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Ganesh Srambikal
Ganesh Srambikal

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Building a Real-Time Attendance Management System with WebSockets

Managing attendance efficiently is crucial for any organization. In our recent project, we built an Attendance Management System that enhances user experience with real-time updates, reminders, and notifications—all powered by WebSockets.

Key Features Implemented

✅ WebSocket-Powered Real-Time Updates
We used WebSockets to provide instant feedback on attendance status. When an employee marks attendance, the system immediately reflects the change across all connected devices without requiring a page refresh.

🔔 Smart Reminders & Notifications
To ensure timely check-ins and check-outs, we implemented an automated reminder system that sends real-time notifications via WebSockets. This helps users stay compliant with attendance policies without needing manual intervention.

🏢 Role-Based Access Control
Admins can monitor live attendance data, view analytics, and send alerts, while employees can track their own attendance logs effortlessly.

💾 Scalable & Efficient Backend
We followed Express.js best practices, ensuring a modular and maintainable backend. WebSockets were integrated with Redis Pub/Sub for scalability, allowing multiple servers to handle real-time communication seamlessly.

PAGES

  1. LANDING PAGE

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  1. LOGIN PAGE

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  1. ADMIN DASHBOARD

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  1. USER MANAGE (ADMIN ONLY)

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  1. REPORTS (ADMIN ONLY)

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  1. USER DASHBOARD

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Tech Stack Used

  • Frontend: React (with hooks for real-time state updates)
  • Backend: Express.js with WebSocket integration
  • Database: MongoDB for storing attendance logs
  • Notifications: WebSockets for instant updates

GITHUB REPO
Github/GaneshSrambikal/ams

LIVE DEMO
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Final Thoughts
This system eliminates the need for frequent manual refreshes, providing a seamless user experience with real-time insights. By leveraging WebSockets, we’ve made attendance tracking efficient, automated, and interactive.

Would love to hear your thoughts! 🚀

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