Embarking on the #100DaysOfCode Challenge: Building an AI-Powered Productivity Platform

Hello everyone!

I’m excited to announce my participation in the #100DaysOfCode challenge, where I’ll be diving deep into building a full-stack project that integrates AI-powered features for task automation and intelligent insights. Using Spring Boot, Angular, and modern DevOps practices, this challenge represents my commitment to continuous learning and developing a robust application that addresses real-world problems.

Why #100DaysOfCode?

The #100DaysOfCode challenge is a fantastic way to:

• Stay consistent with coding every day.
• Document progress, celebrate small wins, and learn from challenges.
• Build a community of like-minded developers to share knowledge and insights.

Through this journey, I aim to strengthen my DevOps expertise by focusing on CI/CD pipeline optimization, container orchestration, and scalable deployment strategies. Additionally, I plan to refine my backend architecture skills by implementing robust microservices, enhancing inter-service communication, and optimizing API performance to create a platform I’m proud to showcase.

My Project: AI-Powered Productivity Platform

This project combines three key ideas into one unified solution:

1. Task Management:

   • Extract actionable tasks from meeting transcripts (integrating with Microsoft Teams API).
   • Organize tasks by project for streamlined productivity.

2. Time Tracking:

   • Automate time recording based on active work applications.
   • Generate detailed reports for productivity insights, helping users understand their work patterns.

3. Job Application Helper:

   • Parse job postings to suggest tailored cover letters and resume improvements.
   • Provide a dashboard to track applications and practice interview questions.

The backend will be powered by Spring Boot, utilizing a microservices architecture to deliver AI-driven functionalities that seamlessly integrate with a dynamic frontend built using Angular..

Challenge Plan

Day 1–10: DevOps Setup

• Dockerize each service and the PostgreSQL database.
• Create CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps.
• Set up local, staging, and production environments.

Day 11–40: Backend Development

• Build microservices for task management, time tracking, and job applications.
• Implement inter-service communication using REST APIs or gRPC.

Day 41–70: Frontend Development

• Design and build the user interface using Angular.
• Integrate frontend with backend APIs to deliver a seamless user experience.

Day 71–100: Testing, Optimization, and Deployment

• Conduct functional, integration, and performance testing.
• Optimize services for scalability and deploy the application across environments.

Daily Blog Updates

Every day, I’ll share my progress on this blog, covering:

• What I worked on.
• Challenges I faced.
• Solutions I discovered.
• Lessons learned and reflections.

By the end of 100 days, I’ll not only have a working application but also a detailed log of my journey—a testament to growth and perseverance.

Join Me on This Journey

I’d love for you to follow along, offer feedback, or even join the #100DaysOfCode challenge yourself! Together, we can learn, grow, and build amazing things.

Stay tuned for Day 1 updates, where I’ll kick things off with the DevOps setup.

Happy coding! Remember, every challenge you embrace brings you one step closer to growth and success!