CRM Development Roadmap
Start Date: March 23, 2025 | Estimated Completion: June 14, 2025
Initial Steps (Before March 23, 2025)
Research & Planning
- Define core features (Authentication, Contact Management, Deals, etc.)
- Choose the tech stack (Frontend, Backend, Database, Reporting)
- Design UI wireframes (Figma, Adobe XD, or hand-drawn sketches)
Project Timeline (Starting March 23, 2025)
Phase 1: Frontend Development (Weeks 1-3)
Week 1 (March 23-March 29): Basic UI Setup
- Set up project structure (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Build login/signup pages
- Use a CSS framework (Bootstrap/Tailwind)
Week 2 (March 30-April 5): Dashboard & Navigation
- Design the main dashboard layout
- Implement navigation and sidebar
Week 3 (April 6-April 12): Forms & CRUD UI
- Create Contact, Deals, and Task forms
- Add UI for viewing, adding, and updating records
Phase 2: Backend Development (Weeks 4-6)
Week 4 (April 13-April 19): Node.js & Database Setup
- Set up Express server
- Connect to MongoDB/MySQL
- Create user authentication (JWT-based login/logout)
Week 5 (April 20-April 26): API Development
- Build RESTful APIs for users, contacts, deals, and tasks
- Implement CRUD operations
- Test API with Postman
Week 6 (April 27-May 3): Connect Frontend with Backend
- Use Fetch/Axios to make API calls
- Handle form submissions & data updates
- Implement input validations
Phase 3: Advanced Features & Reporting (Weeks 7-9)
Week 7 (May 4-May 10): Integrate Power BI/Tableau
- Fetch CRM data from the database
- Generate dynamic reports
- Embed Power BI/Tableau dashboards
Week 8 (May 11-May 17): Notifications & Email Integration
- Implement email notifications (Nodemailer)
- Add task reminders
Week 9 (May 18-May 24): Security & Role-Based Access
- Secure API routes
- Implement role-based access (Admin, User)
Phase 4: Testing, Deployment & Documentation (Weeks 10-12)
Week 10 (May 25-May 31): Debugging & Unit Testing
- Test UI functionality
- Fix backend API issues
Week 11 (June 1-June 7): Deployment
- Deploy frontend (Netlify/Vercel)
- Deploy backend (Render/Heroku/VPS)
- Connect database (MongoDB Atlas/MySQL server)
Week 12 (June 8-June 14): Documentation & Final Touches
- Write project documentation
- Create a project demo
- Prepare for presentation