Bookstore Application

Welcome to the Bookstore Application repository! This project is a comprehensive web application for managing and browsing books, developed as a college project by a team of 5 members.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Technologies Used
• Features
• Setup Instructions
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Acknowledgements

Introduction

The Bookstore Application is designed to provide a seamless and intuitive platform for book enthusiasts to browse, purchase, and manage books. The project was developed using a full stack of technologies, focusing on a responsive and user-friendly interface.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, Bootstrap, Thymeleaf
• Backend: Spring Boot Framework, RESTful APIs
• Database: JPA, MySQL

Features

• User registration and authentication
• Book browsing and searching
• Shopping cart functionality
• Order management
• Responsive design for various devices

Setup Instructions

To set up and run this project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Mr-aj33t/BookStore.git
   cd your-repository-name

2. Set up the database:

   • Ensure MySQL is installed and running.
   • Create a database named bookstore.
   • Update the database configuration in application.properties file.

3. Build and run the project:

   mvn clean install
   mvn spring-boot:run

4. Access the application:

   • Open your browser and go to http://localhost:8080.

Usage

Once the application is up and running, you can:

• Register as a new user.
• Browse available books.
• Add books to your cart and place orders.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to enhance the Bookstore Application. To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name).
5. Open a pull request.