Library_Lite

Deployed Link: https://library-lite-1.onrender.com

Library_Lite is a modern, full-stack library management system designed to streamline the process of borrowing and managing books. It features a robust backend, a responsive frontend, and seamless authentication.

✨ Features

• User Authentication: Secure signup and login for users and admins.
• GitHub OAuth: Easy one-click login using GitHub.
• Dashboard: Comprehensive dashboard for admins to view stats like total books, active loans, overdue loans, and earnings.
• Book Management: Add, update, delete, and search for books.
• Author Management: Manage author profiles and their associated books.
• Loan System: Issue books to members, track due dates, and manage returns.
• Fine Calculation: Automatic calculation of fines for overdue books.
• Member Management: Manage library members and their membership details.
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Dark Mode: Built-in dark mode for better readability.

📸 Screenshots

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Dashboard

Book List

Loan Management

🚀 Tutorial & Usage

1. Getting Started

• Sign Up/Login: Create an account or log in using your GitHub credentials.
• Admin Access: The first user is typically the admin, or specific credentials are used for admin access.

2. Managing Books

• Navigate to the Books section.
• Click "Add Book" to add a new title.
• Use the Search bar to find specific books by title, author, or ISBN.
• Click on a book to view details, edit, or delete it.

3. Issuing Loans

• Go to the Loans section.
• Click "Issue Loan".
• Select the Member and the Book.
• The due date is automatically set (default is 7 days).
• Click "Issue" to confirm.

4. Returning Books

• In the Loans section, find the active loan.
• Click "Return".
• If the book is overdue, the system will display the calculated fine.
• Confirm the return to update the book's availability.

5. Managing Members

• Navigate to the Members section.
• View a list of all registered members.
• You can view their loan history and membership status.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Vite, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: PostgreSQL (hosted on Neon)
• ORM: Prisma
• Authentication: Passport.js, JWT
• Deployment: Render

📦 Installation (Local Development)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/lomesh2312/Library_Lite.git

2. Install Backend Dependencies:

   cd backend
   npm install

3. Install Frontend Dependencies:

   cd ../frontend
   npm install

4. Set up Environment Variables:
   • Create .env in backend and frontend directories with necessary keys.
5. Run the App:
   • Backend: npm start
   • Frontend: npm run dev

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