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Study Group Dashboard

A collaborative platform for students to discuss assignments, share resources, and work together in real-time.

Features

  • Discussion Threads: Post and discuss assignments, quizzes, and course topics
  • Real-time Chat: Live messaging with typing indicators
  • Online Users: See who's currently active
  • User Profiles: Each user has a username and profile
  • Persistent Storage: All discussions are saved for future reference
  • User Management: Add and invite new users to join

Project Structure

β”œβ”€β”€ backend/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ database/
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ migrations.ts    # Database schema setup
β”‚   β”‚   └── queries.ts       # Database query functions
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ routes/
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ auth.ts         # User authentication
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ discussions.ts  # Discussion thread management
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ messages.ts     # Real-time messaging
β”‚   β”‚   └── users.ts        # User management
β”‚   └── index.ts            # Main server entry point
β”œβ”€β”€ frontend/
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ components/
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ App.tsx         # Main application component
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ Chat.tsx        # Real-time chat component
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ DiscussionList.tsx # Discussion threads list
β”‚   β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ OnlineUsers.tsx # Online users sidebar
β”‚   β”‚   └── UserProfile.tsx # User profile management
β”‚   β”œβ”€β”€ index.html          # Main HTML template
β”‚   └── index.tsx           # Frontend entry point
└── shared/
    └── types.ts            # Shared TypeScript types

Getting Started

  1. Visit the Application: The app is now live and ready to use!
  2. Create Your Username: Enter a username to join the study group (no registration required)
  3. Start Collaborating:
    • Create discussions for assignments, quizzes, and course topics
    • Chat in real-time with your study group
    • See who's online and invite new members
    • Review past discussions anytime

Key Features in Detail

πŸ“ Discussion Threads

  • Categories: Organize by Assignment, Quiz, Course Topic, or General
  • Persistent Storage: All discussions are saved for future reference
  • Rich Context: Each discussion includes title, description, and creator info

πŸ’¬ Real-time Chat

  • Live Messaging: Instant message delivery using Server-Sent Events
  • General Chat: Open discussion space for quick questions
  • Discussion-specific Chat: Focused conversations within each topic
  • Message History: Full conversation history preserved

πŸ‘₯ User Management

  • Online Status: See who's currently active (last 5 minutes)
  • User Profiles: View member information and join dates
  • Easy Invites: Generate shareable links to invite new members
  • No Registration: Just pick a username and start collaborating

πŸ”„ Real-time Updates

  • Live Message Delivery: Messages appear instantly for all users
  • Online Status Updates: Real-time updates of who's active
  • Automatic Refresh: No need to reload the page

Usage Tips

  • Create Focused Discussions: Use specific titles and categories to keep topics organized
  • Use General Chat: Perfect for quick questions, announcements, and casual conversation
  • Check Back Regularly: Help your study group members by staying active
  • Invite Friends: Use the invite feature to grow your study group
  • Review Before Exams: Past discussions are great study material!

Technology Stack

  • Backend: Hono (TypeScript API framework)
  • Frontend: React with TypeScript
  • Database: SQLite for persistent storage
  • Real-time: Server-Sent Events for live updates
  • Styling: TailwindCSS
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