📚 Library Management System

A robust and secure Library Management System developed with .NET Core, SQL Server, JWT authentication, and React. The system allows for efficient management of books, patrons, and borrowing records, with a strong focus on security and user experience.

🖼️ Project Overview

The Library Management System provides a comprehensive solution for managing library operations. It includes features such as book catalog management, patron profiles, borrowing and returning of books, and detailed reporting, all wrapped in a secure and user-friendly web interface.

⚙️ Key Features

🔒 Secure Authentication & Authorization: JWT-based authentication and role-based access control to ensure secure access.

🗄️ Book & Patron Management: CRUD operations for books and patrons, with efficient searching and filtering capabilities.

🔑 Password Hashing & Encryption: Utilizes hashing algorithms like BCrypt for secure password storage.

📊 Reporting & Analytics: Detailed reports for books, patrons, and borrowing history.

🛠️ Modern Tech Stack: Built with .NET Core for the backend, SQL Server for the database, and React for the frontend.

🛠️ Tech Stack

Backend

.NET Core

Entity Framework Core

SQL Server

Security

JWT Authentication

Password Hashing: BCrypt

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites .NET Core SDK SQL Server Node.js & npm Docker

Installation

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/eslamhawas/library-management-system.git
cd library-management-system

Setup Backend (.NET Core API):

cd backend
dotnet restore
dotnet ef database update
dotnet run

Configuration

Update the appsettings.json file in the backend project to configure the database connection string and JWT settings.