📚 Library Manager (Python OOP Project)

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Fork this project, play with the code, and maybe even add a new feature! Pull requests are welcome!

Installation & Setup

# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/moaaadl/library-manager.git

# Change directory
cd library-manager

# Install Required Packages
pip install python-dotenv

Database Setup

The application now uses SQLite, which requires no additional setup! The database file (library.db) will be created automatically when you first run the application. SQLite benefits:

No separate database server needed Lightweight and fast Perfect for local development Database stored as a single file

How to Use

Command	Description
add	Add a new book to the library
show	Display all books in your collection
search	Search for books by title
edit	Edit book information
remove	Remove a book from the library
state	Show library statistics
clear	Clear the terminal screen
help	Show all available commands
exit or X	Exit the program
help add	Show how to add books
help edit	Show how to edit books
help search	Show how to search books
help remove	Show how to remove books

Example Usage

Enter command (or 'help' for options): add "Can't Hurt Me" "David Goggins" 2018
Are you sure you want to save 'Can't Hurt Me'? (Y/N) y
'Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins in 2018' has been added successfully!

Enter command (or 'help' for options): search Goggins
Matching books for 'Goggins':
1 - 'Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins in 2018'

Enter command (or 'help' for options): help add

=== ADD COMMAND ===
Usage: add "Title" "Author" year
Example: add "1984" "George Orwell" 1949
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