ESD Fee Management System

A comprehensive Fee Management System built for educational institutions to manage student fees, bills, and payments.

🚀 Technology Stack

• Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Hibernate, MySQL
• Frontend: React.js, Node.js
• Database: MySQL

📋 Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 17 or later
• Node.js and npm
• MySQL Server

🛠️ Setup Instructions

1. Database Setup

1. Open your MySQL client (Workbench or CLI).
2. Create a new database named esd_project.
3. The application is configured to automatically create tables (ddl-auto=create) and seed initial data.

2. Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend directory.
2. Open src/main/resources/application.properties and update your MySQL username and password if different from default:

   spring.datasource.username=root
   spring.datasource.password=YOUR_PASSWORD

3. Run the application:

   ./mvnw spring-boot:run

   The backend will start on http://localhost:8080.

3. Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend directory.
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm start

   The frontend will run on http://localhost:3000.

🔑 Default Credentials

The system comes with a pre-configured admin account for testing:

• Role: Accounts Admin
• Email: accounts-admin@esd.edu
• Password: admin123

📝 Features

• Admin Dashboard: Manage fees, view student bills.
• Student Portal: View pending bills, payment history.
• Authentication: Secure login for admins and students.