BiblioNovaa

BiblioNovaa is a comprehensive web application designed for efficient library management, featuring seamless synchronization between MongoDB and Neo4j databases. This application allows for the streamlined management of books, members, loans, and returns.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Book Management: Add, list, modify, and delete books.
• Member Management: Add, list, modify, and delete members.
• Loan Management: Record and track book loans.
• Database Synchronization: Ensure data consistency between MongoDB and Neo4j.
• User Authentication: Secure login system for library staff.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7+
• Flask
• MongoDB
• Neo4j
• Git

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/MehdiBoukhobza/BiblioNovaa.git
   cd BiblioNovaa

2. Create a virtual environment and activate it or add one automatically using PyCharm:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install the required packages:

4. Set up MongoDB and Neo4j:

   • Ensure MongoDB is running on your machine or server.
   • Ensure Neo4j is running and accessible.

   For MongoDB:

   docker pull mongodb/mongodb-community-server:latest
   docker run --name mongodb -p 27017:27017 -d mongodb/mongodb-community-server:latest

   For Neo4j:

   docker pull neo4j
   docker run --name myneo4j -p 7687:7687 -p 7474:7474 -d -e NEO4J_AUTH=neo4j/password neo4j:latest

5. Run the application:

   flask run

Usage

• Access the application at http://127.0.0.1:5000.
• Use the navbar to navigate through different sections of the application.
• Manage books, members, and loans using the provided interfaces.
• Use the login page to access admin functionalities.
• To add an admin, you need to change the role from the MongoDB database.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m 'Add some feature'

5. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

6. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.