EduConnect: A Collaborative Learning Platform

EduConnect is an Android-based digital space designed to bridge the communication gap between students and teachers. It provides a centralized platform for academic doubt management and community-driven knowledge sharing.

🚀 Project Overview

Students often struggle to clarify doubts outside the classroom due to a lack of interactive communication tools. EduConnect aims to:

• Bridge the Gap: Provide a digital space for seamless teacher-student interaction.

• Promote Collaboration: Foster an environment where students learn from both educators and peers.

• Increase Efficiency: Accelerate learning by providing timely responses to academic queries.

✨ Features

• Doubt Posting: Students can easily post academic questions in a centralized feed.

• Teacher Engagement: Teachers can provide detailed replies and use reactions to motivate students.

• Peer Interaction: Students can view, like, and save their peers' posts for future reference.

• User Management: Includes secure Login, Signup, and Password Recovery.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Language: Java — Handles business logic, event handling, and app workflow.

• UI Design: XML — Defines the structure, styling, and responsiveness of the layout.

• Backend: Firebase — Used for real-time data storage (Firestore), authentication, and notifications.

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⚙️ Installation & Setup

To get a local copy of this project up and running, follow these steps:

1. Prerequisites

• Android Studio (latest version recommended).
• JDK 8 or higher.
• A Firebase Account.

2. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/educonnect.git

3. Firebase Configuration

Since this project uses Firebase, you must link your own Firebase project:

1. Go to the Firebase Console.
2. Create a new project named "EduConnect".
3. Register your Android app using the package name found in your AndroidManifest.xml.
4. Download the google-services.json file.
5. Place the google-services.json file into the /app directory of your project.
6. Enable Email/Password Authentication and Cloud Firestore in the Firebase console.

4. Build and Run

1. Open the project in Android Studio.
2. Wait for Gradle to sync.
3. Connect an Android device or start an emulator.
4. Click the Run (green play button) to install the app.