Virtual-Library-Management-System (VLMS) Project Overview

Develop a console-based application that simulates the core functionalities of a library management system, enabling operations such as book browsing, borrowing, and returning for users, alongside administrative controls for managing the library's catalog..

#Technical Requirements Version Control: Utilize Git for source code management. The project should be hosted on a platform like GitHub to facilitate collaboration and version tracking.

#Testing: Implement unit tests for individual components and integration tests for the system using C++ testing frameworks such as Google Test.

Documentation:

Each team member is responsible for documenting their code and contributing to the project report, which will detail the system's design, implementation strategy, testing protocols, and usage instructions.

Data Structures:

Book Management: Employ a Binary Search Tree (BST) for storing and efficiently searching for book information. User Management: Use a Hash Map for fast access to user accounts. Checkout Queue: Implement a Queue to manage the FIFO borrowing system. Project Components and Responsibilities User Interface & Navigation: Design a clear console interface for user interaction, including separate menus for logged-out users, standard users, and administrators. Book Management: Implement functionalities to add, remove, update, and search for books. User Account Management: Create a secure login and registration system, handling user data responsibly. Data Persistence: Ensure the system can save and retrieve library and user data between sessions. Feature Details Pre-Login Menu

Welcome to the Virtual Library Management System

1. Login
2. Register
3. Exit

Please select an option:

User Menu (After Login)

Welcome [Username], you're logged in as a [Role].

1. Search for Books
2. Borrow a Book
3. Return a Book
4. View Borrowed Books
5. Update Profile
6. Logout

Admin Menu

Admin Dashboard

1. Add a Book
2. Remove a Book
3. Update Book Information
4. View All Loans
5. Add/Remove User (Admins)
6. Logout

Deliverables Source Code: Fully documented and managed using Git, including regular commits and meaningful commit messages. Testing Suite: A set of automated tests for critical functionalities. Project Report: A comprehensive document covering system design, implementation details, testing strategy, user manual, and team member contributions. Implementation Notes Security Considerations: While in-depth security practices like password hashing may be beyond this project's scope, emphasize their importance in the documentation. Data Storage: Use simple file handling (e.g., text or JSON files) for storing user and book data. This simplifies the project's complexity while teaching fundamental data management concepts. Role Management: Ensure the system distinguishes between standard users and administrators, granting appropriate access and functionalities based on the user's role.