S. Reader

Overview

The S. Reader is a comprehensive book management application designed for book enthusiasts. It allows users to track their reading journey, maintain a collection of books, rate and review them, and discover new reads. The app provides a seamless user experience, leveraging modern Android development tools like Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

Features

• Track Your Reading: Mark books as "Currently Reading," "Want to Read," or "Finished Reading."
• Ratings and Reviews: Rate books and leave reviews.
• Book Details: View detailed information about each book, including the title, author, description, categories, and more.
• Firebase Integration: All user data, including reading progress and ratings, are synced in real-time with Firebase.
• User Authentication: Secure login and signup using Firebase Authentication.
• Dynamic UI: Modern and dynamic UI using Jetpack Compose, with smooth animations and responsive layouts.
• Offline Support: View your saved books even when offline.

Technology Stack

• Language: Kotlin
• UI Framework: Jetpack Compose
• Backend: Firebase Realtime Database & Firestore
• Authentication: Firebase Authentication
• Image Loading: Coil
• Testing: JUnit & MockK

How to Run the App

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/goodreads-clone.git
   cd goodreads-clone

2. Open the project in Android Studio.
3. Sync the Gradle files and make sure all dependencies are installed.
4. Set up your Firebase project:
   • Go to the Firebase Console.
   • Create a new project and add an Android app.
   • Download the google-services.json file and place it in the app directory.
5. Build and run the app on an emulator or physical device.

Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions! To contribute:

1. Fork this repository.
2. Create a feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes and push them to your fork.
4. Create a pull request, describing your changes in detail.

Acknowledgements

This app was inspired by the GoodReads platform, aiming to provide a similar experience with additional customizations and a modern Android tech stack. Thanks to all open-source libraries and tools that made this project possible.

Future Enhancements

• Add a social feature to follow other users and see their reading lists.
• Implement advanced search filters.
• Integrate APIs for book recommendations.
• Add support for dark mode.

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