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ipm - Integrated Package Manager - An Integrated CLI-Based Package Manager Frontend for Cross-Platform Compatibility

  • Title: ipm - Integrated Package Manager - An Integrated CLI-Based Package Manager Frontend for Cross-Platform Compatibility
  • Link: https://ir.iba.edu.pk/research-projects-mscs/62
  • Code: https://imfsiddiqui.github.io/ipm
  • Degree: Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Institution: School of Mathematics & Computer Science @ Institute of Business Administration
  • Year: 2024
  • Abstract: The ipm - Integrated Package Manager is a cross-platform tool designed to standardize and simplify the management of software packages across diverse operating systems and ecosystems. Modern development environments frequently demand the use of multiple package managers, such as apt, brew, dnf, and winget, etc., each with distinct commands and workflows. This fragmentation poses significant challenges for developers and system administrators, leading to inefficiencies, errors, and steep learning curves, particularly in cross-platform scenarios. This research project aims to address these challenges by designing and implementing a unified command-line interface (CLI) that abstracts the complexities of individual package managers. The ipm provides a consistent, extensible, and user-friendly interface for installing, updating, and removing software packages, regardless of the underlying system. Leveraging automation, configurability, and cross-platform compatibility, ipm seeks to enhance developer productivity, reduce operational overhead, and foster seamless integration in heterogeneous environments. The research methodology involves analyzing existing package management tools, identifying their commonalities and differences, and developing a framework that bridges these gaps. The project also explores the extensibility of ipm, enabling support for custom configurations and additional package managers as needed. The tool's design prioritizes ease of use, reliability, and scalability to cater to both novice users and seasoned professionals. By unifying package management processes, ipm offers a transformative solution to a long-standing problem, equipping the software engineering community with a robust tool to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency. This research contributes to the broader discourse on tool standardization and underscores the importance of simplifying software lifecycle management in increasingly complex technical landscapes.

Smart Greenhouse

  • Title: Smart Greenhouse
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Electronics)
  • Institution: National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
  • Year: 2016
  • Abstract: Smart Greenhouse is a complete system for the monitoring and controlling of a greenhouse. The whole system is based on Sensor Network (SN) which collects data (temperature, humidity, soil moisture, light, number of raindrops, etc.) from the greenhouse and sends it to controller (Arduino Mega 2560 R3). Based on the collected data, the controller controls artificial light, water sprayer, exhaust fans, etc. to maintain the desirable environment for the plants. Chrome app and Android app are used to monitor the parameter of the system using Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) but it can also be viewed by using any internet browser.