Project Overview
The To-Do List Web App is a minimalist task manager built with Python and Flask. It was developed as a professional-grade learning project to demonstrate clean web architecture, database integration, and forward-thinking design principles. The goal was to build something simple enough to finish quickly, yet flexible enough to scale — from a personal list manager to a multi-user productivity tool.
Core Technologies
- Python – back-end logic and routing
- Flask – lightweight web framework for rapid prototyping
- SQLite – file-based database ideal for small web apps
- SQLAlchemy – ORM for structured and maintainable database interactions
- HTML & Bootstrap – responsive front-end for a clean, professional interface
Technical Execution & Problem Solving
A single-file structure was chosen for initial simplicity, supported by a modular mindset. By using SQLAlchemy, the data layer remains abstracted — ready for a seamless migration to PostgreSQL or MySQL when scaling up. The app follows CRUD principles, letting users add, complete, and delete tasks, with data persistence handled automatically by SQLite.
Bootstrap provided a fast, responsive interface with minimal styling overhead. Form submissions are handled with simple Flask routes, avoiding unnecessary JavaScript and keeping the user flow focused and fast. The task list is dynamically ordered so incomplete tasks appear first, demonstrating thoughtful user-centric design.
Key Features
- Add, complete, and delete tasks instantly
- Automatic persistence using a local SQLite database
- Simple, mobile-friendly Bootstrap UI
- Structured for future upgrades – authentication, due dates, and Kanban view
Demonstrated Skill Set
- Full-stack web development using Flask and SQLAlchemy
- Understanding of CRUD operations and REST-style endpoints
- Database design and ORM mapping
- Responsive front-end design using Bootstrap
- Adoption of clean code structure and best practices for maintainability
Future Development
The current build represents the foundation of a scalable productivity platform. Next iterations will add user authentication, due dates, search and filters, and a drag-and-drop Kanban board layout — demonstrating the ability to evolve a minimal viable product into a complete modern web application.
You can find it here: todo.cm-web.dev