ExamPrep Central

ExamPrep Central is a web platform designed to assist students, particularly 1st and 2nd-year college students, in managing their studies. The platform offers a centralized space for accessing study materials, organizing tasks, and receiving important updates.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure email and password sign-up and login with OTP verification for additional security.
• To-Do List: A personalized to-do list feature for students to organize their tasks and track their progress.
• Study Materials: Access to essential study resources including notes, previous year questions, and course-related content.
• Academic Calendar: A detailed academic calendar that helps students stay updated with important dates.
• Email Reminders: Allows users to receive email reminders for selected dates/events.
• Responsive Design: The platform is designed to work on multiple devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MySQL
• Authentication: OTP Verification (custom implementation)
• Email Service: Nodemailer (for email reminders)
• State Management: React Context API
• Routing: react-router-dom

Installation

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MySQL
• Nodemailer (for email functionality)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/examprepcentral.git

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd examprepcentral

3. Install the necessary dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up the environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root of your project.

   • Add the following variables:

     DB_HOST=your_mysql_host
     DB_USER=your_mysql_user
     DB_PASS=your_mysql_password
     DB_NAME=your_database_name
     EMAIL_USER=your_email_service_user
     EMAIL_PASS=your_email_service_password

5. Initialize the database schema:

   # Run the SQL file or execute commands to set up your database tables

6. Start the backend server:

   npm run start:backend

7. Start the frontend React application:

   npm start

Project Structure

• Backend: The backend code is responsible for user authentication, to-do list management, and email reminders.
• Frontend: React components are used to build the user interface for login/signup, task management, and study material access.

Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Please follow the standard GitHub pull request process.

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add new feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
5. Create a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.