Edu Flow LMS

Empowering Educators and Learners with a Feature-Rich LMS Powered by Modern Web Technologies.

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Inspiration

The idea for this Learning Management System (LMS) emerged from a passion for enhancing online education experiences. As technology reshapes how we learn, I wanted to create a platform that bridges the gap between students and educators, offering a seamless, engaging, and efficient environment for both. Observing the limitations of traditional LMS platforms, such as clunky interfaces and lack of scalability, I envisioned a modern solution leveraging the latest web technologies to provide personalized and intuitive learning journeys.

What it does

This Learning Management System (LMS) is a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate seamless interactions between students and educators. It enables:

  • Students to track their progress, access multimedia-rich courses, and learn efficiently with tools like a dashboard, progress markers, and course completion tracking.
  • Educators to create and manage courses with drag-and-drop functionality, analyze student engagement through course analytics, and monetize their courses using Stripe integration.
  • Everyone to enjoy a smooth, user-friendly experience with optimized video streaming via Mux, secure file uploads, and a rich text editor for detailed lesson creation.

The LMS prioritizes performance, scalability, and usability while addressing common pain points of traditional systems, such as complex course management and limited interactivity.

How we built it

This LMS was built using a modern tech stack to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance

Frontend Development:

  • Next.js and React provided the framework for dynamic routing and reusable components.
  • TailwindCSS enabled me to create a clean, professional design efficiently.

Backend & Database:

  • Used Prisma ORM with MySQL to design a robust database schema and manage data access securely.
  • Deployed the database on Aiven, ensuring a reliable and scalable backend.

Core Features:

  • Authentication with Clerk for user management and role differentiation between students and teachers.
  • Video uploads and streaming powered by Mux with HLS integration for seamless playback.
  • Payments and subscriptions handled via Stripe, including webhook integration for real-time updates.
  • Drag-and-drop functionality for organizing course content, using intuitive UI patterns to improve teacher workflows.
  • File uploads, including images and attachments, managed with UploadThing.

Deployment and Development:

  • Set up Prisma with commands like bash npx prisma init and bash npx prisma generate.
  • Deployed a local server for development, allowing real-time testing at http://localhost:3000.

Challenges I ran into

  • Integrating Third-Party APIs: Setting up and synchronizing multiple APIs (Clerk, Stripe, Mux, UploadThing) was complex. Managing API keys securely in the bash .env file and ensuring the correct configuration across services required meticulous attention to detail.

  • Video Processing: Implementing video uploads and real-time processing with Mux was initially challenging, especially handling large file sizes and maintaining playback quality.

  • Database Optimization: Designing an efficient schema with Prisma while ensuring scalability for a growing number of users was a critical learning curve.

  • Drag-and-Drop Functionality: Building an intuitive drag-and-drop interface for reordering chapters required careful testing and refining to provide a smooth user experience.

  • Error Handling: Managing errors across multiple integrated services was challenging, as every API has its own set of error codes and responses. Ensuring proper logging and fallback mechanisms was crucial for a robust application.

Accomplishments that I am proud of

  • A student dashboard displaying in-progress and completed courses.
  • A teacher mode for creating, editing, and managing courses.
  • Course analytics to help teachers track student engagement and progress.
  • Rich text editor for course descriptions, enabling content-rich lessons.
  • Secure payments for purchasing courses and marking progress via Stripe integration.

What we learned

This project was a journey of immense learning and growth. Throughout the process, I:

  • Deepened my understanding of Next.js, React, and TailwindCSS for building responsive, performant, and visually appealing interfaces.
  • Explored the power of Prisma ORM to simplify database interactions and create scalable schemas.
  • Learned to integrate robust services like Mux for video processing, Stripe for payment handling, and Clerk for authentication.
  • Improved my ability to work with .env configuration files to securely manage API keys and environment variables.
  • Enhanced my problem-solving skills by tackling integration challenges and refining the platform's user experience.

What's next for Edu Flow LMS

This LMS project represents more than just a technical accomplishment, it embodies a commitment to making online education more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable. While the journey was filled with challenges, each one provided an opportunity to learn, grow, and enhance my problem-solving skills as a developer.

With its modern features and user-friendly interface, I believe this platform can make a meaningful difference in the way educators and students interact, learn, and grow. Moving forward, I am excited to refine the project further, explore additional features like AI-driven personalized recommendations, and deploy the LMS for real-world use.

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