EduNext - Next-Generation Learning Management System

EduNext is a highly scalable, full-stack Learning Management System (LMS) built with Next.js 16 (App Router) and TypeScript. Designed with a modern SaaS aesthetic, it provides a seamless educational experience from course discovery to automated certification.

Live Demo: EduNext on Vercel

Key Features

• Custom AI Assistant: An intelligent, context-aware chatbot trained on the platform's specific course data to guide users, answer curriculum queries, and recommend courses in real-time.
• Smart Course Player & Progress Tracking: Advanced video modules that track user progress accurately, ensuring prerequisites are met before advancing.
• Automated Assessment & Certification: A built-in exam engine that unlocks upon course completion. Successful evaluations automatically generate and issue digital certificates.
• Advanced Next.js Rendering: Strategic utilization of SSR, SSG, and ISR for lightning-fast page loads and maximum SEO performance.
• Enterprise-Grade Security & Auth: Robust authentication flow using NextAuth, with strictly protected routes for Users and Administrators.

Tech Stack & Architecture

• Core & Architecture: Next.js 16.1 (App Router), TypeScript
• UI & Styling: Tailwind CSS v4, Shadcn UI, Framer Motion
• State Management & Data Fetching: TanStack React Query v5, Axios
• Forms & Validation: Formik, Zod, Yup

Application Flow & Routing

• / - SEO-optimized Landing Page
• /courses & /courses/[id] - Course catalog with dynamic metadata
• /teachers & /teachers/[id] - Instructor profiles
• /login & /register - Secure authentication flows
• /user-panel - Personal dashboard and progress metrics
• /admin-panel - Platform management and analytics
• /payment - Secure transaction handling
• /certificate - Dynamic certificate generation logic

Getting Started Locally

To run this project on your local machine:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Edu-Next-Org/EduNext.git
   cd EduNext

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env.local file in the root directory and add:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_API_BASE_URL=https://edunext-api-docker.onrender.com/api

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Open your browser and visit:

   http://localhost:3000