Minimal Library Management System

The Minimal Library Management System is a full-stack web application built to demonstrate the core functionality of managing a book borrowing platform with a clean, responsive UI and a scalable backend API. Designed with simplicity in mind, this system serves as a foundational blueprint for larger, more complex library or inventory systems.

This project offers an end-to-end solution where users can browse, create, update, and delete book records, borrow available books, and view a real-time summary of borrow statistics—all without needing to authenticate or deal with role-based access control. It is intended to focus on the essential features that make a digital library functional and interactive.

The frontend is built using React and TypeScript, with Redux Toolkit Query (RTK Query) to handle state management and API interactions efficiently. The backend is developed with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB following the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture for maintainability and scalability.

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Key Features

• Public Access
  All routes (Books, Borrow, Summary) are publicly accessible—no login or authentication required.

• Book Management
  Users can easily add, view, edit, and delete books. The UI updates instantly after each action.

• Borrowing System
  Borrow books with a specified quantity and due date. The system automatically handles:

  • Quantity validation (you can’t borrow more than available)
  • Setting availability to "No" if copies run out

• Borrow Summary
  Displays a summarized report of borrowed books with total quantities, powered by MongoDB’s aggregation pipeline.

• Pagination & Sorting Support
  API allows pagination and sorting using query params:

• Responsive Layout
  Fully responsive layout using Tailwind CSS—works on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.

• Toast Notifications (+2 Bonus)
  Provides instant success or error messages using sweetalert2.

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Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	React , TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS
State / API	Redux Toolkit & RTK Query
Backend	Node , Express , TypeScript
Database	MongoDB , Mongoose
Tooling	ESLint, Prettier

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Live Demo

App	URL
Live	https://library-management-sigma-nine.vercel.app/

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Local Setup

# 1. Clone  repos 
git clone https://github.com/mdmasharafilhossain/Library-Management-Client.git
cd Library-Management-Client

# 2. Install dependencies
npm install                     

# 3. Run the project
npm run dev                    

# 4. Optional: If you want to run the backend locally, visit the backend repository:
https://github.com/mdmasharafilhossain/Library-Management-API-TypeScript-Node.js