TaskFlow Application Setup Automation Lab

In this capstone lab, you'll apply everything you've learned about bash scripting to automate the complete setup of TaskFlow, a modern task management application that you'll use throughout this bootcamp.

TaskFlow is a full-stack application featuring:

• Frontend: React with TypeScript for a modern user interface
• Backend: Node.js/Express API server
• Database: PostgreSQL for persistent data storage
• Cache: Redis for performance optimization
• API: RESTful endpoints for tasks, users, and project management
• Features: User authentication, task CRUD operations, team collaboration, and real-time updates

You'll build a comprehensive automation suite including environment validation, dependency management, configuration setup, database initialization, and health checks. This lab represents real-world platform engineering practices where automation is essential for consistent, reliable deployments.

By the end of this lab, you'll have created a production-ready setup automation system that ensures TaskFlow can be deployed reliably across any environment.