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DevClub Summer of Code 2024: Frontend Development Track

Welcome to the Frontend Development track of the DevClub Summer of Code 2024! This track focuses on building a Point of Sale (POS) System for a newly inaugurated retail store at SDA Market, Hauz Khas. Over the next five weeks, you will dive into the world of frontend development, learning various technologies and skills to create a functional and user-friendly POS system.

Overview of Frontend Development

Frontend development involves creating the visual and interactive aspects of a website or web application. As a frontend developer, you will work on building the user interface (UI) and ensuring a seamless user experience (UX). Key technologies and concepts in frontend development include:

• HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The standard markup language for creating web pages.
• CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): Used to style and layout web pages.
• JavaScript: A programming language that enables dynamic content and interactive features.
• Frontend Frameworks and Libraries: Tools like React, Vue.js, or Angular that help in building complex and efficient web applications.
• State Management: Techniques and libraries like Redux or Vuex to manage the state of your application.
• API Integration: Connecting your frontend with backend services to fetch and display data.

Importance of Frontend Development

Frontend development is crucial because it is the layer of software that users interact with directly. A well-designed frontend ensures that users can navigate and use an application easily and effectively. Good frontend development results in a positive user experience, which can lead to increased user satisfaction and engagement. In the context of a POS system, an intuitive and efficient frontend can significantly enhance the productivity of store staff and improve customer service.

Components to be Built in the Frontend Vertical

The POS system will consist of three main portals, each catering to different user roles within the retail store:

1. Admin Portal for Stock and Inventory Management

• Purpose: To enable the admin to manage the store’s stock and inventory.
• Features:
  • Dashboard: Overview of stock levels, recent orders, and alerts for low inventory.
  • Stock Management: Add, update, or remove products from the inventory.
  • Inventory Tracking: Monitor stock levels and track inventory changes over time.
  • Reports: Generate reports on inventory status and product performance.

2. Cashier Portal for Customer Interaction

• Purpose: To facilitate cashiers in handling customer transactions efficiently.
• Features:
  • Login: Secure login for cashiers to access the portal.
  • Customer Details Input: Enter and manage customer information.
  • Cart Management: Add or remove items from the customer’s cart.
  • Checkout Process: Process payments and generate bills for customers.
  • Transaction History: View past transactions and issue receipts as pdf.

3. Admin-Only Portal for Monitoring Sales

• Purpose: To provide the admin with insights into sales performance and help optimize sales strategies.
• Features:
  • Sales Dashboard: Visual representation of sales data, including graphs and charts.
  • Sales Monitoring: Track daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze sales trends and identify patterns to optimize inventory and sales strategies.
  • Access Control: Ensure that only authorized admin users can access sensitive sales data.

Conclusion

By the end of this 5-week journey, you will have a comprehensive understanding of frontend development and a complete POS system that includes an admin portal for stock and inventory management, a cashier portal for handling customer transactions, and an admin-only portal for monitoring and analyzing sales data. This project will equip you with the skills needed to build real-world applications and tackle various frontend challenges.

Let’s embark on this exciting journey and make the most out of the DevClub Summer of Code 2024! Happy coding!