README.md

Library-Management-System-SpringBoot

This project aims to develop a robust Library Management System API using Spring Boot. The system facilitates librarians in efficiently managing books, patrons, and borrowing records.

Features

• Manage books, patrons, and borrowing records
• RESTful API endpoints
• CRUD operations
• Validation and error handling
• Unit tests

Tech Used

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Spring Data JPA
• MySQL
• Log4j2

How to Run the Application

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 17
• Maven
• MySQL

Setup

1. Clone the Repository: https://github.com/OmarHariry/Library-Management-System-SpringBoot
2. Configure the Database: CREATE DATABASE library_db;
3. Build the Project: mvn clean install
4. Run the Application: mvn spring-boot:run

Interact with API Endpoints

You can use tools like curl, Postman, or any other API client to interact with the endpoints.

Book Endpoints

- Get all books:

GET /api/books

Response:

- Get a book by ID:

GET /api/books/{id} Response:

- Add a new book:

POST /api/books/add

Request Body:

Response:

- Edit a existing book:

PUT /api/books/edit/{id}

Request Body:

Response:

- Delete a book:

DELETE /api/books/delete/{id}

Response:

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Patron Endpoints

- Get all patrons:

GET /api/patrons

Response:

- Get a patron by ID:

GET /api/patron/{id} Response:

- Add a new patron:

POST /api/patron/add

Request Body:

Response:

- Edit a existing patron:

PUT /api/patron/edit/{id} Request Body:

Response:

- Delete a patron:

DELETE /api/patron/delete/{id}

Response:

Borrowing Record Endpoints

- Borrow a book:

POST api/borrow/{bookId}/patron/{patronId}

Response:

- Return a book:

PUT api/return/{bookId}/patron/{patronId}

Response: