Taskify is a clean, API-first backend for a task management application, built to simulate a real SaaS backend used by teams or individuals.

To design a maintainable backend that supports users, roles, and task lifecycles while keeping the API simple, predictable, and easy to integrate with any frontend.

Many task management backends fail due to:

Poor role handling

Messy task state transitions

Tight coupling between layers

APIs that are hard to extend

The challenge was to keep the system simple but production ready.

I implemented a layered backend with clear separation between domain logic, application services, and API contracts.

Key outcomes:

Role-based access control

Clear task lifecycle management

DTO-based API contracts

Easy extensibility for future features like teams or notifications

Java & Spring Boot

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

DTO mapping and clean layering

Role-based authorization

Maintainable service boundaries

This project demonstrates my ability to deliver clean MVP backends quickly, without sacrificing structure.