Chapter 2: Data Source and Tools & Technologies We Used

Data Source

Data Sources Used in EduLink

1. Cloud Firestore

   • Used as the primary NoSQL database to store structured data such as:

     • Users (students and professors)

     • Courses

     • Assignments

     • Q&A forum posts

     • Messages (chat)

   • Supports real-time data sync across devices.

2. Supabase Storage

   • Used to store and retrieve large files such as:

     • PDFs

     • Video lectures

     • Images (e.g., profile pictures or course materials)

3. Local Storage (SharedPreferences)

   • Used for temporary or cached data like:

     • Theme preferences (Dark/Light mode)

     • User login status/session

     • Recent activities or local app settings

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Technologies Used

The following tools and technologies were utilized throughout this project:

• VS Code:

  • used as our main code editor for building and debugging the app efficiently

• Figma:

  • used to design the user interface and prototype the app layout before development

• GitHub:

  • used to collaborate as a team, manage version control, and store our project code

• Firebase:

  • handled user authentication, real-time database, and push notifications

• Supabase:

  • for cloud storage , flexible database management and real-time syncing features

• Trello:

  • helped us manage tasks, track progress, and organize our workflow as a team

• Canva:

  • Used during pre - development and to design simple visuals like the logo, mockups, and some presentation graphics during the early stages