PrepUp - AI-Powered Study Planner & Quiz Generator

Inspiration

Students struggle with organizing study materials, creating effective study plans, and finding relevant practice questions. We wanted to build an AI-powered solution that could transform how students learn and prepare for exams.

What it does

PrepUp is an intelligent study companion that revolutionizes how students learn and prepare for exams. Our AI-powered platform takes your study materials and creates personalized learning experiences.

Key Features: • Smart Study Planning: Upload documents and get AI-generated study plans tailored to your goals • Personalized Quizzes: Practice with quizzes created from your own study materials
• Progress Tracking: Visualize your learning journey with detailed analytics and achievements • Document Management: Organize and manage all your study resources in one place • AI Tutor Chat: Get instant help and explanations through our intelligent chat system • PDF Export: Download your study plans for offline review

How we built it

Tech Stack: • Frontend: React with Vite and Tailwind CSS for a modern, responsive UI • Backend: FastAPI (Python) for robust API endpoints and AI integration • Database & Auth: Supabase for user authentication and data management • AI Integration: OpenRouter API for intelligent study plan generation and quiz creation • Deployment: Vercel (Frontend) + Render (Backend) for scalable hosting

Development Process:

Designed the user interface with focus on student-friendly UX
Built the FastAPI backend with document processing and AI integration
Implemented Supabase authentication and database management
Created the AI-powered study plan generator and quiz system
Deployed frontend and backend to production platforms

Challenges we ran into

• AI Integration Complexity: Integrating multiple AI services for different features (study planning, quiz generation, chat) • File Upload & Processing: Handling various document formats and extracting meaningful content for AI processing • Real-time Chat System: Building an intuitive AI tutor chat interface with proper error handling • Deployment Configuration: Setting up proper environment variables and CORS for frontend-backend communication • User Experience: Creating an interface that's both powerful and easy to use for students

Accomplishments that we're proud of

• Complete Full-Stack Application: Successfully built and deployed a production-ready study app • AI-Powered Features: Implemented intelligent study planning and personalized quiz generation • Modern Tech Stack: Used cutting-edge technologies (React, FastAPI, Supabase) effectively • User-Centric Design: Created an intuitive interface that students can easily navigate • Scalable Architecture: Built a system that can handle multiple users and grow with demand

What we learned

• AI Integration Best Practices: How to effectively integrate multiple AI services into a single application • Full-Stack Development: Managing complex frontend-backend interactions and deployment • User Experience Design: Creating interfaces that are both powerful and accessible • Database Design: Implementing proper user authentication and data management with Supabase • Deployment Strategies: Setting up production environments with proper configuration

What's next for PrepUp

• Mobile App Development: Create native mobile applications for iOS and Android • Advanced AI Features: Implement more sophisticated AI algorithms for better study recommendations • Collaborative Learning: Add features for study groups and peer learning • Integration with Learning Management Systems: Connect with popular LMS platforms • Analytics Dashboard: Provide detailed insights into learning patterns and progress • Multi-language Support: Expand to support multiple languages for global accessibility

Live Demo: https://prep-up-study-app.vercel.app/

GitHub: https://github.com/prishaakumar/PrepUp-study-app