ICS4UN Online Banking Service

This project simulates a simple online banking service where users can create an account, deposit and withdraw money, check their balance, and view transactions.

Structure

The project is divided into four main classes:

• Main: The entry point of the application.
• Account: Represents a user's bank account.
• Transaction: Represents a transaction (deposit or withdrawal).
• Profile: Represents a user's profile.

How to Run

1. Ensure you have Java installed on your system.
2. Download the .java files mentioned below.
3. Compile the Java files using the command javac Main.java.
4. Run the application with the command java Main.

Code

Main Class

• The program starts with a greeting and prompts the user to create an account.
• It continually displays a menu for various banking actions such as checking the balance, depositing money, withdrawing money, searching and sorting transactions, changing the password, and logging out.
• The createAccount method initializes an Account object with a username and a password, setting an initial balance of $1000.

Account Class

• Holds user profile, account balance, and transaction records.
• Allows depositing and withdrawing money, updating the balance accordingly, and adding transactions to a list.

Transaction Class

• Represents a banking transaction with a date, amount, and type (Deposit or Withdrawal).

Profile Class

• Holds user profile information: username and password.

Features

• Account creation with initial balance
• Deposit and withdrawal operations
• Transaction history with search and sort functionalities
• Password change feature

Limitations

• The application does not connect to a real bank or external database.
• Password validation is basic and might not meet real-world security standards.

Future Enhancements

• Implementing a graphical user interface (GUI).
• Adding multi-user support with login functionality.