Pre-alpha Release – Proof of Concept Complete

📦 Pre-alpha Release – Core Functionality Implemented

This release marks the completion of the proof-of-concept for the JavaFullStackLibrary system — a multi-layered desktop application designed for managing physical library resources.

Key implemented features:

• Graphical desktop UI with JavaFX
• MVC + Service + DAO layered architecture
• Full PostgreSQL integration via JPA + Hibernate
• Role-based login (guest, borrower, librarian)
• Borrowing, returning, and loan validation workflows
• Keyword search for books, journals, and films
• Exception handling with user-friendly feedback, although some through pop-ups

Limitations in this version:

• Reservation system and advanced user management not included
• No email integration or filter-based search yet
• Admin role and certain permission flows are placeholders
• Exception handling still using pop-ups in some instances. Should use interactive use field highlighting and in-scene text prompts.

This version serves as a stable base for upcoming feature freeze, polish, and release planning toward 1.0.

📝 Database dump and UML-diagrams (class, database, use-case and architecture) included in the repo.
📁 See /release-planning/RELEASE_MEETING_2025-06-17.md for future roadmap.

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🎥 Demo Video

A 10-minute walkthrough of the pre-alpha system, showcasing implemented features, user flows, and the graphical interface.

Download demo video

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📁 Project Structure

See /release-planning/RELEASE_MEETING_2025-06-17.md for roadmap and planning notes.

To test locally:

• Java 21 + Maven 4.0.0
• PostgreSQL 16 (DB name: library, user: library_user, pass: library_pass)
• Run insert_test_data.sql to populate database