Building an IT Asset Lifecycle System with Node.js and PostgreSQL

A DEV Community tutorial explains how to build the backend of an IT asset lifecycle management system using Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL. It argues that spreadsheets fall short once an organization has many devices moving between employees and locations, since they cannot easily show asset history, repairs, warranty status, or retirement reasons. The guide defines typical lifecycle stages from procurement to disposal and proposes four operational states: available, assigned, maintenance, and retired. It recommends recording actions such as assignments, returns, and repairs as historical events rather than permanent statuses. PostgreSQL is highlighted for its relational constraints and transaction support, which keep related updates consistent.