Calendar Application Assignment

Project Goals

$-$ Design and implement a web$-$based calendar application.

$-$ Allow users to navigate through the calendar by day or month.

$-$ Use a visually appealing color scheme.

$-$ Enable users to book specific time slots in the calendar.

$-$ Require users to specify a reason for booking $($e$.$g$.,$ exam, holiday$).$

$-$ Display booked dates on the calendar.

$-$ Save booked dates to a file for persistence.

Technical Requirements

$-$ HTML: Structure the calendar layout, including days, weeks, and months.

$-$ CSS: Style the calendar, defining colors, fonts, and spacing.

$-$ JavaScript: Implement the calendar's functionality, such as navigation, booking, and saving.

$-$ Storage: Consider using localStorage or a server$-$side database to persist booked data. Implementation Steps

$1.$ Create the Calendar Structure:$[10$ marks$]$

$-$ Use HTML to create a table or grid structure for the calendar.

$-$ Include headers for days of the week and rows for weeks.

$-$ Populate the calendar with dates.

$2.$ Implement Navigation:$[5$ marks$]$

$-$ Add buttons or links to allow users to navigate to previous or next months.

$-$ Update the calendar display accordingly.

$3.$ Handle Date Selection:$[10$ marks$]$

$-$ Add event listeners to individual date cells.

$-$ When a date is clicked, highlight it and prompt the user for a reason.

$4.$ Book Appointments:$[10$ marks$]$

$-$ Allow users to input a reason for booking.

$-$ Mark the selected date as booked and display a visual indicator $($e$.$g$.,$ a different color$).$

$-$ Store the booked date and reason in an array or object.

$5.$ Save Booked Data:$[5$ marks$]$

$-$ Use localStorage or a server$-$side database to save the booked data.

$-$ Implement a mechanism to load saved data when the application starts.

$6.$ Display Booked Dates:$[10$ marks$]$

$-$ When rendering the calendar, check for booked dates and display them accordingly $($e$.$g$.,$ with a different color or a marker$).$ Additional Considerations

$-$ Error Handling: Implement error handling to prevent unexpected behavior and provide informative messages to the user.

$-$ Styling: Use CSS to create a visually appealing and user$-$friendly calendar.

Consider using a color palette that is easy to read and visually distinct.

By following these steps and considering the additional factors, your students can create a functional and visually appealing calendar application.