Library Management System

Author: Nathanlie Ortega

Email: NathanlieOrtega.Dev@gmail.com

Brief Description

A C++ console app for managing a library system. Supports books, CDs, DVDs, patrons, and loans. Features include item management, overdue tracking, and fine calculation. Uses OOP (inheritance, polymorphism), vectors, and a menu UI.

Files and Structure

• main.cpp: Main logic and menu interface.
• Patron.h, Patron.cpp: Patron class and operations.
• Book.h, Book.cpp: Book class and operations.
• AudioCD.h, AudioCD.cpp: Audio CD class and operations.
• DVD.h, DVD.cpp: DVD class and operations.
• Loan.h, Loan.cpp: Loan class and operations.
• LibraryItem.h, LibraryItem.cpp: Base class for library items.
• PatronsCollection.h, PatronsCollection.cpp: Manages patron records.
• BooksCollection.h, BooksCollection.cpp: Manages books.
• LoansCollection.h, LoansCollection.cpp: Manages loans.
• LibraryItemsCollection.h, LibraryItemsCollection.cpp: Manages all library items.
• Makefile: Automates compilation.

Compilation and Execution

1. Navigate to the project folder:

   cd LibraryManagementSystem

2. Compile:

   g++ AudioCD.cpp Book.cpp BooksCollection.cpp DVD.cpp LibraryItem.cpp LibraryItemsCollection.cpp Loan.cpp LoansCollection.cpp main.cpp Patron.cpp PatronsCollection.cpp

3. Run:

   ./a.exe

Expected Output:

+-------------------------------------------------+
|      Library Management System                  |
|      Author name: Nathanlie Ortega              |
|      NathanlieOrtega.Dev@gmail.com              |
+-------------------------------------------------+

The Menu:
1. Manage Patrons
2. Manage Library Items
3. Manage Loans
4. Reporting Functions
5. Exit Menu
Choose an option (1 to 5): 1

Patrons Management:        
1. Add Patron
2. Edit Patron
3. Delete Patron
4. Find Patron
5. Pay Fines
6. Print All Patrons       
7. Go Back
Choose an option (1 to 7): 1

Please enter the patron details
Enter Name: Edgar
Enter ID Number: 114466
Enter Fine Balance: 12
Enter Current Number of Books Out: 3
Patron has been added.

Patrons Management:
1. Add Patron
2. Edit Patron
3. Delete Patron
4. Find Patron
5. Pay Fines
6. Print All Patrons
7. Go Back
Choose an option (1 to 7): 6

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