Logger – Accountability Tracker (Backend)

Backend repository for Logger, a full-stack accountability tracker that helps users stay on track with personal or group goals — from workouts to cooking at home.
This backend is built with Java Spring Boot and provides the API, database integration, and core business logic for the application.

Table of Contents

• Logger – Accountability Tracker (Backend)
  • Table of Contents
  • Overview
  • Tech Stack
  • Team
  • Backend Setup (tracker-backend)
  • Environment Variables
  • Notes

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Overview

Logger enables users to:

• Track activities individually or in groups.
• Get matched with accountability partners based on shared interests.
• Send and receive text notifications for check-ins.
• Keep logs of daily progress.

The backend handles authentication, database storage, group management, and SMS notifications.

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Tech Stack

Backend:

• Java 17
• Spring Boot
• Hibernate JPA
• PostgreSQL

Other Tools:

• Textbelt API (SMS notifications)
• Gradle
• Figma (design reference)

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Backend Setup (tracker-backend)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ellenjin/tracker-backend.git
   cd tracker-backend

2. Ensure Java 17 is installed.
   A Gradle wrapper has been implemented, so on the initial build, JDK 17 will be installed automatically if not present.

   Relevant Dependencies:

   • SpringBoot

3. Create a .env file in the backend root:

   DATABASE_URL=<desired_URL>
   DATABASE_USERNAME=<username>
   DATABASE_PASSWORD=<password>
   

4. Run the backend server:

   ./gradlew bootRun

5. The backend will be available at:

   http://localhost:8080
   

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Environment Variables

Backend (.env):

DATABASE_URL=<url>
DATABASE_USERNAME=<username>
DATABASE_PASSWORD=<password>

✨Team

• Solhee Jin
• Sno Ochoa
• Laura Castro

This application was a collaborative effort built during Ada's Developer Academy Core Program. Logger was developed independently from the curriculum as a capstone project. Demo release coming soon!