Task Document: Development of LMS Web Application

Introduction The purpose of this task document is to outline the development process for a Learning Management System (LMS) web application. The LMS will serve as a platform for educational institutions or organizations to manage and deliver online courses, track student progress, and facilitate communication between instructors and learners. This document will provide an overview of the project scope, objectives, deliverables, and key tasks involved in the development process.

Project Scope The L.MS web application will include the following core features:

User registration and authentication

Course management, including creation, editing, and deletion.

User enrolment in courses

Course material and content management (text, videos, documents, etc.)

Assessment and grading system

Discussion forums or chat functionality

Progress tracking and reporting

5.1 Requirements Gathering

Document functional and technical requirements for the web application

Identify any third-party integrations or APIs required

5.2 System Design and Architecture

Develop a system architecture that ensures scalability, reliability, and security

Design the database schema for storing user data, course information, and content

Create wireframes and mockups to visualize the user interface and navigation flow

5.3 Front-End Development

Implement the user interface using HTML, CSS.

Develop responsive design to support different devices and screen sizes

Integrate client-side validation and error handling mechanisms

5.4 Back-End Development

Implement server-side logic using a suitable programming language (PHP)

Implement user authentication and authorization mechanisms

Set up a database management system (MySQL) and develop data models

Develop APIs to handle user registration, course management, content delivery, etc.