task manager using linux bash scripting language

Gemini said

This project asks you to build a Mini Task Manager entirely within the Linux terminal using Bash. Think of it as building a lightweight "Trello" or "Todoist" that lives in your command line and stores data in a simple text file.

Here is a concise breakdown of what you need to build:

? Core Functionality (The CRUD)

Your script must handle five primary actions through an interactive, numbered menu:

Create: Generate tasks with an auto-incrementing ID.

Read: Display tasks in a clean table (with filtering options).

Update: Edit existing task details or change their status.

Delete: Remove a task (with a "Are you sure?" confirmation).

Search: Find tasks based on keywords in the title.

? Data & Reporting

Instead of a database, you will use a delimited text file (like tasks.txt). You also need to build logic to generate:

Summaries: Count how many tasks are "pending" vs. "done."

Overdue Alerts: Identify tasks where the due date is in the past.

Priority Grouping: Show tasks organized by High, Medium, and Low.

? Script Requirements

To ensure the script is robust, you must implement:

Input Validation: Ensure dates are formatted correctly (YYYY−MM−DD) and that priority levels match the three allowed categories.

Logic Tools: Use awk for formatting tables, sed for editing lines in the text file, and grep for searching.

Organization: The script should be modular, using functions for each menu option to keep the code clean.

? Bonus Goals

If you want to go the extra mile, you can add:

Visuals: Use ANSI colors (e.g., Red for High priority, Green for Done).

Exports: A feature to save the task list as a .csv file.

Sorting: The ability to view tasks ordered by their due date.