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Library Management System

This project is a Library Management System built using Java Swing. It provides an interactive graphical user interface (GUI) to manage a collection of books in a library. Users can add, update, and remove books, as well as view the details of the books in a tabular format.

Features

  1. Add Books

    • Allows users to input the book's details (Title, Author, ISBN, Year, Genre, Availability) and add them to the list.

  2. Update Books

    • Enables users to edit the details of a selected book and update the information in the table.

  3. Remove Books

    • Allows users to remove a selected book from the list.

  4. View Book List

    • Displays all books in a tabular format, including their details such as Title, Author, ISBN, Year, Genre, and Availability.

  5. Tabbed Interface

    • The application provides two tabs:
      • Book Details: For adding and updating book details.
      • Book List: For viewing the list of books.

  6. Interactive GUI

    • Built using Java Swing, providing an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.

Tools and Technologies Used

  • Language: Java
  • Framework: Java Swing
  • IDE: IntelliJ IDEA / Eclipse / NetBeans (or any preferred IDE for Java)

How to Run

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/library-management-system.git
cd library-management-system

  2. Compile the Program: Navigate to the folder containing the Java file and run:

    javac q1.java

  3. Run the Program: Execute the compiled program:

    java q1

  4. Use the Application:

    • Enter book details in the Book Details tab.
    • Click on the appropriate button to perform actions:
      • Add Book to add a new book.
      • Update Book to modify an existing book (select the book from the list first).
      • Remove Book to delete a selected book from the list.

Program Structure

  • Menu Bar:

    • Includes File, Edit, and Help options (currently non-functional placeholders for future enhancements).

  • Toolbar:

    • Buttons for Add Book, Update Book, and Remove Book for quick access to core functionalities.

  • Book Details Form:

    • Input fields for:
      • Title, Author, ISBN, Year, Genre (dropdown), and Availability (checkbox).

  • Book List:

    • Displays all books in a table with columns for:
      • Title, Author, ISBN, Year, Genre, and Availability.

  • Tabbed Pane:

    • Two tabs for Book Details and Book List.

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Future Enhancements

  • Add search functionality to find books by Title, Author, or ISBN.
  • Implement file saving/loading to persist the book data across sessions.
  • Add a "Help" section with user instructions.
  • Include sorting and filtering options for the book list.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to improve this project, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

  • This project was created by Sneh Pareshkumar Patel as part of the coursework.
  • Student ID: RA2311003010884.