Add Timestamps for Task

[dennypradipta]

Now that we have a fully functional task system that connects to the REST API, there is some minor changes to the data stored in MongoDB.

So I need fields in the Model that stores timestamps for saved task, such as created_at and modified_at.

But I am hesitating to decide whether to add one field called done_at or not. I mean sure, modified_at will store timestamps when there is modifications to the task such as edit and marked as done. But, what is the best practice? Should you separate done_at with modified_at or combine them in modified_at?

The possibility is that when you have done_at fields, you can gather data of "Task cleared before 31st October". If you only have modified_at, you can only gather data of "Task modified before 31st October".

In conclusion: Add created_at and modified_at field in Todo Model, and decide whether to add one field called done_at or not.

What are your thoughts? Comment down below and maybe try some PR.

Thank you very much

[MihaiDruta]

I think that created_at and updated_at should be enough. You could add a field smthng like finished of boolean type, and checking it whenever displaying some info (ex. if finished is true print "Task finished at (the value of updated_at)", or if finished is false display "Task updated at ...").

And I think these values (created_at and updated_at) should change automatically using some sort of lifecycle callbacks.

[dennypradipta]

Currently there is a field called done, which is a Boolean. It defines if the task is done or not. I see your point right there.

Do you want to take this issue?

[MihaiDruta]

Yeah, I think I could take it. I'm in :)

[dennypradipta]

OK I assigned you to this issue. Please bear in mind that register page is not working right now, so you have to register through Postman or cURL #4

Also, don't forget to check the Todo API and make sure you update the API with timestamps.

Good luck!