Project Report
Student Management System
1. Introduction
The Student Management System is a console-based Java application that allows users to
perform basic CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on student records stored in
a MySQL database. This project demonstrates how Java interacts with a relational database
using JDBC. The application is simple and user-friendly, designed to help educational
institutions efficiently manage student data.
2. Objectives
• To create a robust system for managing student information.
• To demonstrate the integration of Java with MySQL through JDBC.
• To practice structured programming using Java’s standard libraries.
• To implement CRUD functionality in a console-based interface.
3. Tools and Technologies Used
• Programming Language: Java (JDK 8 or later)
• Database: MySQL
• Database Connectivity: MySQL Connector/J (JDBC Driver)
• Integrated Development Environment (IDE): IntelliJ IDEA/Eclipse/NetBeans
• Operating System: Windows/Linux/Mac
4. System Design
4.1 Database Design
The application uses a single MySQL table:
Table Name: students
| Column Name | Data Type | Constraint |
|-------------|-------------|---------------------|
| id | INT | PRIMARY KEY |
| name | VARCHAR(50) | NOT NULL |
| age | INT | |
| class | VARCHAR(20) | |
4.2 System Architecture
• Console Interface: Users interact with the system through a command-line interface. Input
is captured using Scanner.
• JDBC Integration: Establishes a connection to the MySQL database and executes SQL
queries using PreparedStatement and Statement.
• Database: Stores student information persistently and ensures data integrity through
primary key constraints.
5. Features
• Add Student: Insert a new student record into the database.
• View All Students: Retrieve and display all student records.
• Update Student: Modify details of an existing student (e.g., age, class).
• Delete Student: Remove a student record using their ID.
6. Implementation
6.1 Database Setup
1. Install and configure MySQL.
2. Create the database and table:
CREATE DATABASE StudentDB;
USE StudentDB;
CREATE TABLE students (
id INT PRIMARY KEY,
name VARCHAR(50) NOT NULL,
age INT,
class VARCHAR(20)
);
6.2 Java Implementation
1. Add the MySQL Connector/J to the project.
2. Establish a connection to the database using JDBC:
Connection conn = DriverManager.getConnection(
"jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/StudentDB", "root", "password");
3. Use PreparedStatement for executing SQL queries.
6.3 CRUD Operations
Add Student
String query = "INSERT INTO students (id, name, age, class) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?)";
PreparedStatement pstmt = conn.prepareStatement(query);
pstmt.setInt(1, 1); // Student ID
pstmt.setString(2, "Alice"); // Name
pstmt.setInt(3, 15); // Age
pstmt.setString(4, "10th Grade"); // Class
pstmt.executeUpdate();
System.out.println("Student added successfully!");
View All Students
String query = "SELECT * FROM students";
Statement stmt = conn.createStatement();
ResultSet rs = stmt.executeQuery(query);
while (rs.next()) {
System.out.println("ID: " + rs.getInt("id") +
", Name: " + rs.getString("name") +
", Age: " + rs.getInt("age") +
", Class: " + rs.getString("class"));
}
Update Student
String query = "UPDATE students SET age = ? WHERE id = ?";
PreparedStatement pstmt = conn.prepareStatement(query);
pstmt.setInt(1, 16); // New Age
pstmt.setInt(2, 1); // Student ID
pstmt.executeUpdate();
System.out.println("Student updated successfully!");
Delete Student
String query = "DELETE FROM students WHERE id = ?";
PreparedStatement pstmt = conn.prepareStatement(query);
pstmt.setInt(1, 1); // Student ID
pstmt.executeUpdate();
System.out.println("Student deleted successfully!");
7. Results
• Successfully implemented CRUD operations for managing student records.
• Verified data persistence in the MySQL database.
• Demonstrated effective database connectivity using JDBC.
8. Challenges and Solutions
Challenges:
1. Handling SQL exceptions during database interactions.
2. Managing invalid user inputs from the console.
Solutions:
1. Used try-catch blocks to handle exceptions gracefully.
2. Added input validation for user-provided data.
9. Future Enhancements
• Search Functionality: Allow users to search for students by name or class.
• GUI Implementation: Upgrade the console interface to a graphical user interface using
JavaFX or Swing.
• Authentication: Add user login functionality for secure access.
• Export Data: Provide an option to export student data to a CSV or Excel file.
10. Conclusion
The Student Management System is a functional console-based application demonstrating
Java’s capability to interact with a relational database using JDBC. This project is a stepping
stone for understanding database connectivity and can be expanded further for more
complex functionalities.
