SMART ATTENDANCE

This project is a web application named "Smart Attendance," developed by Croodles. It provides various functionalities for managing attendance efficiently.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Node.js: Make sure you have Node.js installed on your machine. You can download it from nodejs.org.
• Database: You need to have a database set up. Currently, the project uses MongoDB, but we are planning to ditch MongoDB in the future for a different database solution.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up and run the application:

1. Clone the Repository

   Clone the repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone <repository-url>

   Replace <repository-url> with the actual URL of the repository.

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

   Change your working directory to the project folder:

   cd smart-attendance

3. Install Dependencies

   Install the required dependencies using npm:

   npm install

4. Set Up Environment Variables

   Create a .env file in the root of the project and add your database connection string:

   MONGODB_URI=<your-database-connection-string>
   

   Replace <your-database-connection-string> with your actual database connection string. Note: We are planning to ditch MongoDB, so ensure that the connection string is updated accordingly when the database changes.

5. Run the Application

   Start the application using the following command:

   npm start

   The application will start running on http://localhost:4000/ by default.

6. Access the Application

   Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:4000/ to access the application.

Features

• User Portal: Users can log in to manage their attendance.
• Admin Dashboard: Admins can manage attendance records and user details.

Troubleshooting

• If you encounter any issues, ensure that your database service is running and that the connection string in the .env file is correct.
• Check the console for any error messages that may provide more information about the issue.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Developed by Croodles.
• Inspired by the need for a modern attendance management solution.