SE-StudyCenter

SE-StudyCenter is a full-stack web application for sharing CS study materials, notes, and summaries using a Card-based UI and Markdown editor.

🚀 Quick Start

Get started in one step:

python3 start.py

This script handles everything: environment setup, dependencies, database seeding, and server launch.

Access the App:

• Frontend: http://localhost:5173
• Backend API: http://localhost:8000/docs

Login Credentials:

• Student: alice / password123
• Professor: prof_smith / password123

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✨ Features

• Markdown Notes: Create and preview rich text study notes.
• Card UI: Organize content visually with topic badges.
• Engagement: Like, comment, and share notes.
• Role-Based Access: Professors manage courses/topics; students contribute content.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Python (FastAPI), SQLAlchemy, SQLite.
• Frontend: React (TypeScript, Vite), React Mde.

💻 Developer Guide

Manual Setup

If you prefer manual control:

1. Backend: Create venv, install requirements.txt, run uvicorn src.backend.main:app --reload.
2. Frontend: cd src/frontend, npm install, npm run dev.

Troubleshooting

• Connection Failed? Try an Incognito window or clear localStorage.
• Ports in Use? Run pkill -f uvicorn && pkill -f vite to free ports 8000/5173.
• Reset Application? Run python3 start.py again to clean and restart.

Documentation

• Database Schema
• Project Charter
• Troubleshooting Details

👥 Team

Yi Xing