ModuleTracker

A simple WPF desktop application for tracking study modules, self-study requirements, and study hours for university students.
The solution is built with .NET 6, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server LocalDB, and follows the MVVM pattern with logic in a separate class library.

Features

• User registration and login (with password hashing)
• Add multiple modules per semester (code, name, credits, class hours/week)
• Record number of weeks and semester start date
• Calculation of required self-study hours per module per week
• Record hours spent per module per day
• Real-time calculation of remaining self-study hours for current week
• Data persistence via SQL Server and Entity Framework Core
• Each user only sees their data
• Multi-threaded DB access for responsive UI
• LINQ used for data manipulation
• All business/data logic lives in a custom class library (SemesterCore)

Solution Structure

StudentSemesterManager.sln
├─ SemesterCore         # Class library for models, EF Core context, calculations, utilities
├─ StudentSemesterManager          # WPF MVVM application

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Visual Studio 2022 or later
• .NET 6 SDK
• SQL Server LocalDB (usually included with Visual Studio)

How to Run

1. Open StudentSemesterManager.sln in Visual Studio.
2. Build the solution to restore NuGet packages.
3. Ensure StudentSemesterManager is set as the startup project.
4. Run the application (F5 or Ctrl+F5).

The database will be created automatically in LocalDB when you first run the app.

Usage

1. Register a new user with a username and password.
2. Login with your credentials.
3. Enter semester information (number of weeks, start date).
4. Add your modules with code, name, credits, and class hours/week.
5. The app calculates how many hours of self-study you need per module per week.
6. Record the hours you study for each module per day.
7. See how many hours remain for self-study for each module in the current week.

Technical Notes

• DB Creation: The app uses Database.EnsureCreated() (no migrations).
• Multi-threading: All database operations are performed on background threads; the UI remains responsive.
• Password Security: Only password hashes are stored, using SHA-256.
• Data Isolation: Each user only accesses their own modules and study sessions.
• LINQ: Used for all calculations and queries.
• Code Separation: Models and logic are in a class library (SemesterCore), UI in the WPF app.

Planned/Future Features

Here are some simple features that could improve the application in the future:

• Logout functionality: Allow users to securely log out of the application.
• Password reset: Add a feature to reset passwords using a verification step.
• Stricter password requirements: Enforce passwords to have at least:
  • One number
  • One special character
  • Minimum 8 characters
• Delete/Remove module: Enable users to remove modules from their list.
• Edit module details: Allow updating module info after creation.
• View study history: See a log of past study sessions per module.
• Export data: Export your module and study session data to CSV.
• Dark mode/theme support: UI improvement for accessibility.
• Notifications/reminders: Let users set reminders for study hours or deadlines.
• Improved error messages and UI feedback
• Show progress bars for self-study completion
• Support for multiple semesters per user
• Basic analytics: Show trends or weekly summaries for study habits.

Feel free to contribute or suggest other improvements!

Customization

• Change the database connection string in StudentSemesterManager/LoginWindow.xaml.cs and MainWindow.xaml.cs if you use a different SQL Server instance.
• Expand models/business logic in SemesterCore for more features.