Library Management System

A web-based Library Management System built using Python and Django to manage books, users, and transactions efficiently.

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Features

• Book Management (Add, Update, Delete)
• User Authentication (Login/Register)
• Book Issue & Return System
• Transaction Tracking
• Admin & User Roles
• Secure Data Handling

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Tech Stack

• Backend: Python, Django
• Database: SQLite
• Server: Gunicorn
• Static Files: Whitenoise

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Project Structure

librarymanagement/                                                                                                                        
│── manage.py
│── requirements.txt
│── db.sqlite3
│── librarymanagement/
│   ├── settings.py
│   ├── urls.py
│   ├── wsgi.py
│   └── asgi.py

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/library-management-system.git cd library-management-system

2. Create Virtual Environment

python -m venv venv venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run Server

python manage.py runserver

Open: http://127.0.0.1:8000/

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Production Setup

Run using Gunicorn: gunicorn librarymanagement.wsgi

Static files handled using Whitenoise.

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Architecture

Follows Django MVT pattern:

• Model: Database structure
• View: Business logic
• Template: UI

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Future Improvements

• Email Notifications
• Fine Calculation System
• Cloud Deployment (AWS/Azure)

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Author

ASVPReddy
Python Full Stack Developer