, managing, and tracking invoices. This project was part of a Guru Challenge on Frontend Mentor, where I aimed to enhance both my front-end and back-end skills.

Key Features

  • User-Friendly Interface: Built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS, the app provides a responsive design that adapts seamlessly to both light and dark themes, ensuring a great user experience across all devices.
  • Comprehensive Invoice Management: Users can effortlessly create, view, edit, and delete invoices. The dashboard displays all invoices with key details like invoice number, due date, client name, and total amount, along with filtering and pagination for easy navigation.
  • Advanced Form Handling: Leveraging react-hook-form and Zod, the app ensures robust form state management and validation, providing instant feedback on form errors.
  • Secure Backend: The app uses Prisma as the ORM to interact with a self-hosted PostgreSQL database on an Ubuntu server. This setup ensures secure data management and efficient database operations.
  • Real-Time Updates: Changes made to invoices are immediately reflected on the dashboard, keeping everything up-to-date.
  • Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling provides clear messages, guiding users to correct any issues easily.

Technical Highlights

  • Next.js: Utilized for server-side rendering and routing, including advanced features like parallel routes and intercepting routes, enhancing the app's performance and user experience.
  • Tailwind CSS: Used for creating a modern, responsive design, making it easy to customize and maintain.
  • Prisma: Integrated as the ORM for smooth database interactions, ensuring data integrity and security.
  • Zod & React-Hook-Form: These tools provide robust form validation and state management, crucial for maintaining data accuracy.

Demo Purpose

This app is intended purely for demonstration purposes and does not include user registration or authentication. It showcases the core functionality of invoice management in a simple and effective way.

Demo Video

Check out the demo video below to see the app in action:

Final Thoughts

Developing this Invoice Management App was a rewarding experience. It challenged me to utilize various technologies and implement best practices in both front-end and back-end development. The app not only simplifies invoice management but also enhances user experience with its intuitive design and robust functionality.

Feel free to check out the live demo and explore the code on GitHub.

Thank you for reading, and stay tuned for more updates on my projects!