Hi everyone! 👋 Welcome to Day 6 of my CRM development journey in PHP and MySQL. Today, I focused on creating the Notes & Activity Log module, which is essential for keeping track of important activities and information. Here's what I accomplished today:
🗂️ Folder Structure
I organized the project files for the Notes & Activity Log Module as follows:
Notes Folder Structure
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add_notes.php: A form to add new notes or activity logs, complete with fields like title, description, and date. -
view_notes.php: Displays a list of all notes with options to view or filter them. -
delete_notes.php: Handles the deletion of notes, ensuring easy removal when needed. -
update_notes.php: Allows users to edit existing notes, providing a seamless way to update records.
✍️ Features Implemented
1️⃣ Add Notes
The Add Notes Page (add_notes.php) allows users to create new activity logs or notes.
- Fields for title, description, and date.
- Validation ensures that all fields are filled in properly before submission.
2️⃣ View Notes
The View Notes Page (view_notes.php) displays all saved notes in a table format.
- Sorting and Filtering: Users can filter notes by date, category, or title.
- Pagination to handle large volumes of data efficiently.
3️⃣ Delete Notes
The Delete Notes Page (delete_notes.php) allows users to remove any notes they no longer need.
- Confirmation prompts before deletion to prevent accidental removals.
4️⃣ Update Notes
The Update Notes Page (update_notes.php) allows users to edit existing notes.
- Pre-filled Fields: Notes are pre-populated with existing data for easy updates.
- Validation ensures no empty fields are submitted during updates.
🎨 Styling & Animations
Tailwind CSS
- Used Tailwind CSS for styling all pages, ensuring a clean, modern, and responsive layout.
- Utility classes for quick and efficient styling of forms, buttons, tables, and navigation elements.
jQuery Animations
- Integrated jQuery for smooth animations on form submissions, button clicks, and page transitions.
- Added a fade-in effect when displaying notes and activity logs, improving the user experience.
🔑 What I Learned Today
- Integrating jQuery for Animations: I learned how to add smooth transitions to form submissions and table interactions to enhance the overall user experience.
- Efficient Data Handling: Creating the delete and update functionalities was a great way to manage data dynamically.
- Tailwind CSS for Responsive Design: Tailwind helped me create a responsive, visually appealing design that adapts well across different screen sizes.
📸 Image Areas
- Add Notes Page
- View Notes Page
- Update Notes Page
- Delete Notes Confirmation
💡 Key Takeaway
The Notes & Activity Log Module adds a powerful way to track activities and manage notes within the CRM. The integration of jQuery animations and Tailwind CSS made the design and user interactions smooth and visually appealing.