Library Management System

A Java-based application for managing a library's book inventory, including issuing and returning books. This project demonstrates core object-oriented programming principles, file handling, and console-based interaction.

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Features

• Add new books to the library inventory.
• Issue books to students with their details.
• Return issued books and update their status.
• View all books in the library, including their current status.
• Save and load data from CSV for persistent storage.

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Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Java JDK (version 11 or above)

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Quick Start

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/pulkitgarg04/LibraryManagementSystem.git
cd LibraryManagementSystem

2. Install Java (if not already installed)

Run the following script to install Java:

./install.sh

• macOS: Uses Homebrew to install OpenJDK.
• Linux: Uses apt or yum to install OpenJDK.
• Windows: Prints instructions for manual installation.

3. Compile and run the application

./run.sh

This will compile all Java files and run the application using the Main class.

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Usage

1. Add Book: Input the book name, author, and genre to add a new book.
2. Issue Book: Provide the book name, student name, and student ID to issue a book.
3. Return Book: Specify the book name to mark it as returned.
4. Display Books: View all books in the library, including issued and available books.
5. Exit: Close the application.

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Project Structure

model/
service/
ui/
Main.java
books.csv
run.sh 
install.sh 

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File Storage

• CSV File: Data is stored in books.csv in the following format:

ID,Book Name,Author,Genre,Quantity,Issued,Student Name,Student ID,Issue Date,Return Date

• The system reads this file at startup and writes to it upon any changes.

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Contribution

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests to enhance the functionality of the script.

Steps to Contribute

1. Fork the Repository:
   • Click the Fork button at the top right of the repository page to create a copy of the repository in your GitHub account.
2. Clone Your Fork:
   • Clone your forked repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/pulkitgarg04/LibraryManagementSystem.git
   cd LibraryManagementSystem

3. Create a New Branch:
   • Create a new branch for your changes:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

4. Make Your Changes:
   • Edit the script or add new features. Make sure your changes are well-tested.
5. Commit Your Changes:
   • After making changes, commit them with a clear and descriptive message:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Add a detailed description of your changes"

6. Push Your Changes:

• Push the changes to your forked repository:

  git push origin feature/your-feature-name

7. Open a Pull Request (PR):

• Go to the original repository on GitHub.
• Click on the Pull Requests tab.
• Click New Pull Request and choose your branch from your fork as the source.
• Provide a descriptive title and explanation of your changes.

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License

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