EDU CONNECT 🎓

A comprehensive and modern institute management system designed to streamline administrative processes, enhance communication, and provide real-time analytics for educational institutions.

🌟 Key Features

• Real-time Dashboard Analytics 📊

  • Interactive charts and visualizations using Recharts
  • Real-time data updates via Socket.IO
  • Circular progress indicators for key metrics

• Advanced User Management 👥

  • Role-based access control
  • Secure authentication using JWT
  • Password encryption with bcrypt

• Interactive Calendar System 📅

  • Event scheduling and management
  • Academic calendar integration
  • Important date notifications

• Document Management 📄

  • Excel file processing with XLSX
  • File upload and management
  • Integrated with ImageKit for media handling

• Communication Hub 💬

  • Real-time notifications
  • Instant messaging system
  • Broadcast announcements

• AI Integration 🤖

  • Powered by Google's Generative AI
  • Smart automation features
  • Intelligent data processing

🛠️ Technology Stack

Frontend

• React.js - UI library
• Vite - Build tool
• React Router - Navigation
• Axios - HTTP client
• Socket.IO Client - Real-time communication
• AOS - Scroll animations
• Font Awesome - Icons
• Swiper - Touch sliders
• Recharts - Data visualization

Backend

• Node.js - Runtime environment
• Express.js - Web framework
• MongoDB - Database
• Redis - Caching
• Socket.IO - Real-time events
• JWT - Authentication
• Nodemailer - Email services
• ImageKit - Media management
• Google Generative AI - AI features

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• MongoDB
• Redis

Installation

1. Clone the repository ```bash git clone https://github.com/your-username/ADVANCED-INSTITUTE-MANAGEMENT-PORTAL.git ```

2. Install Frontend dependencies ```bash cd Frontend npm install ```

3. Install Backend dependencies ```bash cd Backend npm install ```

4. Configure environment variables ```bash

Backend/.env

PORT=3000 MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri REDIS_URL=your_redis_url JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret IMAGEKIT_PUBLIC_KEY=your_imagekit_public_key IMAGEKIT_PRIVATE_KEY=your_imagekit_private_key GOOGLE_AI_API_KEY=your_google_ai_api_key ```

5. Start the development servers ```bash

Backend

npm run dev

Frontend

cd ../Frontend npm run dev ```

🔒 Security Features

• JWT-based authentication
• Password hashing with bcrypt
• CORS protection
• Environment variable protection
• Redis session management

🎯 Future Roadmap

• Mobile application development
• Advanced analytics dashboard
• Integration with learning management systems
• AI-powered student performance prediction
• Automated reporting system

👥 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the ISC License.

🤝 Support

For support, email support@institute-portal.com or join our Slack channel.

🌟 Acknowledgments

• AZ BUG BUSTERS team
• Smart India Hackathon 2024
• All contributors and supporters

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Developed with ❤️ by AZ BUG BUSTERS @ SIH 2024