Challenge

TechCorp Vietnam needed a modern project management system to replace their old tool. The old system had many issues:

• Outdated and difficult-to-use user interface
• Lack of integration with development tools (Git, CI/CD)
• No real-time collaboration
• Poor performance with large projects

Requirements

• Support managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Integration with GitHub and GitLab
• Real-time notifications and collaboration
• Detailed analytics dashboard
• Mobile-responsive design

Solution

We developed a comprehensive project management system using Next.js 15 and TypeScript, with microservices architecture to ensure scalability.

System Architecture

• Frontend: Next.js 15 with App Router and React Server Components
• Backend API: Node.js with Express and GraphQL
• Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
• Caching: Redis for session and data caching
• Deployment: AWS ECS with Docker containers

Key Features

1. Overview Dashboard

Dashboard provides an overview of all projects, tasks, and team members with real-time updates.

2. Task Management

Kanban board system with drag-and-drop, assignees, due dates, and priority levels.

3. Git Integration

Automatic sync with GitHub/GitLab repositories, track commits, and create deployment previews.

4. Real-time Collaboration

WebSocket-based notifications and updates, allowing team members to work together efficiently.

Implementation

Phase 1: MVP (4 weeks)

• Build core features: projects, tasks, users
• Implement authentication and authorization
• Basic dashboard

Phase 2: Integrations (4 weeks)

• Integrate Git providers
• CI/CD pipeline setup
• Real-time notifications

Phase 3: Advanced Features (4 weeks)

• Analytics dashboard
• Performance optimization
• Mobile app development

Results

After 3 months of implementation, the system has delivered impressive results:

Metrics

• Deploy time reduced by 70%: From 30 minutes to 9 minutes
• Productivity increased by 45%: Team completes more tasks
• 500+ users: All teams in the company are using it
• 99.9% uptime: Stable and reliable system

Client Feedback

"The new system has changed how we work. Tasks are better managed, communication is more efficient, and we can ship features much faster." - CTO, TechCorp Vietnam

Lessons Learned

• Performance matters: Using React Server Components significantly reduces bundle size
• Real-time is key: WebSocket for real-time features creates a much better experience
• Testing saves time: Comprehensive testing suite helps catch bugs early
• Documentation is crucial: Detailed documentation makes onboarding easier

Technology Stack

• Frontend Framework: Next.js 15.5.4
• Language: TypeScript 5.9
• Styling: Tailwind CSS 4.1
• State Management: Zustand
• API: GraphQL with Apollo Client
• Database: PostgreSQL 15
• Caching: Redis 7
• Hosting: AWS (ECS, RDS, ElastiCache)
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions
• Monitoring: Sentry + Vercel Analytics