Introducing Version 2 of my note-taking app! After using Version 1 and noticing its limitations, I have made improvements:
- Now you can style your notes using markdown.
- Notes are presented in cards for a better look.
- Enjoy a dark theme for a comfortable experience.
- It's a Progressive Web App (PWA), meaning you can install it on both desktop and mobile.
I decided to use all my new knowledge and skills at that time to build a complete project:
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Frontend: Created with React, GraphQL, TypeScript, testing, and using atomic design principles. Styling is done with Sass, and it's also a Progressive Web App (PWA).
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Design: Designed using Figma, I followed the design rules like contrast, spacing, grouping, consistency, etc.
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Backend: Built with Express, MongoDB, Redis, GraphQL, and includes an authentication module.
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DevOps: Implemented GitLab CI for continuous integration, Docker for containerization, and Nginx for serving. There's a reusable core for both frontend and backend.
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Testing: I had plans to use Jest for functions, the Testing Library for components, and Cypress for testing flows. However, due to the development of Version 3 of my note-taking app, I may not be able to implement these testing features.
Now, I'm moving to Vercel for hosting, so I'm no longer using my previous CI/CD setup with GitLab, Docker, and Nginx.
Initially, I envisioned adding many features, and I called the whole thing 'mind nodes.' However, after thinking about it and embracing simplicity, I decided to keep it simple. The main idea for this app is like having a memory palace, that's why it's called 'Palace.'
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Mind Palace (Initial Design): You can explore my initial concept Mind Palace Old Design Document.
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Palace (Current Design): After some reflection, here is the current design for 'Palace': View Current Design Document.
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Try Palace Now!: Experience 'Palace' directly by following this link.
# install dependencies
npm i
# get submodule files
git submodule init
git submodule update
# generate certification
cd certs
mkcert localhost
# set up the enviroment variables
cp .env.example .env
# run with webpack on https://localhost:4000/
npm run devClean Architecture with shareable frontend core, these are the layers:
- Domain: Definition of entities and use cases
- Application: Controllers, implementation of use cases
- infrastructure: Third technologies around the application (web, DBs, ...)
- Presentation: Views structure by atomic design
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for more details.
If you have questions, get in touch with Jimy at dev.jimynicanor@gmail.com.