SchoolDesk - Smart School Management System

A comprehensive SaaS platform for schools to manage communication, homework, fees, transport, and more.

🌟 Features

For School Admins

• Create and manage classes
• Add teachers and parents
• Post school-wide notices
• Track fee payments
• Manage transport/vehicles
• Schedule events
• View all homework assignments

For Teachers

• Upload homework with file attachments
• Post class-specific notices
• Enter student marks
• View and manage homework history

For Parents

• View children's homework assignments
• Download homework files
• Read class and school notices
• Check fee payment status
• View transport details
• See school events

Partner Program

• Referral tracking with unique codes
• Commission management
• Marketing resources

🚀 Tech Stack

Backend

• Runtime: Node.js
• Framework: Express.js
• Database: SQLite (Production ready for PostgreSQL)
• Authentication: JWT
• File Upload: Multer

Frontend

• Framework: React 19
• Build Tool: Vite
• Routing: React Router v7
• Styling: Vanilla CSS (Premium UI)
• HTTP Client: Axios
• Animations: Framer Motion

📁 Project Structure

SchoolDesk/
├── server/
│   ├── controllers/      # Business logic
│   ├── routes/           # API endpoints
│   ├── middleware/       # Auth & validation
│   ├── database.js       # SQLite schema
│   └── index.js          # Server entry
├── client/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── pages/        # Dashboard components
│   │   ├── components/   # Reusable components
│   │   ├── context/      # Auth context
│   │   └── App.jsx       # Main app
│   └── package.json
└── README.md

🔧 Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16+)
• npm or yarn

Backend Setup

cd server
npm install
node seed_admin.js  # Create initial super admin
node index.js       # Start server on port 5000

Frontend Setup

cd client
npm install
npm run dev         # Development server
npm run build       # Production build

💰 Pricing Plans

Plan	Price	Classes	Students
Trial	FREE (14 days)	2	20
Basic	₹499/mo	8	100
Standard	₹799/mo	15	300
Premium	₹999/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited

🛡️ Security

• JWT-based authentication
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Password hashing with bcrypt
• Protected routes and middleware
• Secure file uploads

📦 Deployment

Backend (Render/Railway)

1. Set environment variables: JWT_SECRET
2. Upload code
3. Run: node index.js

Frontend (Vercel/Netlify)

1. Build: npm run build
2. Deploy dist/ folder

Environment Variables

Backend (.env):

JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key_here
PORT=5000

📞 Contact

• Email: schooldesk18@gmail.com
• Phone: +91 6295801248
• Instagram: @schooldesk11
• Facebook: SchoolDesk
• X (Twitter): @SchoolDesk11
• LinkedIn: School Desk

📄 License

MIT License

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