Simple To-Do List

A basic to-do list application built with PHP and jQuery. Users can add, edit, and delete tasks seamlessly. Ideal for beginners looking to learn PHP and MySQL.

Install Process

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/simple-todo-list-php.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd simple-todo-list-php

3. Set Up the Database:

   • Create a MySQL database called todo_list.
   • Import the provided SQL file to set up the necessary tables.

     mysql -u yourusername -p todo_list < database.sql

4. Configure the Database Connection:

   • Open the config.php file and update the database credentials.

     <?php
     // config.php
     $servername = "localhost";
     $username = "yourusername";
     $password = "yourpassword";
     $dbname = "todo_list";
     
     // Create connection
     $conn = new mysqli($servername, $username, $password, $dbname);
     
     // Check connection
     if ($conn->connect_error) {
         die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
     }
     ?>

5. Start a Local PHP Server:

   • Start the PHP built-in server.

     php -S localhost:8000

6. Access the Application:

   • Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000.

File Structure

Here’s a basic file structure for your to-do list application:

simple-todo-list-php/
├── database.sql
├── config.php
├── index.php
├── get_task.php
├── add_task.php
├── edit_task.php
├── delete_task.php
├── styles.css
└── script.js