Library Management System

This project is a comprehensive Library Management System built with Python and Flask. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing books, borrowers, and borrowing transactions efficiently.

Features

• Add, update, and delete books
• Register and manage borrowers
• Record and track borrowing transactions
• Search for books and borrowers

Installation

To install the Library Management System, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <repository-directory>

2. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Database Setup

To set up the database, follow these steps:

1. Initialize the database:

   flask db init

2. Apply the database migrations:

   flask db upgrade

3. Create the database tables:

   flask shell

   from app import db
   db.create_all()
   exit()

4. Create an initial librarian user:

   python create_librarian.py

Usage

To start the application, run the following command in your terminal:

python3 app.py

or

flask --app app run