Learning Management System (LMS)

🚀 Overview

This is a full-stack enterprise-grade Learning Management System (LMS) named PINAAK Edutech built using modern technologies. It provides a scalable and robust platform for managing courses, user authentication, payments, and content delivery.

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend

• Next.js – React-based framework for SSR and static site generation.
• Redux Toolkit – State management solution.
• Tailwind CSS – Utility-first CSS framework.
• Shadcn – UI components for modern design.
• TypeScript – Strongly typed JavaScript.
• Framer Motion – Animation library for React.
• React Hook Form – Form management.
• Zod – Schema validation.
• Stripe – Payment integration.

Backend

• Node.js – JavaScript runtime.
• Express.js – Backend framework for handling API routes.
• Docker – Containerization for deployment.
• AWS Lambda – Serverless computing.
• AWS API Gateway – Managing API endpoints.
• AWS DynamoDB – NoSQL database.
• AWS S3 – File storage.
• AWS CloudFront – Content delivery network.

Authentication

• Clerk – User authentication and management.

Hosting & Deployment

• Frontend: Deployed on Vercel.
• Backend: Hosted on AWS Lambda & API Gateway.

📂 Features

✅ User Authentication – Secure login and signup with Clerk.
✅ Course Management – Instructors can create, update, and manage courses.
✅ Dynamic Learning Paths – Users can enroll and track progress.
✅ Payment Integration – Stripe for secure transactions.
✅ File Uploads – AWS S3 storage for course materials.
✅ Fast Content Delivery – AWS CloudFront for optimized media delivery.
✅ State Management – Redux Toolkit for global state handling.
✅ Form Handling – React Hook Form & Zod for validation.
✅ Containerized Deployment – Docker for easy scaling.

📦 Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js & npm installed.
• AWS account setup.
• Docker installed.

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-repo/lms-project.git
cd lms-project

Install Dependencies

npm install

Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file and configure the required environment variables:

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_FRONTEND_API=<your-clerk-api>
NEXT_PUBLIC_STRIPE_PUBLIC_KEY=<your-stripe-key>
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=<your-aws-key>
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=<your-aws-secret>

Run the Development Server

npm run dev

Run Backend Services

docker-compose up

🚀 Deployment

Frontend Deployment (Vercel)

vercel --prod

Backend Deployment (AWS Lambda & API Gateway)

Use AWS SAM or Serverless Framework to deploy the backend.

📌 Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (feature/your-feature).
3. Commit your changes.
4. Push to your branch.
5. Create a pull request.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

📞 Contact

For questions or support, reach out via:

• Email: dwivedishashwat176@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashwat-dwivedi-1264a6259/
• GitHub Issues

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Happy Coding! 🚀