This Library Management System is a web application designed to manage book registrations, user sign-ups, and user roles (Customer and Librarian). It provides functionalities for both types of users, allowing them to interact with the system efficiently.
- Sign Up: New users can register as either Customers or Librarians. Upon successful registration, they are automatically logged in.
- Login: Registered users can log in with their username and password. The application verifies their credentials and manages user roles.
- Customers:
- Can browse books on the registry
- Make reviews on books that include a star rating, and review message through the book detail page.
- Check out books through the book detail page.
- Librarians:
- Can view all checked-out books and their due dates.
- Manage book information and availability.
- Add, edit and delete books on the registry through the book detail page.
- Return books
- The application uses JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for user authentication, ensuring secure access to resources based on user roles.
- Frontend:
- React
- TypeScript
- Axios for API calls
- React Router for navigation
- Backend:
- ASP.NET Core for API
- Entity Framework for database interaction
- JWT for authentication
- Database:
- SQL Server or any relational database for storing user and book information.
Download and install the necessary technology: .NET 8, Node Package Manager, SQL Server
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/richarddrum/Library.git
- Ensure SQL Server is running on port 1433 on your machine
- Set the connection string in ./appsettings.json appropriately
- Build and start the API - should run locally on port 5237
cd Library dotnet build dotnet run - Install the necessary dependencies
cd library-frontend npm install - Run the frontend - should run on port 3000
npm run start