# Java To-Do List Application – README

Overview

This is a simple console-based To-Do List application written in Java. The application allows users to:

• Add tasks
• View all tasks
• Mark tasks as completed
• Delete tasks
• Save tasks during runtime

It is designed for beginners learning Java fundamentals such as:

• Classes and Objects
• ArrayLists
• Loops and Conditionals
• User Input
• Basic CRUD operations

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Features

• Add new tasks
• Display all tasks
• Mark tasks as completed
• Remove tasks
• Simple menu-driven interface
• Lightweight and easy to understand

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Technologies Used

• Java
• Java Collections (ArrayList)
• Scanner for user input

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Project Structure

todo-list-java/
│
├── src/
│   ├── Main.java
│   ├── Task.java
│   └── TodoList.java
│
└── README.md

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 8 or later
• Any Java IDE or terminal

Check Java installation:

java -version

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How to Run

Compile the project

javac src/*.java

Run the application

java src/Main

Or run directly from your IDE.

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Example Usage

===== TO-DO LIST MENU =====
1. Add Task
2. View Tasks
3. Complete Task
4. Delete Task
5. Exit

Choose an option: 1

Enter task title:
Finish Java project

Task added successfully!

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Sample Classes

Task.java

public class Task {
    private String title;
    private boolean completed;

    public Task(String title) {
        this.title = title;
        this.completed = false;
    }

    public String getTitle() {
        return title;
    }

    public boolean isCompleted() {
        return completed;
    }

    public void markCompleted() {
        completed = true;
    }
}

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Future Improvements

• Save tasks to a file
• Add task deadlines
• GUI using JavaFX or Swing
• Task priority levels
• Database integration

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Learning Objectives

This project helps beginners practice:

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Data structures in Java
• Program flow control
• Building console applications

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License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

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Author

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