Project Title: PDF Report Generator using Java and iText

Project Type: Utility Tool / Mini Project

Technology Stack: Technology Purpose Java Core programming logic iText PDF creation and formatting

Objective: To build a utility tool that can generate professional PDF documents from data using Java. This tool showcases how external libraries like iText can be used to automate report creation, such as report cards, invoices, or resumes.

Project Description: This project allows users to create dynamic, well-formatted PDF files with Java using the iText library. The sample version includes a report with a header, paragraphs, and a data table showing student names, subjects, and marks.

It’s especially useful in academic, business, or office environments where repetitive documents are needed.

Features: Generates a PDF titled “PDF Report Generator”

Includes structured content using Paragraph and Table

Adds student marks in tabular format

Automatically includes the current date

Saves as Report.pdf in the same directory

Sample Use Cases: School: Exporting student report cards

Business: Creating invoices

Job Seeker: Building a resume in PDF format

Admin tools: Automated document generation

Output Example: File Name: Report.pdf

Contains:

Title

Subheading

Table with Name, Subject, Marks

Timestamp of generation

How to Run: Install JDK and download iText JAR

Compile:

bash Copy Edit javac -cp ".;itextpdf-5.5.13.2.jar" PDFReportGenerator.java Run:

bash Copy Edit java -cp ".;itextpdf-5.5.13.2.jar" PDFReportGenerator Open Report.pdf and view the result 🎉

Future Enhancements: Add GUI with Java Swing

Import data from a text or Excel file

Add images, page numbers, and styling

Export batch reports with loops

Conclusion: This project is a powerful example of using Java with external libraries to produce real-world applications. It demonstrates document automation, file handling, and third-party API integration, making it a valuable addition to any Java learner’s portfolio.