Overview

This project is a Gmail-inspired email inbox application that replicates core email functionalities. It was built to understand full-stack development by implementing a complete end-to-end system with a clean UI and scalable backend architecture.

Tech Stack

Frontend

• HTML
• Vanilla CSS
• JavaScript

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• RESTful APIs

Database

• MongoDB

Architecture & Design

• RESTful APIs designed for all email operations
• Modular controllers and routes for maintainable backend structure
• MongoDB used for efficient data storage and retrieval
• Clear separation between frontend and backend logic

Core Functionalities

• Create Mail : Compose and store new emails
• Read Mail : Open emails and update read status
• Star Mail : Toggle star state
• Delete Mail : Remove emails from inbox
• Inbox UI : Structured Gmail-like layout