GADCourse - Metro Library Management System

1. Project Title and Description

This project implements a basic library management system using C# and the .NET Framework with MetroFramework for the user interface. It allows for managing book details, member information, borrowing history, and staff details. The system uses a SQLite database for data persistence.

2. Features and Functionality

The Metro Library Management System includes the following features:

• Book Details Management: Add, edit, and view book information (Book ID, Title, Author, Publication Year, ISBN, Available Count). Accessed via Form1 -> "Book Details" tile.
• Member Details Management: Add, edit, view, and delete member information (NIC, Name, Address, Phone Number, Email, Member Type, Registration Date). Includes search and filtering functionalities. Accessed via Form1 -> "Member Details and Registration" tile.
• Borrowing Management: Record book borrowing transactions (Borrowing ID, Member NIC, Book ID, Borrow Date, Return Date). Accessed via Form1 -> "Borrowing" tile.
• Hand Over Management: Placeholder form for managing returning process. Accessed via Form1 -> "Hand Over" tile.
• Staff Login: Authentication for staff members to access the system.
• Staff Details Management: Add, edit, view, and delete staff information (NIC, Name, Address, Phone Number, Email, Staff Type, Registration Date, Password). Includes password management and staff authentication. Accessed via Form1 -> "Staff Details and Registration" tile.
• Forget Password Recovery: (Unimplemented) A placeholder form suggesting email password recovery.

3. Technology Stack

• Programming Language: C#
• Framework: .NET Framework (Windows Forms)
• UI Library: MetroFramework
• Database: SQLite

4. Prerequisites

Before running the application, ensure the following prerequisites are installed:

• .NET Framework (version is not specified in source code, but likely 4.5 or higher)
• SQLite ADO.NET provider. This is typically handled by NuGet package restoration.

5. Installation Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/billodi/GADCourse.git

2. Open the Project in Visual Studio:

   • Navigate to the cloned directory.
   • Open the MetroLibrary.sln file in Visual Studio.

3. Restore NuGet Packages:

   • In Visual Studio, go to Tools -> NuGet Package Manager -> Restore NuGet Packages. This will download and install the necessary dependencies, including MetroFramework and the SQLite provider.

4. Build the Solution:

   • In Visual Studio, go to Build -> Build Solution.

6. Usage Guide

1. Running the Application:

   • After building the solution successfully, run the application from Visual Studio by pressing F5 or clicking the Start button.

2. Staff Login:

   • The application starts by displaying the member details (MemberDetails form directly).
   • To utilize staff features (delete/update members), authentication is required using the authentication forms.

3. Navigating the Application:

   • The Form1 acts as the dashboard, providing access to the main functionalities through Metro Tiles.
   • Click on the tiles to open the respective forms.

4. Database:

   • The SQLite database file (database.db) is created automatically in the application's execution directory if it doesn't exist.

7. API Documentation (Not Applicable)

This project does not expose a public API.

8. Contributing Guidelines

1. Fork the Repository:

   • Create your own fork of the repository on GitHub.

2. Create a Branch:

   • Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make Changes:

   • Implement your changes, adhering to the project's coding style and conventions.
   • Add comments and documentation as necessary.

4. Commit Changes:

   • Commit your changes with a descriptive commit message:

   git commit -m "Add: Implement new feature"

5. Push Changes:

   • Push your changes to your forked repository:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

6. Create a Pull Request:

   • Submit a pull request from your branch to the master branch of the original repository.
   • Provide a clear and concise description of your changes in the pull request.

9. License Information

No license is specified in the repository. All rights are reserved unless explicitly stated otherwise.

10. Contact/Support Information

For questions or support, please contact:

• billodi (via GitHub)