## <br>Project Description: Imagine you are working on a project to develop an online library management system for a municipal library. The aim is to create a platform where users can browse the book catalog, make loans, returns, reservations and access additional resources such as book reviews and personalized recommendations. ## <br>Functional Requirements: + User Registration: Users must be able to register on the platform by providing basic information such as name, e-mail address and password. + Book Search: Users must be able to search for books by title, author, category, etc. + Borrowing and Returning: Users must be able to borrow available books and then return them. + Book Reservation: Users should be able to reserve books that are not currently available and be notified when they become available. + Book Ratings: Users should be able to rate the books they have read and see other users' ratings. + Recommendations: The system should be able to provide personalized recommendations based on users' reading interests and book ratings. + System administration: Administrators should have access to additional functionalities, such as adding/removing books, managing users and viewing activity reports. ## <br>Technologies used: `Frontend`: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Framework (e.g. React.js) `Backend`: Node.js, Express.js, Database (e.g. MongoDB) `Authentication`: JSON Web Tokens (JWT) `Password storage`: Password encryption (e.g. bcrypt) `Integrations`: External API to get information about books (e.g. Google Books API) ## <br>Technical Challenges: * Implement an efficient recommendation algorithm based on users' reading habits. * Guarantee the security of user data, especially during the authentication process and password storage. * Efficiently manage the flow of loans and returns to avoid conflicts and ensure that books are always available when reserved. * Design an intuitive and responsive user interface to provide an optimal user experience on different devices. ## <br>Development process: + Requirements gathering: Interviews with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations. + Architecture design: Definition of the system's structure, choice of technologies and division of tasks. + Iterative Development: Implementation of functionalities in short development cycles, with frequent testing and continuous feedback. + Testing and Quality: Carrying out unit tests, integration tests and acceptance tests to guarantee the quality of the software. + Deployment and Maintenance: Launching the system into production and continuous monitoring to correct bugs and improve performance. ## <br>Conclusion: An online library management system is a challenging project that involves a variety of technologies and requires a careful approach from conception to implementation. By following an iterative and collaborative development process, it is possible to create a robust and scalable platform that meets the needs of users and stakeholders.