Online Student Management System: Computer Engineering Guide
1. Introduction
Overview of the project.
Objectives of the system.
Scope of the system.
2. Requirements Analysis
Functional Requirements:
· - User roles: Admin, Teacher, Student.
· - Key functionalities: Enrollment, Attendance, Grade Management, Communication.
Non-Functional Requirements:
· - Scalability, Security, Usability, and Performance.
3. System Design
Architecture:
· - Client-Server Architecture with cloud integration.
· - Use of RESTful APIs.
Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs):
· - Level 0: System overview.
· - Level 1: Modules like User Management, Course Management, etc.
Database Design:
· - ER Diagram.
· - Tables: Users, Courses, Attendance, Grades, Messages.
4. Technology Stack
Frontend: React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
Backend: Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), or Java (Spring Boot).
Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
Hosting: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
5. Implementation
Frontend Development:
· - User Interface design using CSS frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind.
· - Responsive design considerations.
Backend Development:
· - API development for CRUD operations.
· - Integration of authentication/authorization mechanisms.
Database Development:
· - Schema creation.
· - Stored procedures and triggers for automation.
6. Security
Secure authentication (e.g., OAuth 2.0, JWT).
Data encryption (e.g., AES for sensitive information).
Regular security audits.
7. Testing
Unit Testing: Validate individual components.
Integration Testing: Ensure modules work together.
System Testing: Test the application end-to-end.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Gather feedback from stakeholders.
8. Deployment
CI/CD Pipeline setup using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
Version control with Git.
Deployment strategies: Rolling, Blue-Green.
9. Maintenance and Updates
Bug tracking using tools like JIRA or Trello.
Regular updates for new features and security patches.
10. Appendix
Glossary of terms.
References and resources.