Appointments Management Website

The Appointments Management Website is an end-to-end platform designed for efficient management of queues and meetings between customers and service providers. It is a robust solution for managing appointments, ensuring streamlined communication and scheduling between customers and service providers. The system is designed with user-friendly screens and functionalities tailored to different user roles. The server-side application employs a 3-layer architecture, ensuring efficient data access using Entity Framework. This README file provides comprehensive instructions on the setup, usage, and contribution guidelines for the project.

Features

• Queue Management: Efficient handling of customer queues.
• Appointment Scheduling: Easy scheduling and management of meetings.
• User Roles: Functionality adapted to different user roles (customers and service providers).
• Data Access: Seamless data management using Entity Framework.
• Responsive Design: User-friendly interface optimized for various devices.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Dvora-K/Appointments-Management-System.git
   cd Appointments-Management-System

2. Backend Setup:

   Navigate to the backend directory and restore the required packages:

   cd server
   dotnet restore

   Update the connection string in appsettings.json to match your SQL Server configuration.

   "ConnectionStrings": {
     "DefaultConnection": "Server=your_server;Database=your_database;User Id=your_user;Password=your_password;"
   }

3. Frontend Setup:

   Navigate to the frontend directory and install the required packages:

   cd ../client
   npm install

Running the Application

1. Run the Backend:

   Navigate to the backend directory and start the server:

   cd server
   dotnet run

2. Run the Frontend:

   Navigate to the frontend directory and start the development server:

   cd ../client
   npm start

3. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/.

Usage

1. User Registration: Users can register and log in to the system.
2. Appointment Booking: Customers can book, view, and cancel appointments.
3. Queue Management: Service providers can manage customer queues.
4. User Roles: The system provides distinct functionalities for customers and service providers.

Technologies Used

• Backend: C# .NET CORE, Entity Framework Core
• Database: SQL-SERVER
• Frontend: React, TypeScript, SCSS