Appointment Management System with RBAC (Laravel 8)

Overview

A Laravel 8-based appointment management system with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). This application allows users to manage appointments, enforce access permissions based on user roles, and streamline employee scheduling.

Key Features

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Restrict access to resources based on user roles (Admin, Employee).
• User Management: Admins can create, update, and delete users.
• Appointment Scheduling: Employees can view and manage appointments.
• Working Hours Management: Define and adjust employee working hours.
• Authentication & Security: Secure user authentication using Laravel Passport.

Core Modules

• Access Management: Define and manage permissions.
• Appointments: Create, update, and manage appointments.
• Employee Management: Manage employee details and working schedules.
• Employee Working Hours: Track and modify employee availability.
• User Access: Assign roles and permissions to users.
• Role Access: Define role-based permissions.
• User Management: Manage users, including registration, login, and password resets.
• Working Hours: Configure employee working schedules.

Requirements

• PHP 7.3+ or 8.0+
• Composer
• MySQL
• Node.js (for front-end assets)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone using ssh or https
   cd appointment-with-rbac-laravel-v8

2. Install Dependencies:

   composer install
   npm install

3. Set Up Environment:

   cp .env.example .env
   php artisan key:generate

4. Configure Database: Edit the .env file to match your database credentials:

   DB_CONNECTION=mysql
   DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
   DB_PORT=3306
   DB_DATABASE=your_database
   DB_USERNAME=your_username
   DB_PASSWORD=your_password

5. Run Migrations and Seed Data:

   php artisan migrate --seed

6. Start the Server:

   php artisan serve

   The app will be accessible at http://127.0.0.1:8000.

Usage

• Admin Role:

  • Manage users, roles, and permissions.
  • Configure employee working hours.
  • View and manage all appointments.

• Employee Role:

  • View assigned working hours.
  • Manage personal appointments.

Testing

Run all tests:

php artisan test

Run a specific test:

php artisan test --filter TestClassName

Conclusion

This appointment management system provides a secure, role-based solution for scheduling and managing appointments efficiently. Built with Laravel 8, it ensures scalability, flexibility, and ease of use for businesses handling multiple users and role-based access. Whether you are an admin managing users or an employee tracking appointments, this system streamlines the process with robust authentication and access control.