
Collaborative Study Groups with Chat & Shared Notes
Objective:
To develop a platform where students can form or join study groups, collaborate via real-time chat, and share notes or resources, enhancing peer learning and academic support.
Key Features:
Student Panel:
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Create or join study groups by subject/topic
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Real-time group chat (text + media)
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Upload and share notes (PDFs, images, docs)
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Collaborative editing of shared documents (like Google Docs)
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Search for public groups by subject or tags
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Set reminders for group study sessions
Instructor Panel (Optional):
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Monitor or moderate study groups
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Share additional study material or clarify doubts
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Host mini Q&A or discussions
Admin Panel:
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Manage users and study groups
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Flag or remove inappropriate content
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View active/inactive groups and user participation
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Moderate chats and file uploads
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Generate reports: most active groups, shared files, etc.
Tech Stack:
Layer | Technology |
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Frontend | React.js / Angular / Vue.js |
Backend | Node.js + Express / Django / Spring Boot |
Database | MongoDB / Firebase Realtime DB / MySQL |
Authentication | JWT / OAuth 2.0 |
Chat Functionality | Socket.io / Firebase Realtime Chat |
File Sharing | AWS S3 / Firebase Storage / Cloudinary |
Collaborative Editing | Etherpad / Yjs / Firepad / TipTap + CRDT |
Hosting | Heroku / Vercel / Netlify / AWS |
Workflow (Step-by-Step):
1. User Onboarding
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Students register/login securely.
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Search or create study groups.
2. Group Collaboration
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Group chat enabled using real-time WebSocket/Firebase.
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Students can upload & download study materials.
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Shared documents can be edited in real-time (Markdown/Docs).
3. Study Scheduling
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Add group events with time and date.
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Optional integration with Google Calendar.
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Notifications for upcoming sessions.
4. Group Insights
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View shared files and members' contributions.
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Admin can view active groups and content health.