EduNexus - Learning Management System

A modern full-stack learning management system built with Next.js, Spring Boot, and MongoDB.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• Java Development Kit (JDK) 17 or higher
• MongoDB
• Visual Studio Code

Getting Started

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Create or update your .env file with necessary environment variables:

   # Add your environment variables here
   # Example:
   NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:8090/api
   

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the Spring Boot application directory:

   cd ooadproject
   

2. Make sure MongoDB is running on your system

3. Build and run the Spring Boot application:

   ./mvnw spring-boot:run
   

   Or using Maven directly:

   mvn spring-boot:run
   

4. The API will be available at http://localhost:8090/api

Features

User Management

• User Registration: Create accounts as either a student or instructor
• User Authentication: Secure login with JWT authentication
• User Profiles: Manage personal information and preferences

For Students

• Course Browsing: Explore available courses
• Course Enrollment: Register for courses of interest
• Learning Dashboard: Track progress in enrolled courses
• Course Content Access: View lectures, materials, and resources

For Instructors

• Course Creation: Design and publish new courses
• Course Management: Edit course details, content, and materials
• Student Management: Monitor enrolled students and their progress
• Content Upload: Share educational materials and resources

General Features

• Responsive Design: Works on desktop and mobile devices
• Modern UI: Clean, intuitive interface with smooth animations
• Search Functionality: Find courses by name, category, or instructor
• Contact & Support: Get help and provide feedback

Development

VS Code Extensions

For the best development experience, install the following VS Code extensions:

• Java Extension Pack
• Spring Boot Extension Pack
• MongoDB for VS Code
• ESLint
• Prettier

Frontend Technologies

• Next.js 15+
• React 19
• Tailwind CSS
• Framer Motion for animations
• React Hook Form with Zod validation
• React Query for data fetching

Backend Technologies

• Spring Boot 3.4
• Spring Security with JWT
• Spring Data MongoDB
• Maven

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.