Lumi Library Management System

Lumi Library Management System is a modern web application built with ASP.NET Core MVC that simplifies library management by handling books and authors through an intuitive interface. Designed with object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, this system provides efficient CRUD operations for managing library records and features a clean, responsive design.

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Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Architecture & Technologies
• Project Structure
• Contribution
• License

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Features

• Book Management

  • Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations for books.
  • Manage book details including Title, Genre, ISBN, Publish Date, and Available Copies.

• Author Management

  • CRUD operations for authors.
  • Manage author details such as First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, and view their associated books.

• User-Friendly Interface

  • Modern, minimalistic design with a responsive layout.
  • Intuitive navigation featuring a full-screen hero section, custom forms, and interactive tables.

• Dynamic Data Management

  • Efficient handling of data using well-defined models and view models.
  • Supports search and filtering functionalities for quick record retrieval.

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Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/halenurincedere/MVCLibraryManagementSystem.git
   cd MVCLibraryManagementSystem
   

Usage

• Home Page:
  • The home page features a full-screen hero section with a bold call-to-action button. Users are greeted with a modern design that clearly directs them to explore the system.
• Books:
  • Use the Books page (accessible via the navigation bar) to view, add, edit, or delete book records.
• Authors:
  • The Authors page allows you to manage author details and view the books associated with each author.
• About:
  • The About page provides detailed information about the project, its purpose, and future enhancements.
• User Operations:
  • Additional user functionalities such as login and registration can be integrated as needed.

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Architecture & Technologies

• ASP.NET MVC:
  • Provides the framework for building the application with Controllers, Views, and Routing.
• .NET 9:
  • Utilized for modern, high-performance web development.
• C# & OOP Principles:
  • The project is structured using object-oriented programming best practices, with clearly defined models and view models.
• Razor View Engine:
  • Uses Layouts, Partial Views, and Tag Helpers to create a dynamic and modular UI.
• Bootstrap:
  • Ensures a responsive and modern user interface with a mobile-first approach.
• Custom CSS/SCSS:
  • Implements a minimalistic design with a custom color scheme and modern UI elements.

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Project Structure

LibraryManagementSystem/
├─ Controllers/
│  ├─ BookController.cs
│  ├─ AuthorController.cs
│  ├─ HomeController.cs
│  └─ AccountController.cs (optional)
├─ Models/
│  ├─ Book.cs
│  ├─ Author.cs
│  ├─ BookViewModel.cs
│  └─ AuthorViewModel.cs
├─ Views/
│  ├─ Shared/
│  │  ├─ _Layout.cshtml
│  │  ├─ _NavbarPartial.cshtml
│  │  └─ _FooterPartial.cshtml
│  ├─ Home/
│  │  ├─ Index.cshtml
│  │  └─ About.cshtml
│  ├─ Book/
│  │  ├─ List.cshtml
│  │  ├─ Create.cshtml
│  │  ├─ Edit.cshtml
│  │  └─ Details.cshtml
│  └─ Author/
│     ├─ List.cshtml
│     ├─ Create.cshtml
│     ├─ Edit.cshtml
│     └─ Details.cshtml
├─ wwwroot/
│  ├─ css/
│  ├─ lib/
│  └─ images/
├─ appsettings.json
├─ Program.cs
└─ README.md

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.

2. Create a new branch:

   bash git checkout -b feature/YourFeature

3. Commit your changes:

   bash git commit -m "Add feature description"

4. Push to your branch:

   bash git push origin feature/YourFeature

5. Open a pull request for review.

   Please ensure your code follows the project’s coding standards and includes proper documentation.

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License

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