Point of Sale System

This is a Java Swing-based Point of Sale (POS) system built with MySQL server integration using the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing sales transactions, inventory, and customer data.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure login functionality to ensure only authorized personnel can access the system.
• Sales Management: Ability to process sales transactions, including adding items, applying discounts, and generating invoices.
• Inventory Management: Keep track of available stock, add new items, update quantities, and remove items when sold.
• Customer Management: Maintain a database of customer information for loyalty programs and personalized services.
• Reporting: Generate reports on sales performance, inventory levels, and customer analytics.

Technologies Used

• Java Swing: For building the graphical user interface (GUI).
• MySQL: Database management system for storing and retrieving data.
• MVC Architecture: Organizes the codebase into Model, View, and Controller components for better maintainability and scalability.
• JDBC (Java Database Connectivity): API for connecting Java applications to relational databases like MySQL.
• Validation: Implement robust validation mechanisms to ensure data integrity and prevent errors.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/fawadeqbal/pos.git

2. Set up the database:

   • Install MySQL server.
   • Create a new database named pos.
   • Import the SQL schema from DBScripts/pos.sql.

3. Configure database connection:

   • Update the database connection (Line 23) settings in POS/src/dal/DALMnager.java with your MySQL server credentials.

4. Build and run:

   • Open the project in your favorite Java IDE.
   • Build and run the project.

Usage

1. Login: Enter your credentials to access the system.

2. Navigate: Use the menu options to navigate between different sections such as sales, inventory, and customers.

3. Perform actions: Add new items, process sales, update inventory, and manage customer information as needed.

4. Generate reports: Utilize the reporting functionality to gain insights into business performance.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any suggestions, feature requests, or bug reports, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.