Introduction

As a developer, I always wanted to build something that actually matters. Blood banks are critical yet most of them still run on manual processes. So I built LifeFlow, a full-stack Blood Bank Management System that connects donors, hospitals, and admins in one platform.

Here's how I built it, what I learned, and the mistakes I made along the way.

What Does LifeFlow Do?

Donors can register, track their donation history, and download certificates

Hospitals can request blood and track availability in real time

Admins manage everything : inventory, camps, requests, and analytics

Three different roles. One unified system.

Tech Stack:

Backend: PHP 8.2, PDO

Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Database: MySQL

Analytics: Chart.js

Server: Apache / XAMPP

Key Features I'm Proud Of

Role-Based Access Control Each user type (Admin, Hospital, Donor) sees a completely different portal after login.…