Eastern University Social Media Management System

Overview

The Eastern University Social Media Management System is a platform developed using raw PHP for students and faculty to manage social interactions within the university community. It enables sharing updates, connecting with peers, and engaging in discussions to foster collaboration.

What is a Social Media Management System?

A Social Media Management System (SMMS) allows users to create, schedule, analyze, and engage with social media content, streamlining their activities for effective communication and audience engagement.

Features

• User Registration and Authentication
  
  Secure user login with email verification.

• Profile Management
  
  Users can create and update personal profiles.

• Post Creation and Management
  
  Create, edit, and delete posts, including text and images.

• Friendship System
  
  Connect with others via friend requests.

• Real-Time Notifications
  
  Receive live notifications for interactions.

• Search Functionality
  
  Search for friends and posts easily.

• Commenting and Liking
  
  Engage with posts through comments and likes.

• Responsive Design
  
  Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

How It Works

1. User Registration
   
   Users sign up with their email and create a password.

2. User Profiles
   
   Customize profiles with pictures and bios.

3. Creating Posts
   
   Share updates and resources through posts.

4. Connecting with Others
   
   Manage friendships and connections.

5. Engagement
   
   Like and comment on friends' posts.

6. Notifications
   
   Stay updated on activities.

7. Analytics (Future Scope)
   
   Analyze user engagement and post performance.

User Interface

• Home Page
  
  Displays a feed of recent posts and options to create new content.

• Profile Page
  
  Shows user posts and personal information.

• Notifications Page
  
  Lists recent notifications for user engagement.

• Search Bar
  
  Quickly find friends or posts by keywords.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Ahsanjuly29/EUSocialMediaMS-php.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd EUSocialMediaMS-php

3. Set Up the Environment:

   • Ensure you have PHP and a web server (like XAMPP or WAMP) installed.
   • Create a MySQL database and import the provided SQL file from the db directory.
   • Update the database configuration in config.php with your credentials.

4. Start the Server:

   • Launch Apache and MySQL from your server control panel.

5. Access the Application: Open your browser and go to http://localhost/EUSocialMediaMS-php.

Technologies Used

• Backend: PHP (raw)
• Database: MySQL
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository, make changes, and submit a pull request. Ensure you adhere to coding standards and document your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.