Book Library API

Project Overview

The Book Library API is a RESTful API designed for managing a book library system. It allows users to:

• Search for Books: Query the library database to find books based on various criteria.
• Check Availability: Check the availability status of books.
• Borrow or Return Books: Manage the borrowing and returning of books.
• Manage Reading Lists: Create and manage personal reading lists.
• User Authentication: Register and manage user accounts.

Features

• Book Management: Add, update, and delete book records.
• User Management: Register, authenticate, and manage user profiles.
• Book Availability: Check if books are available for borrowing.
• Borrowing System: Handle book borrowing and returning operations.
• Reading Lists: Create and manage personal reading lists.

Technologies Used

• Flask: Web framework for building the API.
• MySQL: Relational database management system for storing book and user data.
• SQLAlchemy: ORM for database interactions.
• Flask-Migrate: Tool for handling database migrations.
• Postman: For API testing.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7 or higher
• MySQL server
• pip (Python package installer)

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/book-library-api.git
   cd book-library-api
   

2. Create and Activate a Virtual Environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`
   

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt