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https://github.com/zkaraqy/book-directory

Simple web app for search a book and manage it in personal collection or favorites. This project is my project-based-learning for authentication, database, and new technologies I have learned.
https://github.com/zkaraqy/book-directory

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Simple web app for search a book and manage it in personal collection or favorites. This project is my project-based-learning for authentication, database, and new technologies I have learned.

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# Book Directory

## Overview
Book Directory is a simple web application that allows users to search for and manage books in a personal collection. The application integrates with the Google Books API to fetch book information and provides user authentication, allowing users to sign up, log in, and manage their book collections.

## Preview URL
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## Features
- **Search Books**: Search for books using the Google Books API.
- **User Authentication**: Sign up, log in, and log out functionality.
- **Manage Collections**: Users can add books to their personal collection or favorites and view them.
- **Responsive Design**: The application is responsive and works well on various devices.

## Technologies Used
- **Backend**: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
- **Frontend**: EJS (Template Engine), Tailwind CSS
- **API Integration**: Google Books API
- **Session Management**: Express-Session

## Installation

1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/zkaraqy/book-directory.git
```
2. Navigate to the project directory:
```bash
cd book-directory
```
3. Install the dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
4. Set up environment variables:
- Create a `.env` file in the root directory.
- Add the following environment variables:
```
PORT=3000
DB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
```

5. Start the application:
```bash
npm start
```

6. Open your browser and go to `http://localhost:3000`.

## Usage

- **Sign Up**: Create a new user account.
- **Log In**: Log in with your credentials.
- **Search for Books**: Use the search bar to find books by title.
- **Add to Collection**: Save books to your personal collection or favorites.
- **View Collection**: Access your collection from your profile.

## Folder Structure

- **`config/`**: Configuration files for the database, session, and other settings.
- **`controllers/`**: Handles the application's business logic.
- **`middleware/`**: Custom middleware functions.
- **`public/`**: Static files such as CSS, JavaScript, and images.
- **`routes/`**: Route definitions for the application.
- **`services/`**: Services like the Google Books API integration.
- **`utils/`**: Utility functions used across the application.
- **`views/`**: EJS templates for rendering the UI.

## Contributing
Feel free to fork this repository, make changes, and submit pull requests. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.