BookBox

BookBox is a decentralized library app designed to create a scalable backend and multi-platform frontend for managing books and facilitating borrowing and purchasing. The application caters to both institutional and open market users, focusing on students and readers.

Team Members

• Vibhu Sahu
• Kunal Meshram
• Devisha Agrawal

Project Overview

Objective

To develop a cross-platform application with a centralized backend that provides seamless access to libraries for users in both institutions and the open market.

Markets

• Institutional Version: Designed specifically for educational institutions, enabling students and teachers to borrow and manage books efficiently.
• Open Market Version: Aimed at general readers and book enthusiasts, allowing them to discover, borrow, and purchase books.

Backend

• Technologies Used:

  • Node.js
  • Express
  • SQLite

• Features:

  • User and admin sections
  • Authentication system for secure access

Frontend

• Technologies Used:
  • Android: Java
  • Web: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Bootstrap
  • iOS: Swift
  • Windows and Linux: Cross-platform frameworks

Repositories

• Backend Repository: Node.js & Express
• Web React Frontend: ReactJS Frontend
• Android Repository: Android App

Database Structure

Books Table

• Columns:
  • Name
  • Author
  • ID
  • Index
  • Summary
  • Front Page Picture
  • Price
  • Launch Year
  • Publication
  • Rating
  • Borrowed/Buy Stats

Users Table

• Columns:
  • Borrow/Buy History
  • User Type (Student, Teacher, etc.)
  • Total Available Books

Features

User Features

• Search functionality for books
• Personalized recommendations
• Borrow/Buy requests
• Account management
• Check book availability
• Filters for easier navigation

Admin Features

• Add and manage books in the database
• Block users as needed
• Email notifications for important updates

Authentication

• User and admin signup/login with email/phone validation
• Secure authentication mechanism to ensure user privacy and data integrity

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request for any features or bug fixes.

License

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

Contact

For inquiries or feedback, please contact us via email:

• Vibhu Sahu: [email protected]