🎓 Student Management System

⚠️ Note: This project is currently in active development mode!

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📑 Table of Contents

• 🎓 Student Management System
  • 📑 Table of Contents
  • 📖 Overview
  • ✨ Features
  • 🛠️ Tech Stack
  • 📸 Screenshots / Demo
    • Database Import Setup
    • Application Interface
  • 🚀 Getting Started
    • Prerequisites
    • 📥 Installation & Setup
      • Step 1: Clone the Repository
      • Step 2: Import Database in SQL Server
      • Step 3: Configure Connection String
      • Step 4: Build and Run
  • 🤝 Contributing
    • How to Contribute
    • Contribution Guidelines
  • 📝 License
  • 🙌 Acknowledgements
  • 📞 Contact & Support
  • 🗺️ Roadmap

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📖 Overview

Student Management System is a comprehensive Windows Forms application built with C# .NET Framework 4.8.1 and SQL Server. This solution is designed to help schools and educational institutions efficiently manage student records, admissions, library services, transportation, and daily operations in a streamlined and organized manner.

Perfect for small to medium-sized institutions looking for a reliable, user-friendly system to maintain student data and administrative tasks.

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✨ Features

• 📝 Student Admission – Register new students with comprehensive details
• ✏️ Update Student Details – Easily modify and update student information
• 📊 User-Friendly Interface – Intuitive navigation and clean design
• 🔍 Search & Filter – Quickly locate student records
• 📄 Reports Generation – Create detailed reports for students and classes
• 🚌 Transportation Management – Track student transportation details
• 📚 Library Management – Manage library resources and student borrowing

🎉 Hacktoberfest 2025 Ready!
We're actively looking for contributors to enhance this project. Your contributions are valuable and welcome!

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Component	Technology
Frontend	Windows Forms Application
Framework	.NET Framework 4.8.1
Backend	SQL Server 2021
Language	C#
Database	SQL Server
IDE	Visual Studio 2022 (Recommended)

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📸 Screenshots / Demo

Database Import Setup

Application Interface

📌 Application screenshots coming soon!
We're working on capturing the user interface. Check back for updates or contribute by adding screenshots!

What to expect:

• 🖥️ Main Dashboard with navigation
• 📝 Student Admission forms
• 👨‍💼 Admin Panel interface
• 📊 Reports and analytics views

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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• ✅ SQL Server 2021
• ✅ Visual Studio 2022 (Community Edition or higher)
• ✅ .NET Framework 4.8.1

📥 Installation & Setup

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/RabindranathChanda/Student_Management_System.git
cd Student_Management_System

Step 2: Import Database in SQL Server

1. Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
2. Right-click on Databases folder in Object Explorer
3. Select Import Data-tier Application
4. Click Next and browse to select the .bacpac file from the project
5. When prompted for database name, use: School
6. Complete the import wizard

💡 See the screenshot above for visual guidance on the import process.

Step 3: Configure Connection String

1. Open the SMS.sln file in Visual Studio 2022
2. Locate the connection string in the *.cs files (typically in database-related classes)
3. Update the connection string to match your SQL Server instance:

// Example connection string format
"Data Source=YOUR_SERVER_NAME;Initial Catalog=School;Integrated Security=True"

Step 4: Build and Run

1. Build the solution: Ctrl + Shift + B
2. Run the application: F5

💡 Pro Tip: Yes, configuration can be tricky... but remember: WE ARE SPIDER-MAN! 🕷️
Take it step by step, and you'll get there!

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🤝 Contributing

We love contributions! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation, your help is appreciated.

How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make your changes
4. Commit with a clear message:

   git commit -m "Add: Brief description of your changes"

5. Push to your branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

6. Open a Pull Request

Contribution Guidelines

• Follow C# coding conventions and best practices
• Write clear, descriptive commit messages
• Test your changes thoroughly before submitting
• Update documentation if you're adding new features
• Be respectful and constructive in discussions

For detailed guidelines, check out our CONTRIBUTING.md (if available).

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📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for complete details.

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🙌 Acknowledgements

• Creator: Rabindra Nath Chanda
• Inspired by: Real-world educational institution requirements
• Special Thanks: To all contributors helping improve this project
• Community: Hacktoberfest participants and open-source enthusiasts

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📞 Contact & Support

• Issues: Found a bug? Open an issue
• Discussions: Have questions? Start a discussion
• Developer: @RabindranathChanda

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🗺️ Roadmap

• Add student attendance tracking
• Implement fee management system
• Create mobile-responsive dashboard
• Add email notification system
• Implement role-based access control
• Generate PDF reports
• Add exam and grade management
• Implement backup and restore functionality

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Made with ❤️ by Rabindra Nath Chanda