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# Developing a Centralized Student Database with FOSS Overflow '24

## About

In the vibrant world of open source, I recently embarked on a journey with FOSS Overflow, a month-long open source program hosted by Google Developer Student Clubs and OpenLake at IIT Bhilai.

I was selected as a mentee for the Student Database COSA project, working closely with mentors Aayush Krishnan and Bhuvnesh Sharma. This opportunity perfectly aligned with my tech stack and previous experiences.

## The Project

Student Database COSA acts as central student database that hosts serialized data of all the students with a captivating UI for retrieval and modifications. This project was about improving the website in terms of usability and security.

## Contributions

During my tenure, I worked on several key features:

- [**Passport Authentication**](https://github.com/OpenLake/Student_Database_COSA/pull/31): I developed Login and Signup pages along with integrating passport authentication for implementing local and google login options.

- [**Ticketing System**](https://github.com/OpenLake/Student_Database_COSA/pull/34): I implemented a feature where users can report and request changes in their student profiles while admins can conveniently view and review them.

- [**User Dashboard**](https://github.com/OpenLake/Student_Database_COSA/pull/33): Implement Personalized User Dashboard for each user displays the User's Student Details from the Database on the Home Page.

- [**Improving Security**](https://github.com/OpenLake/Student_Database_COSA/pull/34): Improving security using sanitization, validation, error handling and permission handling.


## Experience

Working on this project was a transformative experience for me. I gained valuable insights into Web Development and Database Management. I also learned to overcome challenges and seek solution, enhancing my problem-solving skills.

## Learnings

My journey with Student Database COSA equipped me with the following skills and knowledge:

- Understanding of web servers, authentication, and databases.
- Familiarity Express.js and React.js.
- Proficiency in Javascript and making secure APIs.

## Conclusion

I express my gratitude to my mentors, Aayush Krishnan and Bhuvnesh Sharma, for their guidance and support throughout this journey.