SLCAS Library App

This is a simple Library Management System created as a group project for the MIVA Open University COS 202 course. The application is built using Java and provides basic functionalities for managing books and library members.

Features

• Add, edit, and delete books from the library.
• Register, update, and remove library members.
• Borrow and return books.
• View lists of available books and registered members.

Cloning from GitHub

To get a copy of this project on your local machine, you can clone it from GitHub.

1. Prerequisites:

   • Git installed on your system.

2. Steps:

   • Open a terminal or command prompt.
   • Navigate to the directory where you want to store the project.
   • Run the following command:

     git clone <repository-url>

   • Replace <repository-url> with the actual URL of the GitHub repository.

Installation and Setup

This project can be set up and run on various IDEs that support Java development. Below are the instructions for some popular IDEs.

Visual Studio Code

1. Prerequisites:

   • Java Development Kit (JDK) (version 11 or higher)
   • Visual Studio Code
   • Extension Pack for Java for Visual Studio Code

2. Steps:

   • Clone the repository or download the source code.
   • Open the project folder in Visual Studio Code.
   • The Java extension should automatically recognize the project.
   • Locate the Main.java file in the src folder, right-click, and select Run Java.

IntelliJ IDEA

1. Prerequisites:

   • Java Development Kit (JDK) (version 11 or higher)
   • IntelliJ IDEA (Community or Ultimate Edition)

2. Steps:

   • Clone the repository or download the source code.
   • Open IntelliJ IDEA and select File > Open....
   • Navigate to the project's root folder and select it.
   • IntelliJ IDEA will automatically detect the project structure.
   • Locate the Main.java file in the src folder, right-click, and select Run 'Main.main()'.

Other Editors (e.g., Eclipse, NetBeans)

The general steps for other IDEs are similar:

1. Prerequisites:

   • Java Development Kit (JDK) (version 11 or higher)
   • Your preferred Java IDE (e.g., Eclipse, NetBeans)

2. Steps:

   • Clone the repository or download the source code.
   • Open your IDE and import the project.
     • In Eclipse, you can use File > Import > General > Existing Projects into Workspace.
     • In NetBeans, you can use File > Open Project.
   • Set up the project's JDK if required.
   • Locate the Main.java file and run it as a Java application.