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=== General information about the open source learning platform edX ===
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**Foundation and history:**
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edX was started in 2012 by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The platform is run as a non-profit organization to make quality education accessible to all and create a community of learners and educators worldwide. Since its inception, edX has become one of the largest platforms for online learning, offering courses from universities and institutions worldwide.
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**Technical details:**
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**Techstack:**
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- **Programming languages:** Python (mainly Django for the backend)
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- **Frontend:** JavaScript, React
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- **Databases:** MySQL, MongoDB
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- **Containerization:** Docker
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- **Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):** GitHub Actions, Jenkins
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**Modules and functions:**
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- **LMS (Learning Management System):** Management of course content, users and enrollments.
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- **CMS (Content Management System):** Creation and management of course content.
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- **XBlock:** Extensible module for implementing various learning components such as videos, quizzes, discussions and more.
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- **LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability):** Enables the integration of external tools and resources.
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- **Open edX Studio:** An authoring tool for course creation and management.
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- **Analysis tools:** Provides data analysis and reports on learning performance.
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**Architecture:**
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- **Microservices architecture:** edX uses a microservices architecture to separate and independently scale different functions and modules.
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- **APIs:** Extensive RESTful APIs to integrate and extend the platform.
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- **Scalability:** Use of cloud services to scale and manage user loads.
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image::edx-architecture.png[edX-Architecture]
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.Main components:
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- edx/edx-platform repo contains the code for the edX platform.
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- edx/edx-analytics-dashboard repo contains the code for edX Insights.
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- edx/configuration repo contains scripts to set up and operate the edX platform.
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