1 -> Problem I Want to Solve:

The problem I am aiming to solve is the need for a tool or extension that allows
users to easily identify the directory of a file based on its extension. Often,
when dealing with multiple files across different directories, it can become
cumbersome to manually locate files, especially when they are categorized by their
extension (e.g., .txt, .pdf, .jpg, etc.).

Why It Is Important:

This solution is important because it streamlines the process of managing and

navigating files. In many cases, users may need to quickly find the location of a
specific file, and manually searching through directories can be time-consuming and
inefficient. By automating the retrieval of a file’s directory based on its
extension, this extension will:

Increase Productivity: It saves time by quickly providing the directory path of a

file, allowing users to focus on the task at hand instead of searching for files.

Enhance File Organization: Users can categorize and locate files more easily,
especially when working with different types of files in various folders.

Minimize Errors: Reduces the likelihood of users making mistakes when searching for
files or trying to open them from the wrong directory, thus improving the overall
user experience.

2 -> How the Problem is Solved Today:

Currently, the problem of locating a file’s directory based on its extension is

typically solved through manual or semi-automated methods, such as:

File Explorer/Finder Navigation: Users can manually navigate through their

directories using File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS). This method, while
simple, is time-consuming, especially when dealing with many directories and files.

File Management Software:

There are third-party file management applications that allow users to search for
and organize files based on extensions and other metadata. These tools often
provide more powerful search and organizational features, but they can come with
additional costs or require installation and configuration.
Manual Sorting and Folder Organization:

In some cases, users organize their files by creating directories based on file
extensions or categories. This is a preventative measure, but it requires initial
effort in organizing files and doesn’t help users when files are already scattered
across various directories.

3 -> Project General Goal:

The primary goal of this project is to create an extension or tool that allows
users to automatically identify and retrieve the directory of a file based on its
extension. This will streamline the process of locating files, saving time, and
improving the overall user experience. The extension should be user-friendly,
integrate seamlessly with existing file management systems, and be easily
accessible through a simple interface or command.
Key Features:

Automatic Directory Detection: The extension will allow users to select a file, and
it will automatically return the directory path of the file based on its extension.
Search by File Extension: Users can search for files by specifying the extension,
and the tool will provide the directory paths for all matching files.

4 -> Solution Design and Articulation with Multithreading

1. Defining the Platform(s):

Primary Platform Choice: As mentioned before, the extension/tool will be designed

to work across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. This
ensures broad accessibility for users.

Platform Options:

Browser Extension (for web users): A browser extension (e.g., Chrome, Firefox)
allows users to interact with their files through a web interface.
Desktop Application (cross-platform): A desktop app using a framework like
Electron.js will ensure compatibility across all operating systems, leveraging
multithreading to improve file processing performance.
Command-Line Interface (CLI) Tool: A CLI tool can be used for technical users, with
multithreading incorporated to handle large file searches efficiently.
2. Core Functionality with Multithreading Integration

The multithreading approach will enable the tool to handle multiple file operations
at once, improving performance, especially when dealing with a large number of
files.

Step 1: File Selection and Extension Recognition

The user will select a file, and the tool will recognize its extension and retrieve
the directory.
With multithreading, the tool can handle multiple file path lookups concurrently,
allowing users to select several files or search across multiple directories at
once.
Step 2: Directory Retrieval (Parallel Processing)

Instead of processing file directory retrievals one after another, multithreading

will allow the tool to search through directories in parallel. For example, if the
user wants to find directories of files with a certain extension across several
folders, the tool will use threads to scan multiple directories simultaneously,
speeding up the process.
Step 3: Search by File Extension

The tool will be able to search for all files of a given extension across
directories. Multithreading will divide the task into smaller sub-tasks, allowing
it to search multiple directories in parallel. This is especially important for
large file systems or cloud storage environments.

. Scalability and Future Features with Multithreading:

Cloud Integration (Multithreaded Cloud Searches): Future features could involve

integrating with cloud services (like Google Drive or Dropbox), where the tool
could use multiple threads to search across large cloud directories, improving the
speed of searches in the cloud.
Enhanced Search Capabilities: Implement more advanced search options (like
searching by metadata or file properties), all handled efficiently in parallel.
5 -> System Overview:
Main Components:
User Interface (UI):

Desktop App: A simple interface allowing users to select files or search by file
extension.
Browser Extension: Users can drag-and-drop files or manually select them to
retrieve the directory.
CLI Tool: Users type commands to retrieve directories based on file extensions.
Multithreading Module:

Handles parallel processing for searching multiple files or directories at the same
time, improving speed and efficiency.
File System Handler:

Interacts directly with the file system to search for files, retrieve their paths,
and detect file extensions.
Works with Node.js (Electron/CLI) or Python to scan files and directories.
Data Processing & Result Display:

Collects the results from multithreaded tasks, formats them, and sends them to the
UI for display.
Ensures the UI is updated with directory paths in real-time or once all threads are
complete.
Communication Layer (IPC):

Electron: Manages communication between the main UI process and worker threads.
CLI/Browser Extension: Simplifies communication for handling search tasks in
parallel.

6 -> Outcomes of the projects

the outcomes of the projects include fast and efficient searching of file with in
the system using multithreading concept.

7 -> NO ASSUMPTIONS

8 -> Google