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Pull Request: Full-Stack Upgradation (Auth Routing, Dynamic Notices, and AI Chatbot)

Associated Issue

Closes #[Insert Issue Number]

Type of Change

  • Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
  • New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
  • Refactoring & optimization

Detailed Description of Changes

1. Backend Upgrades & Bug Fixes

  • Notice Board Schema & Controller:
    • Created Notice.js Mongoose schema.
    • Rewrote noticeController.js to retrieve/create notices from MongoDB with auto-seeding.
    • Mounted routes under /api/notices in server.js and removed duplicate require statements.
  • Role-Based Auth:
    • Added role to User.js.
    • Updated Authcontroller.js register and login endpoints to handle and return roles.

2. Frontend Routing & UX Polish

  • Router Mapping:
    • Mapped /login, /register, and role-based versions /login/:role, /register/:role in App.jsx.
  • Stateful Navbar:
    • Modified Navbar.jsx to consume AuthContext.
    • Shows dynamic profile link and Sign Out options instead of login links when authenticated.
  • Dynamic Student Dashboard & Notices:
    • Updated student dashboard Student.jsx to show user name dynamically.
    • Updated Notices.jsx and Home.jsx to render dynamic notices as cards.

3. Floating AI Support Chatbot

  • Interactive AI Assistant:
    • Created Chatbot.jsx floating chatbot, utilizing the Gemini AI API via geminiService.js.
    • Features sliding chat window, message list, typing indicators, and auto-scroll.

How to Test

  1. Set up backend .env variables (MONGO_URL, JWT_SECRET, PORT).
  2. Start the backend: npm run dev in backend.
  3. Start the frontend: npm run dev in frontend.
  4. Click Get Started in the Navbar, select As Student, sign up, and log in. Verify redirection to /student and check the updated Navbar options.
  5. Verify the Notice Board on the homepage loads notices dynamically from MongoDB.
  6. Click the floating robot bubble in the bottom right, type a question, and verify the Gemini AI response.