GoVlash_LaundryManagementSystem

GoVlash Laundry is a Java-based desktop application designed to manage laundry business operations. The system implements MVC (Model–View–Controller) architecture and uses Java Swing for the user interface with MySQL as the database.

Features :

• Multi-role authentication:
  • Admin
  • Customer
  • Receptionist
  • Laundry Staff
• Secure login and registration
• Role-based dashboards
• Laundry order management
• Order status tracking
• Database integration (MySQL)
• Clean MVC architecture

Technologies Used

• Java SE 11 / 17
• Java Swing (GUI)
• MySQL
• Eclipse IDE
• JDBC
• Git & GitHub

Prerequisites

Before running the application, make sure you have:

• Java JDK 11 or later
• MySQL Server
• Eclipse IDE (recommended)
• Git installed

How To Use

• Clone The Repository

  • Open Terminal or Git Bash and run : git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repository-name.git
  • Then move into the project directory : cd your-repository-name

• Open Project in the Eclipse

  • Open Eclipse IDE
  • Go to : File -> Import -> Existing Project Into Workspace
  • Select the cloned project folder
  • Click Finish

• Add Library in Build Path that include External JAR's

  • Library that should be added : jafafx-sdk, mysql-connector-java

• Database Setup

  • Create a new MySQL database : CREATE DATABASE govlash_laundry;
  • Import the SQL file, Or manually create tables :
    • users
    • notifications
    • transactions
    • services
  • Update database credentials in : src/database/DBConnection.java

• Run the Application

  • navigate to : src/main/Main.java
  • Right-click on Main.java
  • Run As -> Java Application
  • The Login window will appear

Notes

• This application uses Swing, not JavaFX.
• VM arguments are not required.
• Database connection is executed only during login to avoid UI freezing.
• For jafafx-sdk and mysql-connector-java you can find and download it on google or the other trusted platform such as github etc.

Author

Alvin Nabil Thoriq Software Engineering Student At Binus University | Full Stack Developer

• GitHub: alvinnabil
• Portfolio: vinndev.vercel.app
• LinkedIn : alvin-nabil-8972792a7

License

This project is open source and available for learning and personal use.