Bookstore Application

A JavaFX-based desktop application for managing a bookstore with separate interfaces for owners and customers. This application supports book management, customer management, and a points-based loyalty system.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Project Structure
• Screenshots

Features

Owner Features

• Book Management: Add, view, and delete books from the inventory
• Customer Management: Add and delete customer accounts
• Data Persistence: All data is saved to text files (books.txt and customers.txt)

Customer Features

• Browse Books: View available books with prices
• Purchase Books: Buy books with standard payment
• Points System: Earn and redeem loyalty points
  • Earn 10 points per $1 CAD spent
  • Redeem 100 points for $1 CAD discount
• Status Tiers:
  • Silver: Less than 1000 points
  • Gold: 1000+ points

Running the Application

Using the Run Script:

./run.sh

Or on Windows:

run.bat

Project Structure

COE528-BookStore-Application/
├── images/                    # Screenshots and images
│   ├── login-screen.png
│   ├── owner-dashboard.png
│   └── ...
├── javafx-sdk-21.0.2/        # JavaFX SDK (download and extract here)
├── Book.java                  # Book entity class
├── BookStore.java             # Application state manager
├── BookstoreApp.java          # Main application class
├── Customer.java              # Customer entity class
├── Owner.java                 # Owner entity class
├── LoginScreen.java           # Login interface
├── OwnerStartScreen.java      # Owner main menu
├── OwnerBooksScreen.java      # Book management screen
├── OwnerCustomersScreen.java  # Customer management screen
├── CustomerStartScreen.java   # Customer main screen
├── CustomerCostScreen.java    # Purchase confirmation screen
├── FileManager.java           # File I/O operations
├── books.txt                  # Book data storage
├── customers.txt              # Customer data storage
└── run.sh                     # Run script (or run.bat for Windows)

Note: The bookstoreapp/ folder contains compiled .class files that are automatically generated when you compile the source code. These files are not included in the repository and will be created during compilation.

Screenshots

Login Screen

The initial login interface where users authenticate.

Owner Dashboard

Main menu for owners to access book and customer management.

Book Management

Interface for adding and managing books in the inventory.

Customer Management

Interface for managing customer accounts.

Data Persistence

The application stores data in plain text files:

• books.txt: Contains book inventory (format: BookName Price)
• customers.txt: Contains customer accounts (format: Username Password Points)

Data is automatically saved when:

• Books are added or deleted
• Customers are added or deleted
• Customers make purchases

Technical Details

• Language: Java
• Framework: JavaFX 21.0.2
• Architecture: MVC-like pattern with separate screen classes
• Data Storage: Plain text files
• Package: bookstoreapp

Troubleshooting

Application won't start

• Ensure JavaFX SDK is downloaded and extracted to javafx-sdk-21.0.2/ directory
• Verify Java version is 11 or higher: java -version
• Check that all .java files are in the root directory
• Make sure the JavaFX SDK path in the run script matches your installation

Note: This application was developed as part of COE528 coursework. Users must download and install JavaFX SDK separately as it is not included in this repository.