DevOps Dashboard Application

Description:

The DevOps Dashboard Application is a web-based platform designed to provide DevOps teams with a centralized view of their key metrics and information. The dashboard aggregates various data points, such as build status, deployment health, monitoring data, and more, into a single interface. It helps teams quickly assess the status of their systems and streamline their workflows by visualizing key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time.

Features:

• Real-time Build Status: Displays the current status of ongoing builds, including successful, failed, and pending statuses.
• Deployment Health Monitoring: Provides a visual overview of deployment health, including metrics like uptime, downtime, and failed deployments.
• System Metrics Visualization: Offers charts and graphs that show server health, resource utilization, and key performance metrics.
• Alert and Notification System: Sends notifications to the team based on pre-configured thresholds for metrics like CPU usage, build failures, and more.
• Integration with CI/CD Tools: Seamless integration with popular CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) to track build and deployment status.
• Customizable Dashboards: Users can customize the dashboard to show the most relevant metrics for their team or project.
• User Authentication & Roles: Includes role-based access control for team members, ensuring secure and appropriate access to critical data.
• Historical Data Analysis: Provides historical views of build and deployment data, allowing teams to identify trends and analyze system performance over time.

Requirements:

• rontend:

  • React.js (or similar modern JavaScript framework)
  • Charting libraries (e.g., Chart.js, D3.js)
  • Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap (for styling)

• Backend:

  • Node.js with Express.js (for handling server-side requests)
  • Integration with external APIs (e.g., Jenkins API, GitLab API)
  • WebSocket or polling for real-time data updates

• Database:

  • MongoDB (or another NoSQL/SQL database) for storing system metrics and historical data

• Authentication:

  • JWT (JSON Web Token) or OAuth2 for secure user authentication

• CI/CD Tool Integration:

  • Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI for tracking build statuses
  • Webhooks for receiving real-time data from CI/CD tools

• Hosting/Deployment:

  • AWS (EC2, S3) or similar cloud service for hosting
  • Docker and Kubernetes (optional for containerization and orchestration)

Instructions:

1. Clone the Repository

Clone the repository to your local machine using Git:

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git clone https://github.com/yourusername/devops-dashboard.git cd devops-dashboard

2. Install Dependencies

Install the necessary dependencies for both the frontend and backend:

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# Frontend cd frontend npm install # Backend cd backend npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables

Set up environment variables for both the frontend and backend. These should include your API keys, database credentials, and CI/CD tool integrations.

Example for .env:

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FRONTEND_API_URL=http://localhost:5000 DATABASE_URL=mongodb://localhost:27017/devops-dashboard CI_TOOL_API_KEY=your_ci_tool_api_key

4. Start the Development Servers

Run both frontend and backend servers locally:

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# Backend cd backend npm start # Frontend cd frontend npm start

This will start the application on http://localhost:3000 (frontend) and http://localhost:5000 (backend).

5. Deploy to Production

To deploy the application to production:

• Build the frontend using npm run build.
• Set up a cloud service (AWS, Heroku, etc.) for hosting the application.
• Ensure the backend is connected to the live database and APIs for real-time data.

Optional: Use Docker to containerize the application for easier deployment across environments.

6. Access the Dashboard

Navigate to the URL of your deployed application to access the dashboard. Log in with your credentials to begin monitoring your DevOps metrics.

7. Configure CI/CD Integration

Follow the documentation for your chosen CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) to set up webhooks that push build and deployment status to the dashboard.