Blood Bank Management System

Introduction

The Blood Bank Management System is a comprehensive desktop application designed to streamline and automate the operations of a blood bank. It facilitates the efficient management of donors, recipients, blood inventory, donations, transfusions, and cross-matching processes. Built with Java and MySQL, this system aims to ensure the availability of safe blood for patients in need.

Features

• Donor Management: Add, update, and view donor records.
• Recipient Management: Manage recipient information and track their needs.
• Blood Inventory Management: Track blood units, status, and expiration dates.
• Donation Management: Record and monitor donation history.
• Transfusion Management: Manage transfusion records for recipients.
• Cross-Examination Management: Record and track cross-matching results.
• Reward Management: Manage rewards for donors.
• Reporting: Generate reports on various criteria like donor demographics and inventory status.

Technology Stack

• Programming Language: Java
• GUI Framework: Java Swing
• Database: MySQL
• IDE: IntelliJ IDEA (Recommended)

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
• MySQL Server
• JDBC Driver for MySQL

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <repository-url>

2. Database Setup:
   • Open your MySQL client (e.g., MySQL Workbench, Command Line).
   • Create the database and tables using the provided SQL script located at src/CacheManager/schema.sql.
   • You can execute the script directly or copy-paste the commands.
3. Configure Connection:
   • Open src/CacheManager/Connect.java.
   • Update the database credentials (username and password) in the DriverManager.getConnection line to match your local MySQL setup:

     connection = DriverManager.getConnection("jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/BloodBankSystem", "root", "YOUR_PASSWORD");

4. Build the Project:
   • Open the project in your IDE.
   • Ensure the JDBC driver is added to the project's dependencies.
   • Build the project to resolve dependencies.

Usage

1. Run the Application:
   • Navigate to src/blood/bank/system/Login.java.
   • Run the main method to launch the application.
2. Login/Sign Up:
   • Use the "Sign Up" button to create a new admin account.
   • Log in with your credentials to access the dashboard.
3. Dashboard:
   • Use the navigation menu to access different modules like Donor, Recipient, Stock, etc.

Directory Structure

• src/blood/bank/system: Contains the main UI and logic classes (Login, Home, etc.).
• src/CacheManager: Contains database connection and schema files.
• src/blood/bank: Contains core bank logic.
• src/icon: Contains image assets.

Contributors

• Manal Bukhari
• Ezza Abdullah
• Tehreem Tahir
• Aneeq Zafar