Class Attendance using Face Recognition System

This repository contains the source code for a comprehensive class attendance system using face recognition techniques. The system is developed in Java and requires the following components:

Requirements

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 1.8: Ensure you have Java 8 installed. You can download it here.

• NetBeans IDE: The project is built using NetBeans IDE. You can download NetBeans here.

• phpMyAdmin: The system uses phpMyAdmin for database management. You can install phpMyAdmin locally or use a remote server. Download phpMyAdmin here.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up and run the class attendance system:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/aafiqah/class-attendance.git
   cd class-attendance

2. Open in NetBeans:

   • Open NetBeans IDE.
   • Choose "File" -> "Open Project" and select the cloned repository.

3. Database Configuration:

   • Set up a MySQL database using phpMyAdmin.
   • Update the database connection details in the project.

4. Run the Application:

   • Build and run the project in NetBeans.

Features

• Face recognition-based attendance tracking.
• Automatic notification of attendance to students' guardians via WhatsApp.