📚 Library Discussion Room Reservation System

A web-based system for managing discussion room reservations efficiently.

📌 Prerequisites

Before running the application, make sure you have:

• Node.js (Recommended: latest LTS version)

• MongoDB (Local or MongoDB Atlas cloud database)

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📥 Installation

1️⃣ Install the required packages

npm install bcrypt dotenv ejs express express-session method-override moment mongoose nodemon  

Package	Version
bcrypt	5.1.1
dotenv	16.4.7
ejs	3.1.10
express	4.21.2
express-session	1.18.1
method-override	3.0.0
moment	2.30.1
mongoose	8.10.1
nodemon	3.1.9

🚀 Running the Application

Start the server using nodemon:

nodemon app.js

If nodemon is not recognized, install it globally:

npm install -g nodemon

Then run:

nodemon app.js

The application will be available at: 🔗 http://localhost:3000/

✨ Features

👉 Login & Register System

Provides authentication for users and administrators.

Allows users to sign up, log in, and manage their credentials.

Admins have separate login credentials with elevated access to manage the system.

👤 User

Sample User for Testing: email: test123@gmail.com password: Test!123

📋 Reservation System

Users can browse available rooms based on date and time.

Allows users to book rooms for specified periods.

Users can view, modify, or cancel their reservations.

Displays room availability in real-time.

📝 Personalized Account Management

Users can view and update their personal details.

Tracks reservation history and upcoming bookings.

Displays any warnings or restrictions on reservations if users exceed allowed bookings.

👤 Admin

Sample Admin for Testing: email: admin@gmail.com password: Admin!123

📋 Reservation System of all Users

Admins can view and manage reservations for all users.

Admins can create or cancel bookings as necessary.

Allows admins to monitor room usage and availability.

📝 General Account Management

Admins can manage user accounts (e.g., activation, deactivation, or role assignment).

Admins have the ability to reset passwords and resolve user issues.

Provides an overview of user activity and account status.

🌟 Additional Features

🌍 Global Reservation Viewing

Allows users and admins to see the current (today and future dates) reservation slots.