Prerequisites

Before you begin the installation and setup of Mighty School Management System, ensure you have the following requirements and knowledge base ready.

Important: This documentation assumes you have intermediate to advanced knowledge of web development, mobile app development, and server administration. If you're new to these technologies, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the basics first.

Server & Hosting Requirements

Web Hosting

Shared hosting, VPS, or dedicated server with PHP support

  • cPanel access (recommended)
  • File manager access
  • Database management tools

Database

MySQL 8.0+ or compatible database system

  • Database creation privileges
  • User management access
  • Import/Export capabilities

SSL Certificate

HTTPS support for secure data transmission

  • Valid SSL certificate
  • Domain verification
  • HTTPS redirection setup

Technical Knowledge Requirements

Essential Skills

  • Basic PHP and Laravel framework understanding
  • MySQL database management
  • File system navigation and permissions
  • Basic command line operations
  • Web server configuration basics

Recommended Skills

  • Flutter development experience
  • Mobile app deployment (Play Store/App Store)
  • API integration and testing
  • Version control (Git) basics
  • Server administration fundamentals

Advanced (Optional)

  • Docker containerization
  • CI/CD pipeline setup
  • Load balancing and scaling
  • Advanced security configurations
  • Custom module development

Development Tools & Software

Code Editors

  • Visual Studio Code (recommended)
  • Android Studio (for mobile development)
  • PhpStorm or similar IDE
  • Text editor with syntax highlighting

Mobile Development

  • Flutter SDK (3.29.2+)
  • Dart SDK
  • Android SDK and tools
  • Xcode (for iOS development)

Command Line Tools

  • Git version control
  • Composer (PHP dependency manager)
  • Node.js and npm
  • Terminal/Command Prompt access

Access & Permissions

Administrative Access

  • Server/hosting admin panel access
  • Domain management permissions
  • Database administrative privileges
  • File system read/write permissions

App Store Accounts

  • Google Play Developer Account (for Android)
  • Apple Developer Account (for iOS)
  • Valid payment methods for store fees
  • Business verification documents

Time & Resource Planning

Estimated Setup Time

  • Backend Setup: 2-4 hours
  • Database Configuration: 1-2 hours
  • Mobile App Setup: 3-6 hours
  • Testing & Deployment: 2-4 hours
  • Total Estimated Time: 8-16 hours

Team Requirements

  • Minimum: 1 full-stack developer
  • Recommended: Backend + Mobile developer
  • Optional: DevOps engineer for deployment
  • Support: System administrator

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before proceeding to the next section, ensure you can check off all the following items:

Server & Environment

Development Setup

Knowledge & Access

Ready to Proceed?

Once you've completed the checklist above, you're ready to move on to the System Requirements section where we'll cover the specific technical specifications needed for optimal performance.