Objective:

To develop an interactive e-learning platform that integrates a real-time code editor and compiler, enabling students to write, test, and execute code while learning programming concepts within the same environment.

Key Features:

Student Panel:

• User registration & login

• Access video tutorials & theory content

• Real-time code editor for various languages (C, C++, Python, Java, JS, etc.)

• Code execution with instant output & error display

• Submit coding assignments and challenges

• Auto-save feature for code drafts

• Dark/light mode for the code editor

• Track performance with leaderboard and badges

Instructor Panel:

• Upload programming tutorials (videos, PDFs)

• Create coding exercises and problems

• View student code submissions and results

• Provide feedback on code style, efficiency, and logic

• Conduct live coding sessions

Admin Panel:

• Manage users (students/instructors)

• Approve or reject uploaded content

• Monitor coding activity logs

• View analytics: most used language, most failed tests, etc.

• Manage compiler usage quotas

Tech Stack:

Workflow (Step-by-Step):

1. User Registration & Login

• Students and instructors sign up with email or social login.

• Role-based dashboard is shown upon login.

2. Course Browsing

• Students browse programming courses by category or difficulty.

• Enroll to access learning modules and problem sets.

3. Code Editor Integration

• Each lecture or lesson includes a real-time code editor.

• Monaco/Ace Editor provides syntax highlighting, line numbering, auto-complete.

• Students write code and click “Run” or “Compile”.

4. Backend Code Execution

• Code is sent via API (e.g., Judge0) to a cloud-based compiler.

• Backend securely processes the request, compiles, and returns output/errors.

• Result shown in the output terminal in the UI.

5. Assignments and Challenges

• Instructors create timed or untimed coding tasks.

• Students submit solutions which are auto-evaluated or manually graded.

• Submissions are tracked with timestamps and scores.

6. Live Coding Sessions (Optional)

• Instructor hosts live sessions via Zoom/Jitsi.

• Real-time collaborative coding using WebSockets or Firebase.

• Students can watch, ask questions, or code along.

7. Performance & Feedback

• Students view detailed reports on submission history.

• Leaderboards highlight top performers.

• Instructors provide code reviews and tips.

8. Admin Panel Activities

• Admins monitor code submission volume, compiler API usage.

• Flag plagiarism or policy violations.

• Manage compiler limits per user/IP.

Optional Advanced Features:

• Plagiarism detection in submitted code

• AI assistant for debugging help

• Version control for code snippets

• Voice-to-code for accessibility

• Gamified achievements for progress milestones

Outcome:

This platform allows engineering students to learn and practice coding in one place, promoting hands-on learning. The integration of real-time compilation builds immediate feedback loops, improving coding confidence and logical thinking.