Study Material Sharing Platform

Abstract: The Study Material Sharing Platform is a web-based application developed to provide a centralized, secure, and user-friendly environment for managing academic resources. The platform addresses common issues faced by students and faculty, such as scattered study materials, outdated files, poor discoverability, and a lack of quality control. It enables students to upload, download, bookmark, rate, and review materials, while faculty members can organize and manage content efficiently, and administrators can supervise users and resources. The proposed system follows a modern client-server architecture with a React.js front end and Supabase as the back-end-as-a-service platform, providing a PostgreSQL database for structured metadata storage, built-in authentication, and secure cloud file storage. Major features include role-based access control, subject-wise categorization, keyword search and filters, material versioning, notifications, and discussion support. Testing demonstrated strong reliability and usability, with a System Usability Scale (SUS) score of 77.2, placing it well above average usability benchmarks. The project demonstrates how a focused academic repository can improve accessibility, collaboration, and productivity in engineering education.

Keywords: Study Material Sharing, Web Application, React.js, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Role-Based Access Control, Collaborative Learning.