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Creating an Automated Timetable Generator using PHP and MySQL

Welcome to our presentation on the creation of an Automated Timetable Generator


using PHP and MySQL. In this project, we'll explore how we're addressing the
challenges of manual timetable creation in educational institutions through automation.

The Scheduling Challenge


Scheduling classes in schools and universities is a complex task, often leading to
conflicts, wasted time, and inefficiencies. Manually managing course timings, teacher
availability, and classroom allocation can result in errors and overlapping schedules.

Project Overview
Our project aims to streamline the scheduling process by developing a web-based
application that automates timetable generation. By leveraging PHP and MySQL, we're
providing a solution that saves time, reduces conflicts, and enhances efficiency in
educational institutions.

Key Features of the Application


● Adding, editing, and deleting courses, teachers, and classrooms: Our application
allows easy management of course-related information.
● Defining scheduling time slots and class durations: Customize scheduling based
on institution preferences.
● Automated scheduling with conflict management: Prevent overlapping schedules
and resource clashes.
● Different views (weekly, monthly) of the timetable: Users can access schedules in
formats that suit their needs.
● Printing and exporting options: Timetables can be printed or exported to various
formats like PDF and Excel.
User Roles in the Application
● Admin: Responsible for system management, including category and
subcategory management.
● Teacher/Consultant/Faculty: Registers via the admin and accesses the
dashboard for schedule information.
● Student: Registers and adds courses; accesses the schedule through the
dashboard.

Technology Stack
Our application employs a robust technology stack:
● Front end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap for responsive design.
● Back end: PHP, a dynamic scripting language, and MySQL, a powerful relational
database management system.

Algorithm Overview
Initialization: The system initializes by fetching the necessary data from the database,
such as departments, semesters, subjects, teachers, and available time slots. The
algorithm may involve defining constraints and preferences, such as instructor
preferences, avoiding consecutive lectures, and ensuring room availability.
Course and Teacher Assignment: For each subject, the algorithm assigns a teacher
based on the teacher's availability and expertise in the subject. This assignment tries to
balance the teacher's load and ensures that teachers are assigned to subjects they are
qualified to teach.
Time Slot Assignment: The algorithm assigns time slots to lectures while considering
constraints like room availability, teacher availability, and student preferences.
Depending on the complexity, the algorithm may use techniques like graph coloring to
avoid conflicts where multiple lectures need the same room simultaneously.
Conflict Resolution: The algorithm checks for conflicts that violate constraints (e.g., a
teacher being in two places at once, room overlaps, etc.). Conflicts are resolved by
adjusting the schedule, swapping lectures, or shifting lectures to different time slots.
Optimization: The algorithm may go through iterations to optimize the generated
timetable by minimizing the number of conflicts, reducing gaps, and balancing teacher
and classroom loads.
Finalization and Presentation: Once a feasible timetable is generated, the system
stores the schedule information in the database, likely in the timeschedule table. The
timetable is presented to the user through the web interface, where they can view and
potentially print or export it.

Required Software
To run the project, you'll need a local web server. Options include:
● WAMP Server
● XAMPP Server
● MAMP Server
● LAMP Server Additionally, you'll require XAMPP PHP 5.5 for compatibility.

Running the Application


​ Start Apache and MySQL using the XAMPP/WAMP Control Panel.
​ Extract the downloaded source code folder.
​ Paste the extracted folder in the relevant directory (htdocs for XAMPP, www for
WAMP).
​ Access PHPMyAdmin via your browser (http://localhost/phpmyadmin).
​ Create a new database and import the provided SQL file (timetable.sql in the db
folder).
​ Access the application by entering the local server's URL in your browser.
​

Conclusion
In conclusion, our Automated Timetable Generator project using PHP and MySQL is a
solution to the challenges posed by manual timetable creation. Through automation,
we're improving efficiency, reducing conflicts, and ultimately enhancing the educational
experience.

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