The Library Management System is a web application built using Spring Boot, which allows efficient management of books, borrowers, and other related information in a library. This README file provides an overview of the system, its features, and instructions on how to set it up and run it.

The Library Management System offers the following key features:

1. Book Management:

   • Add new books to the library.
   • Update existing book information (title, author, publication year, etc.).
   • Remove books from the library.
   • Search for books by title, author, or category.

2. Student/Teacher Management:

   • Add new students/teachers to the system.
   • Update information (name, contact details, etc.).
   • Remove students/teachers from the system.
   • Search for students/teachers by name or ID.

3. Borrowing and Returning Books:

   • Issue books to borrowers.
   • Track borrowed books and their due dates.

4. User Authentication and Authorization:

   • Secure access to the system with user authentication.
   • Define user roles and permissions for different system functionalities.

To run the Library Management System, ensure that you have the following software installed:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or later
• Apache Maven
• MySQL or any other compatible relational database management system

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Aravind-2000/LibraryManagementSystem_Backend

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd library-management-system

3. Configure the database:

   • Create a new MySQL database for the application.
   • Update the application.yml file with your database connection details.

4. Build the project using Maven:

mvn clean install

5. Run the application:

mvn spring-boot:run

6. Access the application:
   • Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:8080 to access the Library Management System.

The application configuration can be modified in the application.yml file. Some important configurations include:

• Database connection details: Update the spring.datasource.url, spring.datasource.username, and spring.datasource.password properties to match your database setup.
• Server port: Change the server.port property to specify the desired server port number.

Contributions to the Library Management System are welcome! If you find any issues or would like to add new features, please submit an issue or create a pull request on the GitHub repository.

When contributing, make sure to follow the existing code style, write unit tests for new functionality, and update the documentation accordingly.

The Library Management System was developed using Spring Boot, an open-source Java framework. We would like to thank the Spring Boot community for their contributions and support.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact the project maintainer:

• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub: Aravind-2000