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IMPORTANT: Documentation updated — check the "What's New" section below.

Introduction

Welcome to the documentation for the Tutor Management System - a platform built for the University of the Witwatersrand's School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, developed as part of COMS3011A Project 1.

What is this?​

The Tutor Management System helps an organiser assign tutors to courses based on their marks, availability, and weekly hour limits, all from a single allocation board. It also lets:

  • Tutors log their hours, submit timesheets, and excuse themselves from sessions they can't make
  • Students apply to tutor and volunteer for overflow work
  • Organisers manage allocations, approve timesheets, and track hours across the school

Who this documentation is for​

  • Team members setting up the project locally or contributing a feature
  • Markers/reviewers wanting to understand the system's architecture and data model
  • Anyone curious how the platform is structured

What's New​

  • Banner added (2026-08-14): A prominent notice at the top to highlight recent documentation updates.
  • Visual change: This edit is intentionally noticeable to draw attention during reviews or demos.

Built by Mogomotsi Motoma, Nduvho Mulaudzi, Kgaogelo Mohlala, Ndumiso Skhosana, Nhlamulo Mabuza, and Tlhalefo Sebaeng.

Note: This documentation is a work in progress. Some sections may be incomplete or missing.