Welcome to EduChain

Welcome to EduChain, the enhanced EduChain Admin dashboard powering a blockchain education platform designed for Northern Nigeria. EduChain addresses challenges like limited internet connectivity and digital literacy gaps, leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology and the Gemini API to deliver an engaging and accessible learning experience.

EduChain Link Hosted On Vercel

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🚀 Features

• User & Course Management: Seamlessly register students, onboard instructors, and organize blockchain-related courses.
• AI-Enhanced Learning: Create dynamic learning experiences with quizzes and interactive content via the Gemini API.
• Offline Access: Enable downloadable content for users with limited internet connectivity.
• Multilingual Support: Offer educational content in English and Hausa.
• Community Engagement: Support discussion forums and learning groups to enhance collaboration.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor learner progress and deliver personalized recommendations.
• Cultural Relevance: Tailor educational content to meet the unique needs of Northern Nigeria.

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🛠️ Technology Stack

• Frontend: Next.js (React framework)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• AI Integration: Gemini API

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📌 Prerequisites

Before setting up the project, ensure you have:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Git
• A text editor like VS Code

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👥 Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd EduChain-Admin

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add:

   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key

   ⚠️ Note: Never hardcode sensitive information in the source code.

4. Run the Development Server:

   npm run dev

   The application will be accessible at http://localhost:3000.

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🔗 Gemini API Integration

1. Obtain an API Key:
   Sign up with the Gemini API provider to receive your API key.

2. Configure the API Key in .env:

   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

3. Test the API Call:

   curl "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/gemini-2.0-flash:generateContent?key=$GEMINI_API_KEY" \
   -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
   -X POST \
   -d '{ "contents": [{ "parts":[{"text": "Explain how AI works"}] }] }'

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🛠️ Troubleshooting

Invalid or Unexpected Token Error

• This issue in components/ui/alert.tsx can be resolved by ensuring proper syntax is used.

CssSyntaxError: Undefined font-lato

• Ensure that font-lato is configured in tailwind.config.js:

  module.exports = {
    theme: {
      extend: {
        fontFamily: {
          lato: ['Lato', 'sans-serif']
        }
      }
    }
  }

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🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the Repository
2. Create a Feature Branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit Your Changes and Submit a Pull Request

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🐜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.