CMS Revamp Dashboard

Summary

First implementation of Vue.js in PT Global Unggul Mandiri, a complete R&D initiative and built single-handedly. This CMS Dashboard revolutionized how the company manages content across Website, User App, and Hero App platforms.

Context & Requirements

The company needed a modern, unified content management system to replace the legacy PHP-based admin panels. The existing system was:

• Slow and difficult to maintain
• Required page reloads for every action
• No real-time preview capabilities
• Inconsistent UI across different modules

Business Goals:

• Centralize content management for all platforms
• Enable non-technical staff to manage content
• Reduce time-to-publish from hours to minutes
• Improve data consistency across platforms

Architecture

Tech Stack:

• Frontend: Vue.js 2, Vuex for state management
• UI Library: Element UI for rapid development
• Charts: Chart.js for analytics visualization
• API: RESTful API integration
• Build: Webpack, Babel

Key Decisions & Tradeoffs

Why Vue.js?

| Consideration | Decision | Reasoning | |--------------|----------|-----------| | Learning Curve | Vue.js over React | Gentler learning curve for future team adoption | | Documentation | Vue.js | Excellent documentation in multiple languages | | Bundle Size | Vue.js | Smaller initial bundle for better performance | | State Management | Vuex | Native integration, simpler than Redux |

R&D Approach

This was a pioneering effort - the first Vue.js project in the company. Key decisions:

1. Modular Architecture: Built reusable components that could be shared across modules
2. Documentation First: Created comprehensive internal docs for knowledge transfer
3. Progressive Migration: Designed system to coexist with legacy PHP during transition

Implementation Highlights

1. Real-time Content Preview

Built a live preview system that shows content changes instantly without saving, allowing editors to see exactly how content will appear on each platform.

2. Role-based Access Control

Implemented granular permissions system:

• Super Admin: Full access to all modules
• Content Manager: Create/edit content, no system settings
• Editor: Limited to assigned content categories

3. Multi-platform Configuration

Single interface to manage content that displays differently on:

• Main Website (desktop-first)
• User Mobile App (mobile-optimized)
• Hero App (driver-facing interface)

Results & Metrics

Key Achievements:

• Successfully introduced Vue.js as a standard for future frontend projects
• Reduced content publishing time from hours to minutes
• Created foundation for company-wide Vue.js adoption
• Built comprehensive documentation enabling smooth knowledge transfer

What I Would Improve

With more time and resources, I would:

1. Add TypeScript: For better type safety and maintainability
2. Implement SSR: Server-side rendering for better SEO on public-facing parts
3. GraphQL Integration: More efficient data fetching than REST
4. Automated Testing: Comprehensive unit and e2e test coverage
5. Design System: Formalized component library with Storybook

Lessons Learned

"Being the sole developer on a pioneering project taught me the importance of documentation and building for maintainability, not just functionality."

This project established Vue.js as the go-to framework at the company and set the foundation for all subsequent frontend projects including PaxelMarket.