README.md

Student Record Management System

Author: Nathanlie Ortega

Email: NathanlieOrtega.Dev@gmail.com

Brief Description

A C++ console application that manages student records (names, IDs, test scores) stored in student.dat. Features include adding, removing, displaying, searching, dropping the lowest score for 5+ tests. Uses structures, dynamic memory, and file I/O.

Files and Structure

• main.cpp: Main logic and menu interface.
• Header.h: Declares Student structure and function prototypes.
• functionality.cpp: Implements record management functions.
• getNumber.cpp: Reads and get student data.
• student.dat: Data of student records.

Compilation and Execution

1. Navigate to the project folder:

   cd StudentRecordManagementSystem

2. Compile:

   g++ functionality.cpp getNumber.cpp main.cpp

3. Run:

   ./a.exe

Alternative Way to Compile and Execute:

1. Navigate to the project folder:

   cd StudentRecordManagementSystem

2. Compile:

   g++ functionality.cpp getNumber.cpp main.cpp -o StudentRecordManagementSystem.exe

3. Run:

   ./StudentRecordManagementSystem.exe

Expected Output:

+-------------------------------------------------+
|      Student Record Management System           |
|      Author name: Nathanlie Ortega              |
|      NathanlieOrtega.dev@gmail.com              |
+-------------------------------------------------+

1. Add
2. Remove
3. Display
4. Search
5. Results
6. Quit
Enter choice: 1
Enter last name of the student: Ortega 
Enter first name of the student: Nathanlie
Enter student ID: 1155667
How many tests did this student take? 2

Enter score #1: 87
Enter score #2: 94

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