turf-tasker/TODO.md

MowLog Project TODO List

This file tracks the development progress, completed features, and future ideas for the MowLog application.

✅ Completed Features

• Initial Project Setup (ASP.NET Core MVC)

  • Created project using the MVC template.
  • Configured for development on Fedora Linux with JetBrains Rider.

• Data Modeling & Database

  • Created LawnCareEvent model with MowingPattern and EventType enums.
  • Set up Entity Framework Core.
  • Configured the project to use a SQLite database.
  • Created and applied initial database migration.

• Core CRUD Functionality

  • Scaffolded the LawnCareEventsController with all views (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
  • Ensured all CRUD views (Index, Create, Edit, Delete, Details) are present and working.

• Tier 1 Enhancements (UX/UI)

  • Added JavaScript to conditionally show/hide the "Mowing Pattern" field.
  • Set the "Create" form's date field to default to the current day.
  • Customized the site's CSS to create a green, themed navigation bar.

• Tier 2 Features (Dashboard & Logging)

  • Created a DashboardViewModel.
  • Implemented a dynamic dashboard on the homepage showing last activity dates and the next mowing pattern.
  • Added sorting and filtering capabilities to the main "Mow Log" index page.

• Project Management & Documentation

  • Initialized a Git repository.
  • Created a GitLab repository and pushed the project.
  • Wrote a comprehensive README.md file.
  • Added a .gitignore file tailored for .NET projects.
  • Included an MIT LICENSE file.

🎯 Next Up

• Feature: Lawn Care Tips Section
  • Create LawnCareTip model (Id, Title, Category, Content).
  • Add DbSet<LawnCareTip> to ApplicationDbContext.
  • Create and apply a new database migration.
  • Scaffold the LawnCareTipsController with views.
  • Add a "Tips" link to the main navigation bar.

🚀 Future Ideas & Enhancements

• Feature: Calendar View

  • Integrate a client-side JavaScript library (like FullCalendar) to display events visually.
  • Create a JSON endpoint in the controller to serve event data to the calendar.

• Feature: Enhance Data Model

  • Add more specific, nullable fields to the LawnCareEvent model (e.g., WaterAmountInches, FertilizerType, MowerHeightInches).
  • Update forms to include these new fields, using conditional logic where appropriate.

• Architecture: Refactor to a Service Layer

  • Create an ILawnCareService interface and LawnCareService class.
  • Move all database query logic from controllers into the service layer to improve separation of concerns.

• Feature: User Authentication

  • Integrate ASP.NET Core Identity to allow users to register and log in.
  • Associate lawn care events with a specific user ID so each user only sees their own data.

• Deployment: Containerize with Docker

  • Add a Dockerfile to the project to create a portable container image of the application.