🎓 EduSpace - Intelligent Learning Management System

EduSpace is a next-generation Learning Management System (LMS) designed specifically for IT education. The platform goes beyond traditional course management by integrating AI to provide personalized learning experiences through a RAG architecture.

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🌟 AI-Powered Features

• 🤖 AI Virtual Tutor: A 24/7 virtual assistant that provides instant academic support. It utilizes the Llama-3.1-8b-instant model combined with internal course data (PDFs, lectures) to deliver high-precision answers, effectively preventing AI hallucinations.
• 📝 AI Quiz Generator: Automatically generates Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) directly from PDF documents. This helps instructors save up to 80% of time on assessment design and allows students to perform instant self-evaluations.
• 💳 Online Payment: Integrated with the PayOS payment gateway (supporting QR Codes and Bank Transfers), enabling seamless enrollment in specialized premium courses.
• 📊 Progress Analytics: Visualizes learning journeys and academic performance through interactive dashboards.

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📚 Core LMS Functionalities

• 👨‍🏫 Instructor Studio: A dedicated workspace for educators to create courses, upload multimedia content (Videos, Slides, PDFs), and manage student enrollments.
• 📖 Interactive Learning: * Multimedia Player: Seamlessly study through video lectures and integrated slide viewers.
  • Assignment Management: Submit tasks, track deadlines, and receive feedback from instructors.
• 💳 Secure Payments: Fully integrated with the PayOS gateway, supporting VietQR and Bank Transfers for seamless course purchases.
• 👥 Multi-Role System: Secure access control for Students, Instructors, and Administrators to ensure a streamlined educational workflow.
• 📑 Certification: Automated generation of completion certificates upon fulfilling course requirements.

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend

• Framework: React.js (v18.2.0) powered by Vite
• State Management: Redux Toolkit
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Animations: Framer Motion

Backend

• Runtime: Node.js & Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (NoSQL) with Vector Search capabilities
• AI Engine: * Inference: Llama-3.1-8b-instant (via Groq/Ollama)
  • Embedding: models/gemini-embedding-001
• Payment Gateway: PayOS API

🚀 Installation and Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• MongoDB Atlas or Local MongoDB instance
• API Keys: Google Gemini, Groq (for Llama 3.1), and PayOS credentials.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [https://github.com/yourusername/eduspace-lms.git](https://github.com/yourusername/eduspace-lms.git)
   cd eduspace-lms

2. Backend Configuration:

   cd server
   npm install

   Create a .env file in the server directory:

   DATABASE_URL=mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017/yourdbname
   PORT=5000
   MAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
   MAIL_USER="example@example.com"
   MAIL_PASS="examplepassword"
   JWT_SECRET="example"
   PAYOS_CLIENT_ID="example"
   PAYOS_API_KEY="example"
   PAYOS_CHECKSUM_KEY="example"
   GROQ_API_KEY="example"
   GOOGLE_API_KEY="example"
   PINECONE_API_KEY="example"
   PINECONE_INDEX="example"
   CLIENT_URL=http://localhost:5173

3. Frontend Configuration:

   cd ../client
   npm install

4. Run the application: From the root directory, execute:

   npm run dev

   The application will be accessible at: http://localhost:5173