Student Guide
Student guide for NStrim - login with your access code, create Git repositories, push code for auto-deployment, and track your progress.
Welcome to NStrim! This guide will help you get started with your coding session — whether it's a classroom lab, homework assignment, or exam.
Your Workflow
Here's how you'll work during a session:
1
Login
Access your dashboard
- • Get link from teacher
- • Enter your 6-digit code
- • View your modules
2
Create Repo
Start from a template
- • Click "New Repository"
- • Pick a framework template
- • Enter name & subdomain
3
Code & Push
Work on your solution
- • Clone to your machine
- • Write your code
- • Push to deploy
4
View Live
See your deployed work
- • Auto-deploys on push
- • Check your live URL
- • Iterate and improve
Every
git push automatically deploys your code to a live URL. You can push as many times as you want.What You Need
Your teacher will provide you with:
Dashboard Link
URL to access your student dashboard for this session.
Access Code
Your unique 6-digit code. Used for login, Git, and database access.
Keep your access code private! It grants access to all your work and submissions.
Your Dashboard
Once logged in, your dashboard shows everything you need:
Module Timer
Time remaining for current task
Attachments
Task files, mockups, resources
Repositories
Create and manage your Git repos from the dashboard
Deployment Status
Live status of your deployments
Database Access
phpMyAdmin link and credentials
Live URL
Link to your deployed work