CourseSync

CourseSync is an Android app designed to streamline university life for students and teachers, creating a centralized hub for academic information and communication.

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Features

• General Notice Board: Managed by the CR, exclusive for each semester.
• General Discussion Page: Thread-based discussions for batch members.
• Dynamic Schedule Screen: Customized schedules for teachers and students.
• Course Pages:
  • Course Details
  • Notice Board: Managed by teachers.
  • Course Discussion Page: Thread-based discussions for enrolled students.
  • Student List: Managed by teachers and CR.
• Special Roles:
  • Head of Department (HOD): Manages students, courses, and schedules.
  • Super Admin: Manages HODs and overall system settings.

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Motivation

CourseSync was born out of the challenges faced by students juggling multiple platforms for university communication. The app aims to:

• Centralize educational resources and communication.
• Reduce distractions caused by non-academic interactions on platforms like WhatsApp.
• Simplify access to schedules, notices, and course discussions.

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Technologies Used

• Frontend: React Native
• Backend: Express.js
• Database: MySQL

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Installation

Frontend

1. Clone the Frontend Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ahnayef/CourseSync-frontend.git
   cd CourseSync-frontend

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Setup Environment Variables:

   • Copy env.example to .env and configure it as needed.

4. Run the Frontend:

   npm start

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Backend

1. Clone the Backend Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ahnayef/CourseSync-backend.git
   cd CourseSync-backend

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Setup Environment Variables:

   • Copy env.example to .env and configure it with your MySQL credentials.

4. Start MySQL Server:

   • Ensure your MySQL server is running.
   • Create a database named coursesync.

5. Reset the Database:

   npm run reset

6. Run the Backend:

   npm start

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How to Use

1. Login/Register:
   • Teachers, students, HODs, and Super Admins can log in using their credentials.
2. Explore Features:
   • Access notices, schedules, course discussions, and more based on your role.
3. Admin Roles:
   • HODs can manage students, courses, and schedules.
   • Super Admins can oversee the entire system.

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Resources

• Presentation Slide

• Project Demo Video

• Source Code:

• • Frontend
• • Backend

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.