E-Learning System Development Using J2EE Framework Design Pattern

Abstract

In the context of software engineering, the design patterns are reusable solutions to common problems and are one of the key mechanisms for implementing reliable and maintainable software. Design patterns are fundamental to design reuse in object-oriented development. E-learning offers a very flexible time and location independent way of learning for the participants. Therefore e-learning has advantages over traditional education and training such as reduced costs, improved consistency and timing, and so on. E-learning also includes Internet-based learning, web-based learning and online learning. Well-designed e-learning is effective giving learners an opportunity to practice their knowledge and skills. This paper describes development of e-learning system with J2EE design patterns using Struts, Spring, Hibernate framework and also utilizes MySQL database for data storage. This system aims for three types of users such as learners who are interested to learn and take examination about Information Technology (IT), coordinators to participate in teaching and administrator to manage the system.