LitShelf Online Library Management System

LitShelf is a web-based library management system that allows users to explore, discover, and immerse themselves in the world of books. It's designed to provide a seamless experience for managing book collections, borrowing, and staying informed about new books.

Features

1. Discover New Reads:

   • Use the intuitive search and explore feature to find your next favorite book.

2. Manage Your Borrowings:

   • Keep track of the books you've borrowed and manage due dates effortlessly.

3. Stay Informed:

   • Receive updates on new arrivals, upcoming releases, and special events.

Getting Started

To run the LitShelf Online Library Management System on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/joboy-dev/LitShelf.git
2. Configure the database settings in utils/conn.php.
3. Add uploads folder in the root directory of the project. Very important.
4. Import the SQL schema from litshelf_schema.sql into your database.
5. Start your web server(xampp preferably).
6. Add this path to environment variables on your PC: C:\xampp\php. C:\xampp should be the directory you installed xampp in.
7. Run this command in your terminal to start the PHP Development server: php -S localhost:8000.8000 can be any port number of your choice.
8. On your browser, enter localhost:8000 in the search bar and the website will start up.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • PHP for server-side rendering

• Backend:

  • MySQL for the database