Coursebotics – AI Course Generator

A cutting-edge AI-powered course creation platform that leverages Google Gemini to generate structured educational content, manage courses, and integrate multimedia resources with subscription-based features.

System Architecture:

Full-Stack SaaS Application (1 Repository)

• Frontend: Next.js 15 (App Router) with React 19 and TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js server with Next.js API routes and Prisma ORM
• Database: PostgreSQL with relational schema for courses, users, and subscriptions
• Authentication: NextAuth.js with Google, GitHub, and credentials login
• AI Integration: Google Gemini 2.0 Flash for automated course generation
• Cloud & Media: Cloudinary for image storage, Resend for emails
• Payments: PayPal subscription integration

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Intelligent Course Generation Flow:

Course Creation Process

1. User Input: Enter course title, category, duration, and chapter count
2. AI Processing: Google Gemini generates chapter outlines with detailed content and code examples
3. Video Recommendations: YouTube videos automatically attached to each chapter
4. Course Management: User can edit, update, publish, or keep courses private
5. Subscription Gating: Free users access limited features, Pro users unlock full capabilities

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AI & Content Automation

• Automated Chapters: Full explanations and structured lessons generated instantly
• Video Integration: Context-aware YouTube recommendations for each chapter
• Code Examples: AI-generated snippets for programming courses
• Scalable Design: Courses can be expanded, published, or versioned seamlessly

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Technical Implementation:

Frontend

• UI Framework: Tailwind CSS with Shadcn/ui components
• Animations: Framer Motion for smooth transitions
• Dark/Light Theme: System-aware theme switching
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first layouts optimized for all devices

Backend

• Prisma ORM: Type-safe schema and migrations for PostgreSQL
• NextAuth.js: Secure authentication with session and token management
• API Endpoints: Full CRUD for courses, chapters, and user subscriptions
• Cloudinary: Course banners and image uploads
• Resend + React Email: Transactional emails for verification & password reset

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Administrative Features:

• Dashboard: Personalized user dashboards with course statistics
• Course Analytics: Track engagement, chapter completion, and progress
• Publishing Controls: Toggle course visibility (public/private)
• Subscription System: Manage Pro plans with PayPal integration
• Security Features: Input validation with Zod, bcrypt password hashing, CSRF protection

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Advanced System Features:

User Experience Optimization

• Smooth Onboarding: Guided signup and course creation flows
• Role-based Access: Free users vs. Pro subscription gating
• Performance Optimized: Lazy loading, caching, and image optimization
• Custom Hooks: Smooth scrolling, mobile detection, content preloading

Performance & Deployment

• Dockerized Builds: Multi-stage builds for production-ready deployment
• Cloud Deployment: Compatible with Vercel, Railway, and Docker environments
• Optimized Queries: Efficient Prisma queries for large datasets
• Scalable Design: Ready for enterprise-level course hosting

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Business Impact:

Revolutionizing online learning by giving educators, trainers, and businesses the ability to instantly create professional courses with AI assistance. The system reduces time-to-market for educational content while enhancing learner engagement through structured, multimedia-rich lessons.

This project demonstrates expertise in AI integration, SaaS development, full-stack Next.js applications, subscription management, and cloud-based deployments — showcasing the ability to build intelligent, production-ready education platforms.