Library Management System

A web-based MVC application designed to streamline library operations, enhance user engagement, and simplify book management for administrators and users.

Features

For Users

• Browse books by category or search by title/author.
• Track borrowed books and due dates.
• Submit reviews and ratings for books.
• Check real-time availability status of books.
• User registration, login, and profile management.

For Administrators

• Add, update, or remove books from the catalog.
• Manage book details (title, author, genre, availability).

Security

• Password hashing with HMACSHA256 and salt.
• Role-based access control (admin/user).

Technologies

• Backend: ASP.NET Core MVC, Entity Framework Core
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap 5
• Database: SQL Server/SQLite
• Authentication: .NET Core System.Security.Cryptography

Installation

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed:

• .NET 9 SDK
• SQL Server or SQLite
• IDE: Visual Studio 2022 or Visual Studio Code