TrmSCII
A simple and efficient terminal-based school administration system.
Created on 28th February 2025
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TrmSCII
A simple and efficient terminal-based school administration system.
The problem TrmSCII solves
The Terminal-based School Management System simplifies school administration by providing an efficient way to manage students, teachers, and timetables.
Student & Teacher Management – Easily add, update, and retrieve student and teacher records.
Data Persistence – Stores information securely using file handling, ensuring no data loss.
Timetable Organization – Helps schools structure and display timetables neatly, reducing confusion.
User-Friendly Interface – A simple terminal-based UI makes it accessible without requiring additional software.
Quick Search & Retrieval – Uses efficient data structures like HashMap and ArrayList for fast lookups.
This system makes managing school operations faster, structured, and hassle-free, reducing the manual effort required for record-keeping. 🚀
Challenges I ran into
Challenges I Ran Into
Building the Terminal-based School Management System came with multiple challenges:
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File Handling & Data Persistence – Storing and retrieving records efficiently was tricky. I used BufferedReader, BufferedWriter, and File to manage data properly.
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User Input Handling & Validation – Invalid inputs often caused crashes. I used Scanner and try-catch blocks to handle errors gracefully.
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Data Search & Retrieval – Searching records with loops was slow. Using HashMaps and ArrayLists improved lookup efficiency.
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Terminal-Based UI Development – Designing a readable UI was difficult as I had to run the program after every change. Formatting print statements and structuring menus improved readability.
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Timetable Alignment Issues – The timetable display often misaligned due to varying string lengths. I solved this with string padding and formatting techniques.
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Maintaining a Large Codebase – The project has 600+ lines of code in a single Java file, making it hard to manage. I structured the code well but plan to refactor it into multiple classes for better readability.
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Handling Edge Cases & Exceptions – Unexpected inputs caused crashes. Using exception handling (try-catch) and proper error messages improved stability.
These challenges enhanced my Java skills, from file handling and collections to UI design and exception handling, making the system more robust! 🚀