ExamPlatform
ExamPlatform is a robust online examination and assessment system designed for educational institutions. Built with Django 3.2.4, the platform features a microservices architecture with a separate backend API and frontend application. The system enables universities and educational organizations to conduct digital exams, manage student assessments, and process results efficiently. Key features include asynchronous media processing with Celery, Stripe payment integration for exam fees, AWS S3 cloud storage, and Docker containerization for easy deployment. The platform supports video/audio exam content, secure user authentication, and scalable database architecture with MySQL.
Overview
ExamPlatform is a robust online examination and assessment system designed for educational institutions. Built with Django 3.2.4, the platform features a microservices architecture with a separate backend API and frontend application. The system enables universities and educational organizations to conduct digital exams, manage student assessments, and process results efficiently. Key features include asynchronous media processing with Celery, Stripe payment integration for exam fees, AWS S3 cloud storage, and Docker containerization for easy deployment. The platform supports video/audio exam content, secure user authentication, and scalable database architecture with MySQL.
Key Features
Full-stack exam management system
Secure user authentication and authorization
Asynchronous task processing with Celery
AWS S3 cloud storage for media files
Docker containerization for easy deployment
MySQL database for scalable data storage
RESTful API architecture
Background job processing and notifications
Technical Highlights
Implemented microservices architecture with separate backend API and frontend
Integrated Celery for asynchronous task processing and background jobs
Developed RESTful API for frontend-backend communication
Integrated Stripe payment gateway for secure exam fee transactions
Configured AWS S3 for scalable cloud storage of media files
Implemented Docker containerization with multi-service orchestration
Challenges and Solutions
Separate Frontend and Backend Communication
Designed RESTful API architecture for seamless communication between Django frontend and backend services
Media Processing Performance
Implemented Celery async processing for video/audio exam content to handle resource-intensive operations
Payment Security
Integrated Stripe payment gateway with secure API endpoints and transaction logging
Containerization and Deployment
Set up Docker Compose for multi-service orchestration with proper service isolation and networking
Technologies
Backend Framework
Database
Task Queue
Media Processing
Payment
Cloud Storage
Infrastructure
Project Information
- Status
- Completed
- Year
- 2024
- Architecture
- Microservices Architecture
- Category
- Full-Stack Development