AI-Assisted Full-Stack Next.js Task Manager with Codex

Build your foundation with Codex in a clean Next.js project. Learn to guide Codex safely, inspect project structure, and generate small utilities. Scaffold the app’s core layout, API routes, and folders so the task manager has a clear, extensible structure before adding real logic.

Implement the full Task Manager backend with Codex. Design the task model, build a service layer, and create CRUD API routes with validation, filtering, and structured responses. Add middleware, logging, and API protection to produce a realistic, testable backend.

Refactor the backend for production-style reliability. Replace manual validation with Zod, standardize responses, and introduce a repository pattern. Add in-memory and file-based persistence, enabling flexible data storage while keeping the API stable and predictable.

Build a structured, data-driven UI on top of the completed backend. Create a dashboard layout, reusable components, and task lists with loading and error states. Add filtering, navigation, and toast feedback to establish a solid frontend foundation without full CRUD yet.