Database schema for project management system

Designing a database schema for a project management system involves capturing information related to projects, tasks, users, teams, and other relevant entities. Below is a basic example of a database schema for a project management system.

Entities:

  1. User:

    • UserID (Primary Key)
    • FirstName
    • LastName
    • Email
    • Password
    • Role (e.g., project manager, team member)

  2. Team:

    • TeamID (Primary Key)
    • TeamName

  3. Project:

    • ProjectID (Primary Key)
    • ProjectName
    • Description
    • StartDate
    • EndDate
    • ManagerID (Foreign Key referencing User table)

  4. Task:

    • TaskID (Primary Key)
    • ProjectID (Foreign Key referencing Project table)
    • AssigneeID (Foreign Key referencing User table)
    • TaskName
    • Description
    • DueDate
    • Status (e.g., not started, in progress, completed)

  5. TaskDependency:

    • DependencyID (Primary Key)
    • TaskID (Foreign Key referencing Task table)
    • DependsOnTaskID (Foreign Key referencing Task table)

  6. Comment:

    • CommentID (Primary Key)
    • TaskID (Foreign Key referencing Task table)
    • UserID (Foreign Key referencing User table)
    • CommentText
    • CommentDate

This schema covers the basic entities needed for a project management system. Here are some explanations:

  • Users have personal information stored and are associated with roles in the system.
  • Teams can be formed to group users together.
  • Projects have details such as name, description, start date, end date, and a manager who oversees the project.
  • Tasks are associated with projects, assigned to users, and have details like name, description, due date, and status.
  • TaskDependency allows you to specify dependencies between tasks.
  • Comments can be added to tasks by users, providing a means for collaboration and communication.

Depending on the specific requirements of your project management system, you may need to expand or modify this schema. Consider additional features such as file attachments, project milestones, project expenses, or any other information relevant to your project management platform.