Inspiration

As students, we often struggle with organizing our academic workload, staying on top of deadlines, and connecting with like-minded peers for collaboration. Many existing platforms either focus on academic tracking or social networking but fail to integrate both seamlessly. StudyZee was born out of the need for a one-stop solution that allows students to manage their coursework, assignments, and deadlines while also fostering connections through study groups, chat features, and event discovery.

Our goal was to create a comprehensive and intuitive platform that enhances both academic performance and the overall university experience.

What it does

StudyZee provides a range of features to streamline academic life:

Course & Assignment Management: Store course details, track assignment deadlines, weightage, and grades.
Smart Social Connections: Connect with students based on courses, academic goals, study level, and background.
Study Groups & Private Chat: Join or create study groups, collaborate in real-time, and share insights.
Event Discovery: Explore university events tailored to specific academic and social interests.
Study Tools: Create and save flashcards, upload and organize notes, and revise efficiently with built-in practice features.

How we built it

Frontend: Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for an intuitive and seamless user experience.
Backend: Powered by Flask, handling authentication, data storage, and real-time interactions.
Database: Supabase for storing user data, courses, assignments, study groups, and chat messages.
Authentication: Flask-Login integrated with our custom SQL user table to ensure a secure and centralized login system.
File Storage: Supabase Storage for document and note uploads.
Real-Time Features: WebSockets for instant messaging and live notifications.

Challenges we ran into

Handling File Uploads Efficiently: We needed to ensure smooth multi-file uploads and proper storage structuring in Supabase.
Building a Scalable Social System: Creating a robust friends system with requests, connections, and automatic chat room creation.
Integrating Real-Time Features: Implementing WebSockets to provide live chat and instant notifications without overwhelming the server.
Recommendation Logic: Designing an effective recommendation system to match students based on common academic interests.
User Experience Optimization: Ensuring the interface is clean, intuitive, and responsive across all devices.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully built a fully functional prototype integrating course management, social networking, and study tools in one platform.
Implemented a secure and scalable authentication system using Flask-Login.
Developed a real-time chat system that automatically creates private rooms upon accepted friend requests.
Created an intelligent recommendation system that connects students based on their academic profiles.
Designed an easy-to-use flashcard and note management system to improve revision and study efficiency.

What we learned

Optimizing Flask with Supabase: Gained experience in handling authentication, data retrieval, and storage efficiently.
WebSocket Implementation: Learned how to build a real-time messaging system for seamless communication.
User-Centric Design: Understood the importance of UI/UX in creating an engaging and easy-to-use platform.
Handling Large-Scale Data: Improved skills in managing and structuring database queries for performance optimization.
Collaboration & Agile Development: Worked as a team to solve complex problems iteratively, ensuring the app's usability and efficiency.

What's next for StudyZee

Mobile App Version: Develop a mobile-friendly version for better accessibility.
AI-Powered Study Assistance: Integrate AI-driven recommendations for personalized study plans and flashcard suggestions.
Expanded Collaboration Features: Add video call functionality for virtual study sessions.
Gamification & Productivity Tracking: Implement a reward system and productivity analytics to keep students motivated.
More Advanced Event Discovery: Enable personalized event recommendations and RSVP tracking.
Integration with Learning Platforms: Connect with external learning tools like Google Drive, Notion, and Canvas for seamless study material management.