Welcome to the final module of the Ruby Programming Course! In this module, you will apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired throughout the course to build a comprehensive Ruby project. This project will serve as a capstone to demonstrate your proficiency in Ruby and related technologies.

By the end of this project, you will be able to:

• Design and implement a full-featured Ruby application.
• Apply object-oriented programming principles to structure your code.
• Utilize collections, control structures, and methods effectively.
• Integrate Ruby on Rails for web application development.
• Write and run tests to ensure the reliability of your code.
• Optimize and refactor your code for better performance and maintainability.
• Deploy your application to a live environment.

You will create a Task Management Application that allows users to manage their tasks efficiently. The application will include features such as user authentication, task creation, task categorization, and task status updates. Additionally, you will implement a web interface using Ruby on Rails to make the application accessible via a web browser.

1. User Authentication

   • Users can sign up, log in, and log out.
   • Passwords should be securely stored using hashing.

2. Task Management

   • Users can create, read, update, and delete tasks.
   • Each task should have a title, description, due date, and status (e.g., pending, in progress, completed).

3. Task Categorization

   • Users can categorize tasks into different categories (e.g., Work, Personal, Urgent).
   • Users can filter tasks based on categories.

4. Web Interface

   • Implement a user-friendly web interface using Ruby on Rails.
   • Provide forms for task creation and editing.
   • Display tasks in a list with options to update or delete them.

5. Testing

   • Write unit tests for your models and controllers.
   • Implement integration tests to ensure the application works as expected.

6. Deployment

   • Deploy the application to a cloud platform (e.g., Heroku).
   • Ensure the application is accessible via a public URL.

• Initialize a new Ruby on Rails project.
• Set up the database and configure necessary gems.
• Implement user authentication.

• Create models for users and tasks.
• Implement CRUD operations for tasks.
• Add task categorization and filtering.

• Write unit and integration tests.
• Debug and fix any issues that arise during testing.

• Prepare the application for deployment.
• Deploy the application to a cloud platform.
• Test the deployed application to ensure it works correctly.

By the end of this project, you should have:

• A fully functional Task Management Application.
• A repository containing your source code, with clear commit messages.
• A README file with instructions on how to set up and run the application.
• A deployed version of the application accessible via a public URL.

Your project will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Functionality: Does the application meet the specified requirements?
• Code Quality: Is the code well-organized, readable, and maintainable?
• Testing: Are there sufficient tests, and do they cover the main functionalities?
• Deployment: Is the application successfully deployed and accessible online?
• Documentation: Is the README file clear and comprehensive?

This final project is an opportunity to showcase your Ruby programming skills and demonstrate your ability to build a complete application from scratch. Take your time to plan, implement, and test your application thoroughly. Good luck, and have fun coding!