Learning Management System (LMS) — Website Guide 📚🌐

Ye README specially website (frontend) k liye banaya gaya hai — agar aap LMS ka Next.js/React frontend host karna chahte hain ya project ko website ki shakal mein setup karna chahte hain to ye guide follow karein.

Overview / Khulasa

LMS ek modern Learning Management System hai jo students, teachers aur institutions ke liye banaya gaya hai. Ye repository frontend (Next.js/React) ke liye optimized hai — website responsive dashboard, courses, assignments, quizzes, announcements, aur file uploads support karti hai.

Live demo (agar available ho):

• Demo URL: https://example.com <-- isay apne live URL se replace karein

Key Features / Khaas Features

• Multiple user roles: Admin, Teacher, Student
• Course creation & management
• Assignments, MCQs + descriptive quizzes & grading
• Announcements & discussion forums
• File uploads & user progress analytics
• Fully responsive, accessible dashboard for website view

Tech Stack (Website)

• Framework: Next.js (React)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS / CSS Modules / Styled Components (repository mein jo use hua ho)
• API: REST (backend Node/Express, FastAPI, ya Django — backend folder alag ho sakta hai)
• Auth: JWT / OAuth (client-side tokens via HTTP-only cookies or localStorage depending on implementation)

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Quick start — Local development (Website)

Ye instructions assume karti hain ke aap frontend folder ya root mein Next.js app rakhte hain.

Prerequisites:

• Node.js >= 16.x (recommend 18+)
• npm ya yarn

Steps:

1. Repository clone karein:

   • git clone https://github.com/Next-GenDeveloper/LMS.git
   • cd LMS
   • agar frontend folder hai to cd frontend (repo structure ke mutabiq)

2. Dependencies install karein:

   • npm install
   • ya
   • yarn install

3. Environment variables (.env) setup:

   • project root mein ek .env.local (Next.js) file banayein aur required vars daalein. Example:

     NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=https://api.example.com NEXTAUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000 NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_NAME="LMS Website"

     Agar tokens/keys required hain:

     NEXT_PUBLIC_GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID=your_id

     NEXT_PUBLIC_ANALYTICS_ID=G-XXXXXXX

   • Note: Server-side variables (like database URL) backend repo mein set karne honge.

4. Development server run karein:

   • npm run dev
   • ya
   • yarn dev

   Browser open karein: http://localhost:3000

5. Build & production:

   • npm run build
   • npm run start

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Environment variables (example)

Front-end (Next.js) typical env vars:

• NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL — backend API base URL
• NEXTAUTH_URL — app base URL used by auth library
• NEXT_PUBLIC_GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID — (jaldi agar OAuth use ho)
• NEXT_PUBLIC_SENTRY_DSN — (optional for error-tracking)

Backend (agar same repo mein) may need:

• DATABASE_URL
• JWT_SECRET
• CLOUD_STORAGE_KEY / AWS_S3_BUCKET

Hamesha sensitive secrets ko Git mein commit na karein. Use platform environment variables (Vercel, Netlify, Heroku) for deployment.

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Deployment — Website (Vercel / Netlify / Static host)

Vercel (recommended for Next.js):

1. Connect GitHub repo to Vercel.
2. Select the correct root (if frontend is in subfolder, set it).
3. Add Environment Variables in Vercel dashboard (same keys as .env.local).
4. Deploy — automatic builds on push to main branch.

Netlify:

1. Connect repository.
2. Set build command: npm run build
3. Set publish directory: .next (for Next.js you may need adapter/static export OR use Next.js build plugin)
4. Add env variables in Netlify settings.

Custom VPS / Docker:

• Build Docker image for frontend (if using Docker).
• Serve using Node (next start) or export static with next export if app supports static export.

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Routing, Pages & SEO (Website tips)

• Ensure pages have proper meta tags (title, description, og:image).
• Use Next.js dynamic routes for courses, assignments: /courses/[id].
• Implement server-side rendering (SSR) where SEO matters (course pages, landing).
• Use image optimization with Next/Image and CDN for static assets.

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Accessibility & Responsive Design

• Follow WCAG basics: semantic HTML, aria-labels, keyboard navigation.
• Test on mobile breakpoints and ensure dashboard components collapse/stack properly.
• Add focus styles for interactive elements.

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Testing

• Unit tests: Jest + React Testing Library (if present).
• E2E: Cypress or Playwright for flows (login, enroll, submit assignment).
• Run tests:
  • npm test
  • npm run test:e2e

(Adjust commands to repo-specific scripts in package.json)

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Contributing

Aap contribute karna chahte hain? Bohat achha!

1. Fork the repo
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feat/your-feature
3. Make changes, add tests
4. Push branch and open PR describing changes and testing steps
5. Follow code style and linting rules (run npm run lint if available)

Issues:

• Bugs: open issue with reproduction steps
• Feature requests: explain use-case & proposed UI/UX

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Project structure (example)

• /pages — Next.js pages
• /components — UI components
• /styles — global CSS / Tailwind config
• /public — static assets & screenshots
• /hooks — custom React hooks
• /lib — API clients & helpers
• /backend — (optional) server code if repo contains backend

(Adjust according to your repo actual layout)

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Troubleshooting (Common)

• Error: "API not reachable" — check NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL and backend status.
• CORS errors — ensure backend allows frontend origin or configure proxy in dev.
• Auth token issues — check cookie/http-only token settings and sameSite attributes.

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Screenshots

(Place screenshots in /public/screenshots and reference them on README or website landing.)

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License & Credits

• License: MIT (replace if different)
• Credits: Contributors and community — open to students & devs for FYPs and portfolio work.

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Contact / Support

• Repo issues: https://github.com/Next-GenDeveloper/LMS/issues
• Discussions / Community: Use GitHub Discussions (if enabled)
• For mentorship/final-year guidance: add contact info or maintainer handle here.

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Shukriya for contributing — chalo education ko behtar banate hain!