Live Polling Application

Overview

The Live Polling Application is a real-time polling system designed for classroom or event settings. It allows teachers to create and publish polls, and students to participate and view results in real-time. The application is built using React for the frontend, and Node.js with Express and Socket.io for the backend, ensuring a responsive and interactive experience.

Demo

Watch the video demonstration to see how the Live Polling Application works.

Features

Teacher Interface

• Create Polls: Teachers can create new polls with custom questions and multiple-choice options.
• Set Timer: Teachers can set a custom timer for each question, controlling how long students have to respond.
• View Live Results: Real-time display of poll results as students submit their answers.
• Ask Another Question: Easily transition to new questions and reset the poll interface.

Student Interface

• Enter Name: Students can enter their names to participate uniquely per session.
• Answer Polls: Students can select and submit their answers to active polls.
• View Results: Real-time results displayed after the poll timer expires or when they have submitted their answers.
• Timer Countdown: Visual countdown indicating the remaining time to answer each question.

Real-time Communication

• Socket.io Integration: Ensures instant updates and synchronization between teacher and student interfaces.
• Student Validation: Tracks student responses to prevent multiple submissions and ensures data integrity.

Technologies Used

Frontend

• React: For building a dynamic and responsive user interface.
• React Bootstrap: For styling and layout components.
• Socket.io Client: For real-time communication with the backend.

Backend

• Node.js: For server-side scripting.
• Express: For handling HTTP requests and setting up the server.
• Socket.io: For real-time, bi-directional communication between clients and server.
• Cors: For handling cross-origin resource sharing.

Usage

1. Teacher Role:

   • Access the application and select the "Teacher" role.
   • Create a new poll by entering a question and multiple options.
   • Set a custom timer for the poll.
   • Publish the poll and monitor real-time results as students respond.

2. Student Role:

   • Access the application and select the "Student" role.
   • Enter your name to participate.
   • Answer active polls and view real-time results after submission or when the timer expires.

Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, please contact [dhirajudhani870@gmail.com].