Driving Mastery

Backend

• Django — High-level Python web framework for rapid development and clean, pragmatic design
• Python — Core programming language
• SQLite — Lightweight database during development (configured for production migration)
• Whitenoise — Static file optimization, compression, and efficient serving of assets in production

Frontend

• Tailwind CSS — Utility-first CSS framework for responsive, modern UI design
• HTML5/CSS3 — Semantic markup and styling
• JavaScript — Client-side interactivity

AI Integration

• Google Vertex AI — Integration for intelligent content generation
• Gemini 2.5 Flash with Image Generation (Nano Banana) — Generates high-quality driving diagrams and visual learning materials
• Service Account Authentication — Secure communication using Google Cloud credentials

Payment Processing & Email Services

• Stripe — Integrated for subscription management and course purchases
• Brevo (Sendinblue) — SMTP provider for transactional emails (authentication, password resets, notifications)

Deployment & DevOps

• DigitalOcean VPS — Dedicated virtual server hosting the entire production environment
• Server configuration, SSH access, static file optimization, process management, and environment-specific settings

Dual Authentication System

Implemented two completely separate authentication systems within a single Django project:

• Learner Authentication (learners_auth) — Auth flow for students
• Instructor Authentication (instructors_auth) — Auth flow for instructors

Both systems include fully functional password reset logic with email verification, built with custom user models and authentication backends. Additionally, the platform uses a two-hub structure inside one Django project: Learner Hub (learning modules, quizzes, progress tracking) and Instructor Hub (AI tools, teaching resources, management features).

AI-Powered Content Generation

Integrated Google Vertex AI with Gemini 2.5 Flash and Nano Banana image generation to enable instructors to create custom learning materials. The system generates clear, professional road diagrams and visual aids that can be tailored to specific teaching requirements.

Stripe Payment Integration

Stripe powers all financial operations, including recurring subscriptions, one-time payments, and webhook-driven notifications to manage premium access securely and reliably.

Third-Party SMTP Configuration

Brevo (Sendinblue) is used for all SMTP operations. Since the VPS blocks outbound SMTP ports, integrating a third-party provider was essential for handling all authentication, password reset, and notification emails.

Multi-App Architecture

The Django project is structured into distinct apps:

• instructors — Instructor dashboard and AI content generation tools
• learners — Student-facing modules across 16+ topics
• instructors_auth & learners_auth — Dual authentication systems
• payments — Stripe payment management
• lamination — Ordering and preparation of printed learning materials

Lamination System

The lamination feature allows instructors to order professionally printed and laminated diagrams. These diagrams come from two sources:

• Instructor-generated diagrams using Gemini through the platform
• A preset library of common driving scenarios (roundabouts, junctions, hazard situations, etc.)

All printed materials are laminated, allowing instructors to use dry-erase markers to draw on top, demonstrate complex road scenarios, illustrate learner mistakes or dangerous situations, and reuse the diagrams during lessons without wear. This turns AI-generated materials into practical, physical teaching tools for real driving instruction.

AI-Powered Learning Assistant

Plans include an integrated chatbot using OpenAI Agent Builder to deliver:

• Personalized guidance
• Learner performance analysis
• Learning recommendations
• Theory question answers
• Identification of weak areas for each student

Comprehensive Driving School Management System

The instructor dashboard will evolve into a full driving school management suite, including:

• Learner management and profiles
• Private notes per session
• Driving route planning
• Detailed learner analytics
• Lesson scheduling and availability
• Rate configuration and pricing tools
• Integrated messaging and notifications

This will turn the platform into a complete end-to-end system for modern driving schools.