ALPS Residency Task Scheduler

A comprehensive task scheduling and management system for ALPS Residency Madurai that sends automated email reminders twice daily and provides a Progressive Web App (PWA) interface for viewing and managing tasks.

Features

Batch Application (Spring Boot)

• Automated email reminders sent at 7:00 AM IST and 7:00 PM IST
• Email includes:
  • Tasks scheduled for the current day (grouped by department)
  • Complete weekly schedule
• Supports multiple scheduling frequencies:
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Quarterly
  • Half-Yearly
  • Yearly
• Hot-reload CSV file without application restart
• Sends emails to: internal@alpsresidencymadurai.in

REST API Application (Spring Boot)

• RESTful endpoints for task retrieval
• Filter tasks by:
  • Date
  • Week
  • Month
  • Quarter
  • Half-Year
  • Year
  • Department
• Hot-reload CSV file support
• CORS enabled for PWA access

PWA Application (React)

• Modern, responsive user interface
• View tasks by:
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Quarterly
  • Half-Yearly
  • Yearly
• Filter by department
• Date picker for custom date selection
• Offline-capable Progressive Web App
• Mobile-friendly design

Tech Stack

• Backend: Spring Boot 3.2.0 (Java 17)
• Frontend: React 18 (Create React App)
• Containerization: Docker & Docker Compose
• Data Source: CSV file (Scheduler-Master.csv)
• Email: Spring Boot Mail (SMTP)

Project Structure

alps-scheduler/
├── batch-app/              # Spring Boot Batch Application
│   ├── src/
│   ├── Dockerfile
│   └── pom.xml
├── api-app/                # Spring Boot REST API
│   ├── src/
│   ├── Dockerfile
│   └── pom.xml
├── pwa-app/                # React PWA
│   ├── src/
│   ├── public/
│   ├── Dockerfile
│   ├── nginx.conf
│   └── package.json
├── Scheduler-Master.csv    # Task data source
├── docker-compose.yml      # Docker orchestration
├── .env.example            # Environment variables template
└── README.md

Prerequisites

• Docker and Docker Compose installed
• For email functionality: Gmail account with App Password (or other SMTP server)

Setup Instructions

1. Clone/Navigate to Project Directory

cd /home/alpandy/al/ai-experiment/projects/alps-scheduler

2. Configure Email Settings

Create a .env file based on .env.example:

cp .env.example .env

Edit .env and add your email credentials:

MAIL_USERNAME=your-email@gmail.com
MAIL_PASSWORD=your-app-password

To generate a Gmail App Password:

1. Go to your Google Account settings
2. Navigate to Security > 2-Step Verification
3. Scroll to "App passwords"
4. Generate a new app password for "Mail"
5. Use this password in the .env file

3. Ensure CSV File is Present

The Scheduler-Master.csv file should be in the project root directory. This file contains all task scheduling information.

4. Build and Run with Docker Compose

docker-compose up --build

This will:

• Build all three applications
• Start the containers
• Mount the CSV file as a shared volume
• Set up networking between containers

Accessing the Applications

Once running, access the applications at:

• PWA (Frontend): http://localhost:3000
• REST API: http://localhost:8080/api
• Batch App: http://localhost:8081 (background service)

API Endpoints

Task Endpoints

• GET /api/tasks/today - Get tasks for today
• GET /api/tasks/date/{date} - Get tasks for specific date (format: YYYY-MM-DD)
• GET /api/tasks/week - Get tasks for current week
• GET /api/tasks/week/{date} - Get tasks for week containing the date
• GET /api/tasks/month/{year}/{month} - Get tasks for specific month
• GET /api/tasks/quarter/{year}/{quarter} - Get tasks for quarter (1-4)
• GET /api/tasks/half-year/{year}/{half} - Get tasks for half-year (1-2)
• GET /api/tasks/year/{year} - Get tasks for entire year
• GET /api/tasks/range?start={date}&end={date} - Get tasks for date range
• GET /api/tasks/department/{department} - Get all tasks for a department
• GET /api/tasks/departments - Get list of all departments

Updating Tasks (CSV Hot-Reload)

To update tasks without restarting the applications:

1. Edit the Scheduler-Master.csv file
2. Save the file
3. Wait 1-2 seconds for automatic reload
4. Both API and Batch applications will pick up the changes automatically

CSV File Format

The Scheduler-Master.csv file has the following columns:

• Activity: Task name/description
• Dept: Department responsible (MEP, HouseKeeping, FrontOffice, FnB, Gardening)
• Frequency: How often (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half-Yearly, Yearly)
• NoOfTimes: Number of times per period (e.g., 2 for twice per week)
• Specific Dates: Exact dates for yearly tasks (e.g., "October 1")
• Comments: Additional scheduling notes (e.g., "First day of every month")

Scheduled Email Jobs

The batch application runs two scheduled jobs:

• Morning Job: 7:00 AM IST (1:30 AM UTC)
• Evening Job: 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM UTC)

Each email includes:

1. Tasks for the current day (grouped by department)
2. Complete task schedule for the entire week

Stopping the Applications

docker-compose down

To remove volumes as well:

docker-compose down -v

Development

Running Individual Applications Locally

API Application:

cd api-app
mvn spring-boot:run

Batch Application:

cd batch-app
mvn spring-boot:run

PWA Application:

cd pwa-app
npm install
npm start

Troubleshooting

Email Not Sending

• Verify .env file has correct credentials
• Check if 2-Step Verification is enabled for Gmail
• Ensure App Password is generated (not regular password)
• Check batch-app logs: docker logs alps-scheduler-batch

CSV Changes Not Reflecting

• Wait 1-2 seconds after saving
• Check application logs for reload messages
• Verify file path in docker-compose.yml

PWA Not Loading Tasks

• Ensure API is running: http://localhost:8080/api/tasks/today
• Check browser console for errors
• Verify CORS is enabled in API

Port Conflicts

If ports 3000, 8080, or 8081 are already in use, modify the port mappings in docker-compose.yml:

ports:
  - "3001:80"    # Change 3000 to 3001

Departments

The system supports the following departments:

• MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
• HouseKeeping
• FrontOffice
• FnB (Food & Beverage)
• Gardening

License

Proprietary - ALPS Residency Madurai

Support

For issues or questions, contact the IT team at ALPS Residency Madurai.