Book Me Bus System (School Project)

Overview

Book Me Bus is an ASP.NET-based web application designed to simplify the bus booking process by providing a user-friendly interface for searching, booking, and managing bus tickets. This project is still under development, with several key features implemented and others in progress.

Project Plan

1. Introduction

• Objective: Develop an efficient and user-friendly bus booking system.

2. Background

• Market Research: Analyzed existing bus booking systems and user needs.
• User Needs: Requirements gathered through surveys and interviews.
• Regulatory Requirements: Considered legal requirements for online bookings.

3. Challenges and Opportunities

• Challenges: Competition, integration with bus operators, data security, scalability.
• Opportunities: Unique features like real-time tracking and discounts.

4. Functionalities and Features

• Search and Booking: Completed.
• Register/Login: Backend implementation is pending.

5. UX/UI

• Conducted user research, created wireframes and prototypes, and performed usability testing, focusing on design principles.

6. System Design

• Architecture: Client-server architecture.
• Database Design: SQL Server database schema in place.

7. Back-end Functionalities Implementation

• User Management
• Bus Schedule Management
• Booking System
• Admin Panel

8. Technologies

• Frontend: ASP.NET
• Backend: C#
• Database: SQL Server

9. Summary

• Recap: An overview of the project plan.
• Timeline: Outlined milestones and deadlines.
• Team Roles: Defined responsibilities and roles.
• Next Steps: Begin the initial setup and design phase.

Installation and Setup

Prerequisites

• ASP.NET Core 5.0 or higher: Ensure you have the latest version installed.
• SQL Server: Set up a local or remote SQL Server instance.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/book-me-bus.git
   cd book-me-bus

2. Run the Application

   • import database

   • Rebuild the solution

   • change connetion string at PassengerDetail.aspx.cs and SearchTicket.aspx.cs

   • Press F5 or click on the "Run" button in Visual Studio to start the project.

   • The application should open in your default browser at https://localhost:5001.

How to Add New Functions (e.g., Register/Login)

1. Backend Implementation:
   • The Register and Login functionalities need to be implemented in the backend.
   • Update the AccountController.cs to handle user registration and authentication.
   • Use ASP.NET Identity for user management, which simplifies tasks like password hashing, user validation, and cookie management.

Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to this project:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add new feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature).
6. Open a pull request.