Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundations (1-2 Weeks)

• Set up the project environment: Node.js, MongoDB, and Guardian API integration.
• Implement basic user authentication (registration and login/logout).
• Create MongoDB schemas for users, searches, and visualizations.

Phase 2: Core Functionality (2-3 Weeks)

• Implement article search and data ranking.
• Develop the bar chart visualization (minimal interactivity first).
• Store and retrieve searches and visualizations linked to user accounts.

Phase 3: Enhancements (2 Weeks)

• Add interactivity to the bar chart (hover for abstract, click for article).
• Implement the download functionality for the chart and CSV data.
• Build the user dashboard to view past searches and visualizations.

Phase 4: Polishing and Testing (1 Week)

• Ensure authentication flows are secure (e.g., validate JWT, handle token expiration).
• Conduct end-to-end testing of all features.
• Refine UI/UX, focusing on responsiveness and accessibility.