Hackathon E-Library

Hackathon E-Library is a web application designed to manage and browse digital book collections efficiently. The project is developed to provide an easy-to-use platform for users to access and manage their e-books.

Project Structure

• backend/ — Contains the backend logic built with Django.
• frontend/ — React-based frontend for an interactive UI.
• database/ — Stores information about books, users, and transactions.
• .env — Configuration file with sensitive environment variables.
• requirements.txt — Lists dependencies for the backend.
• package.json — Manages frontend dependencies.

Features

Backend (Django)

1. User Authentication
   • Register, login, and manage user sessions.
2. Book Management
   • Add, update, delete, and browse digital books.
3. Search and Filtering
   • Search books by title, author, or category.

Frontend (React)

1. User-Friendly Interface
   • Intuitive UI for browsing and managing books.
2. Responsive Design
   • Optimized for mobile and desktop.
3. Interactive Components
   • Dynamic elements for enhanced user experience.

Setup and Execution

Install Backend Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Start the Backend Server

python manage.py runserver

Install Frontend Dependencies

cd frontend
npm install

Start the Frontend

npm start

Environment Variables Setup

Create a .env file and add:

SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
DATABASE_URL=your_database_url
REACT_APP_API_URL=your_backend_url

Technologies Used

• Django — Backend framework
• React — Frontend framework
• SQLite/PostgreSQL — Database
• dotenv — Environment variable management

Author

Hackathon E-Library — A digital book management system developed for efficient library handling.