BookConnect

BookConnect is a Spring Boot web app for sharing and discovering books. Users can upload, read, comment on, and rate books, creating an interactive reading community.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following installed:

• Java 17 or later
• Maven (for building the project)
• MySQL (or a compatible relational database)
• An IDE like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse (optional but recommended)

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

Clone the repository to your local machine using:

git clone https://github.com/SumitInCode/BookConnect.git
cd BookConnect

2. Run the BookConnect Application

mvn spring-boot:run

3. Run the BookConnect UI

cd bookconnect-ui
npm install    // Install the necessary dependencies:
ng serve --port 3000

Note: The UI currently does not have full basic functionality.