BugNest - Bug Tracking System

A comprehensive Bug Tracking System built with Spring Boot (Backend) and React (Frontend).

🚀 Tech Stack

• Backend: Java Spring Boot, Spring Security (JWT), Spring Data JPA, JavaMailSender
• Frontend: React.js (Vite), Axios, CSS Modules (Enterprise SaaS Design)
• Database: PostgreSQL

⚙️ Configuration

1. Database Setup (PostgreSQL)

Ensure PostgreSQL is running and create a database named bugnest. Update credentials in src/main/resources/application.properties:

spring.datasource.url=jdbc:postgresql://localhost:5432/bugnest
spring.datasource.username=postgres
spring.datasource.password=YOUR_DB_PASSWORD

2. Email Configuration (Gmail SMTP)

To enable real email sending (for new user creation), update application.properties:

spring.mail.username=YOUR_EMAIL@gmail.com
spring.mail.password=YOUR_APP_PASSWORD

Note: Use an App Password if using Gmail.

✅ Current Functionality

🔐 Authentication & Roles

• JWT-Based Login: Secure cross-origin authentication.
• Enterprise Role-Based Access (RBAC):
  • Admin: Full system control & User Management.
  • Manager: Project oversight, team management, and bug assignment.
  • Developer: View projects, update bug status (In Progress/Review), and manage Kanban board.
  • Tester: Report bugs, verify fixes, and track project quality.

🛠️ Key Modules

1. Project Management:
   • Create and manage projects with unique keys (e.g., PRJ-1).
   • Add/Invite team members to specific projects.
   • Role-based project visibility.
2. Bug Tracking System:
   • Report bugs with priority (Low, Medium, High) and detailed descriptions.
   • Assign bugs to specific developers.
   • Track status: OPEN → IN_PROGRESS → REVIEW → TESTING → CLOSED.
3. Visual Kanban Board:
   • Drag-and-drop style status updates for a quick overview of project health.
4. Admin User Management:
   • centralized user directory with role-based filtering.
   • Automated Onboarding: Create users and trigger auto-generated password emails.
5. Settings & Profile:
   • Personal details management and secure password change.

🏃‍♂️ How to Run

Backend (Java 17+):

./mvnw spring-boot:run

Frontend (Node.js):

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev