Discussion forum

Prof. Uma maheswari

Group members:-

Mvvm Sameer

12MSE1082

Rajeev Desai

12MSE1098

B Sai Charan

12MSE1185

1. Abstract

Discussion

forum is the online system which can be used for discussion

among
Students and professors. It will be used for Discussion and share their materials. In
this Discuss forum at first user should register in it after he can join to conversation
amongStudents .Their is mailing system also so user can send their mails to other
students.

2.Introduction

Student Forum is a portal for students and faculty to share their knowledge
with all other members.
Any member can upload a file(Text, Image, Video) and others can see it.
There will also be a discussions page where doubts can be cleared and
quality discussions can be had.

Module1: Front End

The front end will include User Interface and User Interaction.
We plan on using Bootstrap Framework for responsive User Interface.
We will use CRAP Screen Design.

Module2: Back End

The back end will include of the backend code(PHP code)
and the database.
The main challenges are file access permissions, file
handling.
There will be separate login for faculty and student.
Faculty will approve student uploads for correctness.

3. System Requirements Specifications

3.1.1 Hardware interfaces
Memory minimum of 1GB RAM
Hard disk of 40 GB
Monitor
Mouse

 Keyboard

3.1.2 Software interfaces

Operating System

Windows7/8.

Front End

Xampp Server

Backend

My SQL

3.1.3 Project Plan with Gantt chart

4. EXISTING SYSTEM

5. PROPOSED SYSTEM

The proposed system will solve all the problems they are
facing now.
This software is generated in such a way that students and
lecturer can easily transfer their information.

USER INTERFACE DESIGN INCORPORATED IN THE FRONTEND:1) Organizing the display and gaining users attention
Positioning of elements in places the user expects them.
Good use of color coding, fonts, intensity and size.
Help and tool tips
2) Data Entry
Consistency of data entry transactions
Minimal input action by user.
Compatibility of data entry with displayed messages.
3) Navigating the interface
Use thumbnail images to preview larger ones.
Develop pages that will print properly.
4) Prevent errors
Gray out inappropriate actions.
Automatic completion
5.8GOLDEN RULES: Strive for consistency:o Help screens
o Color
o Fonts
6) Offer error prevention and simple error handling: We just display the error and also the message why the error
has occurred.
7) Permit easy reversal of actions
There is a back button which will help you to easy reversal of
the action.
8) Contrast
make different things different

 brings out dominant elements

mutes lesser elements
9) Repetition
repeat design throughout the interface
consistency
creates unity
10) Alignment
visually connects elements
creates a visual flow
11)Proximity
-groups related elements
-separates unrelated ones
12) Navigation
We have developed a page how to navigate so that it will be user
manual and also how to use the system will also be helpful.

6. SCREENSHOTS

7. REFERENCES