Library Manager in C++

Project Description

This project is a simple library manager written in C++. It allows you to manage a collection of books by providing basic functionalities such as adding, deleting, searching, and displaying books. This project is designed for beginners in C++ who have not yet acquired advanced knowledge of the language.

Features

• Add a Book: Allows you to add a new book to the library by entering its title, author, genre, and publication year.
• Display All Books: Displays the list of all books available in the library.
• Search for a Book by Title: Allows you to search for a specific book by its title.
• Delete a Book by Title: Allows you to delete a book from the library using its title.

Project Structure

The project is structured as follows:

• main.cpp: The entry point of the program, initializes the library.
• BookLibrary.cpp: Contains the logic for managing the library, including the menu and book operations.
• LibraryFunction.cpp: Contains utility functions for creating, displaying, adding, deleting, and searching for books.
• CMakeLists.txt: Configuration file for CMake, used to compile and run the project.

Prerequisites

• CMake: Version 3.16 or higher.
• C++ Compiler: Compatible with modern C++ standards.

Installation and Execution

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nXhermane/LibraryManager.git
   cd LibraryManager

2. Create a Build Directory:

   mkdir build
   cd build

3. Configure the Project with CMake:

   cmake ..

4. Compile the Project:

   cmake --build .

5. Run the Program:

   ./LIBRARY_MANAGER

Usage

Once the program is running, an interactive menu will be displayed. You can choose from the following options:

1. Add a Book: Follow the instructions to enter the book details.
2. Display All Books: Displays the list of all available books.
3. Search for a Book by Title: Enter the title of the book you want to search for.
4. Delete a Book by Title: Enter the title of the book you want to delete.
5. Quit: Exits the program.

Notes for Beginners

• This project uses basic C++ concepts such as classes, pointers, dynamic arrays, and functions.
• It does not use advanced concepts like templates, the STL (Standard Template Library), or smart pointers, making it accessible to beginners.
• The code is commented to facilitate understanding and learning.

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! If you wish to improve this project or add new features, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

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Note: This project is designed for beginners in C++ and aims to provide a practical introduction to the basic concepts of the language. It is recommended to thoroughly understand each part of the code before moving on to more complex projects.