Library Catalog System

The Library Catalog System is a Java-based application that allows users to manage a catalog of library items through a command-line interface. This system supports adding, removing, and displaying items, such as books, DVDs, and magazines.

Features

• Add Items: Insert new library items with unique identifiers.
• Remove Items: Remove items from the catalog using their unique identifiers.
• Display Items: View all items currently stored in the catalog.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Java JDK 11 or newer
• Maven (optional, for managing dependencies and running the application)

Installation

Clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/TBJr/LibraryCatalog.git
cd LibraryCatalog

Build

Compile the project using Java compiler or Maven:

## If using Java compiler
javac -d ./bin src/main/java/com/example/library/*.java

# If using Maven
mvn compile

Run the Application

Run the compiled classes using the Java interpreter or Maven:

## If using Java
java -cp ./bin com.example.library.LibrarySystem

## If using Maven
mvn exec:java -Dexec.mainClass="com.example.library.LibrarySystem"

Usage

Once the application is running, you will be prompted with options to add, remove, or display library items. Follow the on-screen prompts to interact with the catalog.

Testing

Run the tests to ensure the application is functioning as expected:

# If using Java
# Ensure your tests are compiled and run them using Java's test runner

# If using Maven
mvn test

Contributing

Contributions are welcome. Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your features or fixes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

Authors

Thomas S Brown - Initial work - TBJr

Acknowledgments

• Hat tip to anyone whose code was used
• Inspiration
• etc

Notes on the README.md

• General Information: The document starts with a brief description of the project, outlining its main functionality.
• Getting Started: This section covers the prerequisites, installation steps, and how to build and run the application.
• Usage: Explains how to use the application, which is crucial for end users.
• Testing: Instructions on how to run tests to validate the installation and functionality.
• Contributing: Encourages other developers to contribute to the project, which is important for open-source projects.
• License: Specifies the license under which the project is released.
• Authors and Acknowledgments: Credits to the creator and contributors, which is a good practice.

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