NotesNeo - Best Academic Notes for MDU Rohtak

A modern, responsive web application for browsing and downloading high-quality academic notes for BTech, BCA, and BBA students at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak. Access personalized study resources for efficient learning. Built with Next.js 16 and Tailwind CSS v4.

Live Versions

Notesneo v1 - https://deepakmodi.netlify.app/notesneo
Notesneo v2 - https://notesneo-o2fie9abo-decodewithdeepaks-projects.vercel.app/
Notesneo v3 (current) - https://notesneo.vercel.app/

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Features

Core Features

• Comprehensive Notes Collection - 80+ notes across BTech, BCA, and BBA
• Personalized Dashboard - Set your branch and semester for customized note recommendations
• Favorites System - Save your favorite notes for quick access
• Smart Filtering - Independent filters for Branch, Semester, and Subject
• Real-time Search - Search by title, description, or subject
• Easy Downloads - One-click PDF downloads via Google Drive
• Beautiful UI - Modern, responsive design with dark mode support
• Mobile-First - Optimized for all devices
• Local Storage - Persistent favorites and filter preferences
• Android App - Native mobile app available for download
• AI Chatbot - Integrated Tawk.to support for instant help

Academic Organization

• Branches: BTech, BCA, BBA
• Semesters: 1-8 (BTech), 1-6 (BCA/BBA)
• Subjects: Python, DBMS, DSA, OS, Java, CN, DAA, SE, and more
• Units: Organized by unit (1-4) for each subject

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Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ and npm

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/decodewithdeepak/notesneo.git
cd notesneo

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run development server
npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Build for Production

npm run build
npm start

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Usage

Dashboard

1. Navigate to Dashboard (/dashboard)
2. Select your Branch and Semester on first visit
3. View personalized notes for your selection
4. Change preferences anytime with the settings button

Browsing Notes

1. Navigate to Notes page (/notes)
2. Use filters (Branch, Semester, Subject) - all work independently
3. Search by title, description, or subject
4. Favorite notes by clicking the heart icon
5. Download notes with one click

Favorites

1. Navigate to Favorites page (/favorites)
2. View all your saved notes
3. Search within favorites
4. Quick access to frequently used materials

Uploading Notes

1. Navigate to Upload page (/upload-notes)
2. Fill in the form with note details
3. Provide Google Drive download URL
4. Submit for admin review

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Filter System

Independent Filters

All filters work independently:

• Branch: BTech, BCA, BBA
• Semester: 1-8 (dynamic based on branch)
• Subject: Python, DBMS, etc. (dynamic)
• Search: Real-time text search

Filter Caching

• Last selected filters are saved in localStorage
• Automatically restored when you return to the page
• Key: notesneo_filters

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Local Storage

Stored Data

1. Favorites (notesneo_favorites)

   • Array of saved note objects
   • Synced across all pages via Context API

2. User Profile (notesneo_user_profile)

   • Branch and semester preferences
   • Dashboard personalization

3. Filter Preferences (notesneo_filters)

   • Last selected branch, semester, subject
   • Restored on page revisit

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Routes

Route	Description
/	Landing page with hero, features, pricing, FAQs
/dashboard	Personalized dashboard with user's notes
/notes	Main notes browsing page with filters
/favorites	Saved notes collection
/upload-notes	Upload notes form

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Key Technologies

Frontend

• Framework: Next.js 16 (App Router)
• React: 19.2
• Styling: Tailwind CSS v4
• UI Components: Radix UI + shadcn/ui
• Forms: React Hook Form
• Icons: Lucide React
• Theme: next-themes (Dark/Light mode)

State Management

• React Context API for global state
• localStorage for persistence
• Custom hooks for favorites and user profile

Features

• EmailJS for form submissions
• Google Drive for file hosting
• Responsive design with mobile-first approach

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Contributing

We welcome contributions! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

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Acknowledgments

• Built with Next.js
• UI components from shadcn/ui
• Icons from Lucide
• AI Support powered by Tawk.to
• Inspired by the need for accessible education at MDU Rohtak

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Made with ❤️ for MDU Rohtak students

If you find this project useful, please consider giving it a ⭐ on GitHub!