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From Idea to Code – The Birth of LMS-G

Date: February 13, 2025

*Every developer has that one project that pushes them beyond their limits. For me, it was LMS-G, a Learner Management System designed to simplify online learning. The idea seemed straightforward—build a platform where users can sign up, access courses, and administrators can manage content. But as with every ambitious project, the execution was far from simple.

The Challenge: Turning an Idea Into a Plan
Before writing a single line of code, I had to answer some crucial questions:

What features make an LMS truly useful?

Which tech stack ensures scalability and efficiency?
How do I structure the project to prevent technical debt?
The planning stage took longer than expected. There was a temptation to build everything at once—quizzes, discussions, analytics—but I had to be realistic. Instead of chasing complexity, I defined a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with:
✅ User authentication (with Google Sign-In)
✅ Role-based access control (Admin & Learner)
✅ Course Management

Once the feature list was locked in, I created a GitHub repo, sketched wireframes, and kicked off development.

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