Prairie Circle Platform CMS

The Prairie Circle Platform CMS is a dynamic web-based content management system designed to support newcomer organizations in Winnipeg. Built using React + Vite, this platform ensures a fast, interactive user experience while streamlining event management and community engagement.

Table of Contents

1. Project Purpose
2. Key Features
3. Technologies Used
4. Database Design
5. User Roles
6. Installation and Setup
7. Contribution Guidelines
8. Future Enhancements
9. License
10. Acknowledgments

Project Purpose

This CMS is tailored for Prairie Circle, a Winnipeg-based non-profit organization dedicated to helping newcomers settle and connect with the community. The platform enables easy creation and management of events, user registrations, and role-based access while ensuring scalability and user-friendliness.

Key Features

Event Management:

Create, update, categorize, and delete events.

User Authentication:

Secure login system with role-based access control (Admin, Event Coordinator, Registered User, Public User).

Event Registration: Users can join events, track participation, and view attendee lists.

User Profiles: Track participation history and discover other attendees.

Category-Based Browsing:

Events are organized into categories for easy filtering.

Interactive Dashboard:

Personalized user dashboard with upcoming events.

Technologies Used

React + Vite:

Combined for a fast, modern development experience.

PHP:

Server-side logic and database interaction.

MySQL:

Backend database for managing event and user data.

HTML/CSS/JavaScript:

Core web technologies for structure, styling, and interactivity.

Database Design

The database structure supports efficient event and user management:

Users Table:

Stores user details and roles.

Events Table:

Manages event data (title, date, location, etc.).

Categories Table:

Organizes events into logical groups.

Registrations Table:

Tracks user-event relationships for participation.

Key Relationships

One-to-Many: Categories to Events.

User Roles

Administrators:

Full access to the CMS, including managing users and categories.

Event Coordinators:

Limited administrative privileges, focusing on event management.

Registered Users:

Browse, join events, and manage personal participation.

Public Users:

View event information without profile features.

Installation and Setup

git clone https://github.com/bgiranzumrut/prairie_circle_cms.git
cd prairie-circle
npm install
npm run dev

Access the application at http://localhost:5173.

Contribution Guidelines

Fork this repository and create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.

Follow best practices for coding and documentation. Submit a pull request with a clear explanation of your changes.

Future Enhancements

Integration of notification systems for upcoming events. Mobile-friendly design to enhance accessibility. Advanced analytics for event participation and user engagement.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

Frameworks and libraries: React, Vite, and MySQL.