Abhishek Patel – Full-Stack Engineer, Writer & Athlete

An intuitive project management platform demonstrating complex UI interactions, real-time data sync, and beautiful design systems.

🌐 Live Preview: trello-app-abhishek.netlify.app
📂 Source Code: GitHub Repository

💡 What I Built

A comprehensive task management platform built with React and Firebase, designed to help teams organize projects, track progress, and collaborate efficiently. The application features an intuitive Kanban-style interface with drag-and-drop functionality, real-time synchronization, and a beautiful UI powered by Chakra UI.

Core Features Implemented

Firebase Authentication — Secure user authentication system with Firebase Auth supporting email/password and Google Sign-In for seamless access management
Board Management System — Complete board creation and management with customizable board names, descriptions, backgrounds, and user-specific board access
List Organization — Dynamic list creation within boards allowing users to organize workflow stages (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done) with custom naming and ordering
Card Management — Full-featured card system supporting creation, editing, deletion, and movement between lists with detailed card information
Drag-and-Drop Interface — Implemented smooth drag-and-drop functionality allowing users to reorder cards within lists and move cards between different lists intuitively
Real-Time Synchronization — Leveraged Firestore real-time listeners ensuring all board changes, card movements, and updates sync instantly across all users viewing the same board
User Authorization — Built permission system ensuring users can only access and modify their own boards while maintaining proper data isolation in Firestore
Responsive Design with Chakra UI — Crafted beautiful, accessible interface using Chakra UI component library with consistent theming, responsive layouts, and smooth animations
Board Visualization — Created comprehensive board view displaying all lists and cards with proper spacing, visual hierarchy, and intuitive navigation
State Management — Implemented efficient state management using React hooks and Context API for board data, authentication state, and UI interactions
Data Persistence — Integrated Firestore for reliable data storage with proper error handling, loading states, and optimistic updates
Routing & Navigation — Built multi-page application using React Router with protected routes, board selection, and smooth navigation transitions

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend Framework: React 18 with hooks
UI Library: Chakra UI for design system
Database: Firebase Firestore (NoSQL)
Authentication: Firebase Authentication (Email & Google)
Drag and Drop: React DnD or React Beautiful DnD
Routing: React Router for SPA navigation
State Management: React Context API and hooks
Hosting: Netlify with continuous deployment
Real-Time Updates: Firestore real-time listeners
Code Quality: ESLint for code standards

🚀 Why This Project Matters

This project demonstrates my ability to:

Build production-ready task management systems with complex user interactions
Implement drag-and-drop functionality with smooth animations and state updates
Design intuitive user experiences for productivity applications
Work with design systems (Chakra UI) for consistent, accessible interfaces
Handle real-time data synchronization across multiple concurrent users
Integrate Firebase services (Auth, Firestore) in React applications
Manage complex state across multiple components and features
Create responsive layouts that work seamlessly across devices
Write clean, maintainable React code following modern best practices

🏗 Architecture Highlights

Component-Based Architecture — Structured application into reusable components (Board, List, Card, Header, Auth) with clear separation of concerns
Firebase Service Layer — Created dedicated service modules for authentication, Firestore operations, and board management with proper error handling
Context-Based State — Implemented React Context for global state including authentication status, current board, and user preferences
Firestore Data Structure — Designed efficient database schema with collections for users, boards, lists, and cards with proper relationships and indexes
Drag-and-Drop Implementation — Integrated drag-and-drop library with custom logic for card reordering and list transfers maintaining data consistency
Protected Routes — Implemented authentication guards ensuring only logged-in users can access boards and board data
Real-Time Listeners — Set up Firestore listeners that automatically update UI when board data changes from any client
Chakra UI Theming — Configured custom theme with color schemes, spacing, typography, and component variants for consistent design
Optimistic Updates — Applied optimistic UI updates for instant feedback while Firestore operations complete asynchronously
Error Boundaries — Implemented error handling and loading states throughout the application for robust user experience

📊 Technical Achievements

Drag-and-Drop System with smooth animations
Firebase Authentication with multiple providers
Real-Time Board Updates across all users
Chakra UI Integration with custom theming
Dynamic List Management with CRUD operations
Card Organization between multiple lists
User-Specific Boards with proper isolation
Responsive Layout across all screen sizes
Protected Routes with authentication guards
Production Deployed on Netlify
Clean Code Structure with modular components

🎯 Key Technical Challenges Solved

1. Drag-and-Drop State Management

Implemented complex state updates when cards are dragged between lists, ensuring proper index calculation, list updates, and Firestore synchronization without race conditions.

2. Real-Time Multi-User Sync

Handled concurrent updates from multiple users viewing the same board, preventing conflicts and ensuring consistent state across all clients using Firestore transactions.

3. Efficient Firestore Queries

Designed database structure and queries to minimize reads while maintaining real-time updates, using proper indexing and query optimization techniques.

4. Dynamic Board Rendering

Built flexible rendering system that handles boards with varying numbers of lists and cards while maintaining performance and smooth animations.

5. Authentication State Persistence

Implemented proper authentication state management with route protection, session persistence, and seamless login/logout flows.

🌟 Application Capabilities

Project Organization — Create multiple boards for different projects
Workflow Stages — Define custom lists representing workflow stages
Task Cards — Create detailed cards for individual tasks
Drag-and-Drop — Move cards intuitively with smooth animations
Real-Time Collaboration — See updates instantly across all users
Secure Access — Firebase authentication with Google Sign-In
Board Management — View all boards, create new ones, delete old ones
Responsive Design — Work seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile
Beautiful UI — Chakra UI components with consistent design
Auto-Save — Automatic persistence of all changes to Firestore

💼 Use Cases

Personal Task Management — Track personal projects and to-dos
Team Collaboration — Coordinate team projects and workflows
Project Planning — Organize project phases and deliverables
Sprint Management — Track agile sprints and user stories
Content Pipeline — Manage content creation workflows
Event Planning — Organize event preparation tasks

Try the platform: trello-app-abhishek.netlify.app

This project showcases advanced React patterns, Firebase real-time capabilities, and modern UI development with Chakra UI in a production-ready application.