bianca255/techbridge-lms

Learning Management System for African Children - Bridging the Digital Divide # TechBridge Learning Management System > A comprehensive learning management system designed to bridge the digital divide for underprivileged African children (aged 8-18). ## 📋 Quick Start Guide ### Prerequisites - **Node.js** (v18.0.0 or higher) - Download here - **MongoDB** (v5.0 or higher) - Install guide - **Git** - Download here ### Installation & Setup **Step 1: Clone Repository** ```bash git clone github.com cd techbridge ``` **Step 2: Install Dependencies** ```bash # Backend dependencies cd server npm install # Frontend dependencies cd ../client npm install ``` **Step 3: Configure Environment** Create `.env` file in `server` directory: ```env MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/techbridge JWT_SECRET=your-super-secure-secret-key PORT=5000 NODE_ENV=development CORS_ORIGIN=localhost ``` **Step 4: Start MongoDB** ```bash # Windows net start MongoDB # macOS/Linux brew services start mongodb/brew/mongodb-community # or sudo systemctl start mongod ``` **Step 5: Seed Database** ```bash cd server node seed.js ``` **Step 6: Start Application** ```bash # Terminal 1 - Backend (from server directory) npm start # Terminal 2 - Frontend (from client directory) cd ../client npm start ``` **Step 7: Access Application** - Frontend: localhost - Backend API: localhost ### Demo Accounts - **Teacher:** teacher@techbridge.com / Teacher123! - **Student:** Register new account or use existing credentials ## 🌟 Features ### Core Learning Features - **Interactive Courses**: Video, text, and interactive content - **Quiz System**: Multiple question types with automated grading (3 attempts max, 24hr cooldown) - **Assignment System**: Due dates with late penalties (10% per day, max 7 days) - **Progress Tracking**: Real-time monitoring with grading formula (40% quizzes + 40% assignments + 20% participation) - * …