CSC/ECE 517 Fall 2025 - E2560. Framework for Import and Export

Introduction

The export/import functionality is one of the most valuable tools for instructors when setting up assignments in Expertiza. Instructors often have lists of students, teams, and other data from their learning management systems. The ability to seamlessly export and import this data into Expertiza significantly reduces setup time and effort.

Objective

The previous version of Expertiza offered multiple export and import features—for example, exporting students, teams, rubrics, topics, and more. These features typically retrieve data from the database and save it in a specified format. However, the same logic is often duplicated across different implementations for various data types.

The goal of this project is to design and implement a generic export/import framework that can handle various types of data based on input parameters. You will create a module that accepts database table names and column names to determine what data should be exported or imported. This module should be flexible and reusable across all export/import features in Expertiza.

Design Document