Reading Store JavaFX Application

Overview

The Reading Store is a JavaFX-based desktop application designed to facilitate the buying and selling of books. The application provides a seamless user experience with features tailored for both customers and administrators. The system implements role-based access control to ensure that different user roles have access to the features specific to their needs.

Features

1. Role-Based Access Control

• Different user roles such as Admin and Customer.
• Admins have privileges to manage the book inventory, including adding, editing, and deleting books.
• Customers can browse, add books to their cart, and proceed with purchases.

2. Dedicated Buy/Sell Feature

• Customers can buy books directly.
• Users can also list books for sale, enabling a two-way marketplace.

3. Enhanced Cart Management

• The cart system includes a limit-checking mechanism to ensure proper handling of items.
• Users are notified if the cart exceeds the predefined limit.

4. Efficient Checkout Process

• A streamlined process for checking out ensures a quick and hassle-free experience.
• Includes validation for payment and order confirmation.

5. Admin Book Management

• Admins can add new books to the store’s inventory.
• Books can be edited or removed based on requirements.

Tech Stack

• Java: Core programming language for application logic.
• JavaFX: Used for building a responsive and modern user interface.
• JDBC: Facilitates database connectivity and interaction.
• MySQL: Database management system for storing user, book, and transaction data.

Installation and Setup

Prerequisites

1. Install Java JDK (version 11 or later).
2. Install JavaFX kit
3. Install MySQL Server.
4. Set up your environment with a compatible IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse).

Steps to Run the Application

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/nycanshu/readnigstore

2. Import the project into your IDE.
3. Set up the database:
   • Create a new MySQL database.
   • Execute the provided SQL script (schema.sql) to initialize the database schema. - (It will be updated later)
4. Update database configurations in the application (e.g., db.properties file):

   db.url=jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/reading_store
   db.user=root
   db.password=yourpassword

5. Build and run the project through your IDE or using the command line:

   mvn javafx:run

Usage Instructions

For Admins

• Log in with admin credentials.
• Navigate to the "Manage Books" section to add, edit, or delete books.

For Customers

• Browse the catalog and add books to your cart.
• Proceed to checkout to complete your purchase.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request for review.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contact

For any inquiries or support, please contact:

• Developer Name: Himanshu
• Email: [himanshu.is.dev@gmail.com]

Output Samples

These are some sample images, but the actual project contains more screens with more additional features.