Learning Management System (For R/Pathagama Maha Vidyalaya)

Overview

The LMS is a feature-rich Learning Management System crafted to enhance the teaching and learning process. Developed using the modern MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js), it provides a powerful and scalable platform for managing courses, students, assignments, and reports.

Key Features

• Teacher Dashboard: Oversee courses, monitor assignments, and analyze reports.
• Student Dashboard: View assignments, track grades, and manage schedules.
• Authentication: Secure access for teachers and students with role-based permissions.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for seamless use on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Real-time Notifications: Instant updates for assignments and important announcements.
• Discussion Forum: A collaborative space for students and teachers to interact.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js (with Vite for efficient development)
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (NoSQL database)
• State Management: Redux Toolkit
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Icons: React Icons
• Notifications: React Toastify
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• MongoDB (local or cloud-based like MongoDB Atlas)

Steps to Run the Project Locally

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/Pathagama-LMS.git
   cd Pathagama-LMS

2. Install Dependencies:

   • For the backend:

     cd server
     npm install

   • For the frontend:

     cd client
     npm install

3. Setup Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the server directory and configure the following:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key
   CLIENT_URL=http://localhost:3000

4. Run the Application:

   • Start the backend server:

     cd server
     npm start

   • Start the frontend development server:

     cd client
     npm run dev

5. Access the Application: Open your browser and navigate to:

   • Teacher Portal: http://localhost:3000/teacherLogin
   • Student Portal: http://localhost:3000/studentLogin

Folder Structure

Pathagama-LMS/
├── client/                 # Frontend React application
│   ├── public/             # Static assets
│   ├── src/                # React source code
│       ├── components/     # Reusable components
│       ├── pages/          # Application pages
│       ├── redux/          # State management
│       └── App.jsx         # Main application file
├── server/                 # Backend Node.js application
│   ├── models/             # Database models
│   ├── routes/             # API routes
│   ├── controllers/        # Request handlers
│   ├── middleware/         # Authentication and other middleware
│   ├── config/             # Configuration files (e.g., database connection)
│   └── server.js           # Entry point for the backend
└── README.md               # Project documentation

API Endpoints

Authentication

• POST /api/auth/login/teacher: Teacher authentication
• POST /api/auth/login/student: Student authentication

Teacher Routes

• GET /api/teachers/:id: Retrieve teacher details
• POST /api/teachers: Register a teacher
• PUT /api/teachers/:id: Modify teacher details
• DELETE /api/teachers/:id: Delete a teacher

Student Routes

• GET /api/students/:id: Retrieve student details
• POST /api/students: Register a student
• PUT /api/students/:id: Modify student details
• DELETE /api/students/:id: Delete a student

Future Enhancements

• Integration with third-party services for virtual classrooms and document sharing.
• AI-driven analytics for performance insights and personalized learning recommendations.
• Mobile application support for Android and iOS.
• Dark mode for improved accessibility and user experience.

Contributing

We encourage contributions! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch.
3. Commit your changes.
4. Submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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