# 🚀 EduMetrix UK Platform - Launch Instructions

## ✅ **Ready to Launch - No Login Required!**

The platform is configured for **development mode** with **automatic login bypass**. All three portals will launch directly to their dashboards without requiring any login credentials.

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## 🎯 **Quick Start Options**

### **Option 1: Launch All Portals (Recommended)**
```bash
./start-all-portals.sh
```
**This will start:**
- 🔵 **Admin Portal**: http://localhost:3001
- 🟢 **Teacher Portal**: http://localhost:3002  
- 🟣 **Student Portal**: http://localhost:3003
- 🔧 **Backend API**: https://backend.edumetrix.uk

### **Option 2: Launch Individual Portals**
```bash
# Admin Portal Only
./start-admin.sh

# Teacher Portal Only  
./start-teacher.sh

# Student Portal Only
./start-student.sh
```

### **Option 3: Manual Launch**
```bash
# Start Backend
node server.js

# In separate terminals:
cd client && PORT=3001 REACT_APP_PORTAL_TYPE=admin npm start
cd client && PORT=3002 REACT_APP_PORTAL_TYPE=teacher npm start  
cd client && PORT=3003 REACT_APP_PORTAL_TYPE=student npm start
```

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## 🎯 **Auto-Login Users**

Each portal automatically logs you in as:

- **🔵 Admin Portal**: Development Admin (admin@edumetrix.uk)
- **🟢 Teacher Portal**: Development Teacher (teacher@edumetrix.uk) 
- **🟣 Student Portal**: Development Student (student@edumetrix.uk)

**No passwords required!** You'll be redirected directly to the dashboard.

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## 📱 **Portal Features**

### **🔵 Admin Portal (Port 3001)**
- **Dashboard** - Overview statistics and trends
- **Students Management** - View, edit, search 127 sample students
- **Teachers Management** - Manage 24 sample teachers with ratings
- **Finance** - Invoice management with payment tracking
- **Class Scheduler** - Advanced scheduling system
- **Calendar View** - Visual class overview
- **Reports** - Analytics and insights

### **🟢 Teacher Portal (Port 3002)**  
- **Dashboard** - Teacher-specific metrics
- **My Classes** - Class management with join functionality
- **Homework** - Create, grade, and manage assignments
- **Attendance** - Mark and track student attendance
- **Students** - View assigned students and performance
- **Reports** - Teaching analytics
- **Chat** - Communication system

### **🟣 Student Portal (Port 3003)**
- **Dashboard** - Student progress overview  
- **My Classes** - Join classes and view schedule
- **Homework** - Submit assignments and view grades
- **Attendance** - Personal attendance tracking
- **Teachers** - View teacher profiles and ratings
- **Invoices** - Billing and payment history

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## 🗂️ **Sample Data Included**

The platform comes with comprehensive sample data:

- **127 Students** with complete profiles, grades, attendance
- **24 Teachers** with qualifications, ratings, earnings
- **Multiple Classes** with realistic scheduling
- **Homework/Assignments** with submissions and grading
- **Financial Records** with invoices and payments
- **Chat Messages** and activity logs

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## 🛠️ **Technical Details**

### **Ports Used**
- **3001** - Admin Portal
- **3002** - Teacher Portal  
- **3003** - Student Portal
- **5001** - Backend API

### **Log Files**
- `server.log` - Backend server logs
- `admin-portal.log` - Admin portal logs
- `teacher-portal.log` - Teacher portal logs
- `student-portal.log` - Student portal logs

### **Stop All Services**
```bash
# Kill all portal processes
pkill -f "PORT=300"
pkill -f "node server.js"

# Or press Ctrl+C in the terminal running start-all-portals.sh
```

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## 🎨 **Modern UI Features**

- **Enterprise-Grade Design** - Professional, polished interface
- **Atomic Design System** - Consistent, maintainable components
- **Gradient Themes** - Beautiful color schemes and animations
- **Responsive Layout** - Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- **Interactive Elements** - Hover effects, transitions, micro-interactions
- **Data Tables** - Advanced search, sort, filter, pagination
- **Dashboard Analytics** - Real-time statistics and trends

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## 🚨 **Troubleshooting**

### **Port Already in Use**
```bash
# Kill processes on specific ports
lsof -ti:3001 | xargs kill -9
lsof -ti:3002 | xargs kill -9  
lsof -ti:3003 | xargs kill -9
lsof -ti:5001 | xargs kill -9
```

### **Dependencies Missing**
```bash
# Install backend dependencies
npm install

# Install frontend dependencies  
cd client && npm install
```

### **Browser Not Opening Automatically**
Manually navigate to:
- Admin: http://localhost:3001
- Teacher: http://localhost:3002
- Student: http://localhost:3003

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## ✨ **Key Features**

✅ **No Login Required** - Direct dashboard access  
✅ **Rich Sample Data** - Realistic, comprehensive test data  
✅ **Enterprise UI** - Professional, modern design  
✅ **Full CRUD Operations** - Create, read, update, delete  
✅ **Real-time Updates** - Live data refresh  
✅ **Mobile Responsive** - Works on all devices  
✅ **Advanced Tables** - Search, sort, filter, pagination  
✅ **Role-Based Access** - Admin, Teacher, Student views  
✅ **Modern Components** - Buttons, forms, charts, dialogs  
✅ **Professional Navigation** - Breadcrumbs, menus, layouts  

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## 🎉 **Ready to Launch!**

Run `./start-all-portals.sh` and the browser will automatically open all three portals. Each portal will immediately redirect to its dashboard with full functionality and sample data.

**Perfect for testing, demonstrations, and development!**