ClassRoom Management System

📋 Project Overview

This is a Windows Forms desktop application developed as a diploma project in 2023. The application serves as a comprehensive classroom management system that allows users to manage classes, handle user registration and authentication, and provides administrative controls for educational institutions.

🎯 Features

• User Authentication System

  • User login and registration
  • Admin login with special privileges
  • Secure password handling

• Class Management

  • Add new classes
  • View existing classes
  • Admin controls for class administration

• User Interface

  • Intuitive Windows Forms GUI
  • Multiple forms for different functionalities
  • User-friendly navigation between forms

• Database Integration

  • SQL Server database connectivity
  • Data persistence for users and classes
  • Secure data handling

🛠️ Technologies Used

• Framework: .NET Framework 4.8
• Language: C#
• UI: Windows Forms
• Database: SQL Server (LocalDB/SQL Server Express)
• IDE: Visual Studio
• Database Connectivity: ADO.NET with SqlClient

📁 Project Structure

ClassRoom-Management-System/
├── vidumina/                    # Main application folder
│   ├── Forms/
│   │   ├── HOME.cs             # Home page form
│   │   ├── LOGIN.cs            # User login form
│   │   ├── REGISTER.cs         # User registration form
│   │   ├── ADMIN.cs            # Admin panel form
│   │   ├── ADDCLASS.cs         # Add class form
│   │   └── CONTACT_US.cs       # Contact us form
│   ├── Program.cs              # Application entry point
│   ├── VIDUMINADataSet.*       # Dataset files
│   └── App.config              # Application configuration
├── Database Files/
│   ├── vIDUMINA.mdf           # Primary database file
│   └── vIDUMINA_log.ldf       # Database log file
├── doc/                        # Documentation and screenshots
└── resoerce/                   # Application resources and images

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Windows OS
• .NET Framework 4.8 or higher
• SQL Server Express/LocalDB
• Visual Studio 2019 or later (for development)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone [repository-url]
   cd ClassRoom-Management-System

2. Database Setup

   • Attach the database files (vIDUMINA.mdf and vIDUMINA_log.ldf) to your SQL Server instance
   • Update the connection string in the application if necessary

3. Build and Run

   • Open vidumina.sln in Visual Studio
   • Build the solution (Ctrl + Shift + B)
   • Run the application (F5)

Database Configuration

The application uses SQL Server with the following connection string format:

Data Source=DESKTOP-GPV2538\SQLEXPRESS;Initial catalog=VIDUMINA;Integrated Security=True

Update the connection string in the source code files to match your SQL Server configuration.

📊 Database Schema

The application includes the following main tables:

• ADMIN: Stores administrator credentials
• REGISTER: Stores user registration information
• CLASS: Stores class information

🖼️ Screenshots

Below are some screenshots from the application, located in the doc/ folder:

For more screenshots and documentation, see the doc/ folder.

🎓 Academic Context

This project was developed as part of a diploma program in 2023, demonstrating:

• Object-oriented programming principles
• Database design and integration
• User interface development
• Software architecture design
• Desktop application development

🔧 Development

Key Components

1. Forms: Each form handles specific functionality (Home, Login, Register, Admin, Add Class, Contact)
2. Database Layer: ADO.NET implementation for data access
3. Business Logic: Integrated within form code-behind files
4. Resources: Images and UI assets stored in the resoerce folder

Building from Source

1. Open the solution file vidumina.sln in Visual Studio
2. Restore NuGet packages if prompted
3. Ensure the database connection is properly configured
4. Build the solution
5. Run the application

📝 Usage

1. Start Application: Launch the application to see the home page
2. Register: New users can register through the registration form
3. Login: Existing users can log in with their credentials
4. Admin Access: Administrators can access special features through admin login
5. Class Management: Add and manage classes through the class management interface

🤝 Contributing

This is an academic project completed in 2023. While it's not actively maintained, you're welcome to:

• Fork the repository for learning purposes
• Use it as a reference for similar projects
• Suggest improvements or report issues

📄 License

This project was created for educational purposes as part of a diploma program.

👨‍💻 Author

Created as a diploma project in 2023.

📞 Contact

For any questions about this project, please use the contact form within the application or refer to the documentation in the doc/ folder.

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