Student Management System

A full-stack web application for managing student records built with React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.

Features

• Complete CRUD operations for student records
• Modern UI with Tailwind CSS and dark mode support
• Search and filter capabilities
• Responsive design for all devices
• RESTful API with proper validation
• Error handling and notifications

Production Deployment

Prerequisites

• Docker and Docker Compose installed
• Git

Deployment Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/sms.git
   cd sms

2. Deploy with Docker Compose:

   docker-compose up -d

3. Access the application:

   • Frontend: http://localhost:5173
   • Backend API: http://localhost:5000/api
   • API Documentation: http://localhost:5000/api/docs

Environment Variables

Frontend Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the Frontend directory:

VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:5000/api
VITE_APP_TITLE=Student Management System

Backend Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the Backend directory:

PORT=5000
MONGODB_URI=mongodb://mongodb:27017
MONGODB_DBNAME=student_management
NODE_ENV=production
ALLOWED_ORIGINS=http://localhost:5173,https://yourdomain.com

Development Setup

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the Backend directory:

   cd Backend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the Frontend directory:

   cd Frontend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

Architecture

• Frontend: React.js with Vite, Tailwind CSS, React Router
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• API Documentation: Swagger
• Containerization: Docker

Production Optimizations

• Multi-stage Docker builds for smaller images
• Nginx for serving static files and API proxying
• Compression for faster load times
• Security headers with Helmet.js
• Error boundaries for graceful error handling
• Lazy loading for improved performance
• Connection pooling for database reliability
• Health checks for all services