Case study — 06 / 06
Your Campus News, On the Go
Edge e-Bulletin is a comprehensive, real-time news and announcement platform developed for Bhagwan Mahavir University. A responsive web admin panel manages campus-wide news while a native Android app (Java) keeps students and faculty updated — synchronized via Firebase Realtime Database. It replaces outdated notice boards with an efficient, scalable digital communication solution.
Admin Dashboard
The screens
What it does
Key features
01
Real-Time News Sync
Firebase Realtime Database ensures instant syncing of news articles from the admin panel to the Android application.
02
PDF Notice Generation
Automatically generates formatted and downloadable PDF notices using FPDF PHP library for each news submission.
03
Graphical Analytics
Admin dashboard includes pie, bar, and line charts to analyze category-wise, institution-wise, and year-wise news distribution using Chart.js.
04
Reader Management
Displays the list of app users (students and readers) in the admin panel for tracking reach and engagement.
05
Branch & Category-Based News
Admin can assign specific news articles to predefined institutions (like BCA, MBA, MCA, etc.) and categories (Events, Exams, Notices, etc.) for filtered delivery.
06
Smart Search & Filter
In-app search functionality and filters allow users to browse news by categories or institution names.
07
Automatic Email Service
Newly added coordinators automatically receive welcome emails with login credentials using PHPMailer.
08
Change Password via Firebase
Admins and coordinators can reset passwords securely through Firebase's password reset system.
09
Account Status Control
Admins can enable or disable coordinator accounts to control access without deleting profiles.
The hard parts
Synchronizing MySQL and Firebase, real-time updates in the Android app, automated PDF/email pipelines, and role-based admin access.
The outcome
A digital-first communication platform that significantly improved information sharing across the university.
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