Videogames Project for Information Systems Course 2022/2023

This project focuses on the development of a web application to improve the visibility of games produced by a company and increase interaction between players.

Goals

The main goals of this project are:

1. User Authentication: Implement a secure authentication system for users to access the platform.
2. User Profile Management: Enable users to manage their profiles, including viewing and editing their information.
3. Item Search and Purchase: Allow users to search for items and view detailed information before purchasing.
4. Dashboard Access: Provide users with a dashboard to view an overview of their activities on the platform.

Key Features

1. User Authentication:

   • Secure login with username and password.
   • Error handling for failed authentication attempts.
   • Direct users to their dashboard upon successful login.

2. User Profile Management:

   • Display user profile information including username, profile picture, and lists.
   • Enable users to update their profile information with validation.

3. Item Search and Purchase:

   • Search functionality to suggest items based on partial matches.
   • Detailed item views including descriptions, images, and prices.

4. Dashboard Access:

   • Overview of user activities, including lists, library, followers, and following.

Tools and Technologies

• MongoDB: Database management for storing user and item data.
• Express: Backend framework for handling server-side logic.
• Angular: Frontend framework for building the user interface.
• NodeJS: Server-side runtime environment for running the backend.
• JIRA Agile: Project management tool for tracking progress and managing tasks.
• Git: Version control system for tracking changes and collaboration.

Team and Responsibilities

The project required a team of 5 members with well-defined and distinct skills and responsibilities. The team followed a Kanban-inspired development methodology using JIRA Agile for task management.