Welcome to the final module of the C++ Programming Course! In this module, you will apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired throughout the course to a comprehensive final project. This project is designed to consolidate your understanding of C++ and demonstrate your ability to solve real-world problems using the language.

By the end of this project, you should be able to:

• Design and implement a complete C++ application.
• Apply object-oriented programming principles.
• Utilize advanced C++ features such as templates, exception handling, and the Standard Template Library (STL).
• Optimize your code for performance and memory usage.
• Debug and test your application effectively.

The final project will be a Library Management System. This system will allow users to manage a collection of books, including adding new books, searching for books, borrowing and returning books, and viewing the list of available books.

1. Book Management

   • Add new books to the library.
   • Remove books from the library.
   • Update book information (title, author, ISBN, etc.).

2. User Management

   • Register new users.
   • Update user information.
   • View user details.

3. Borrowing and Returning Books

   • Borrow books from the library.
   • Return books to the library.
   • Track borrowed books and due dates.

4. Search and Filter

   • Search for books by title, author, or ISBN.
   • Filter books by availability, genre, or publication year.

5. Reports and Statistics

   • Generate reports on borrowed books, overdue books, and user activity.
   • View statistics on the most borrowed books, most active users, etc.

• The system should support multiple users.
• Each user should have a unique ID and password.
• The system should maintain a catalog of books with unique ISBNs.
• Users should be able to borrow and return books.
• The system should track the borrowing history of each user.

• The system should be user-friendly and have a simple command-line interface.
• The system should handle errors gracefully and provide meaningful error messages.
• The system should be efficient in terms of performance and memory usage.

To ensure a structured approach to the project, we will break it down into the following milestones:

1. Project Planning

   • Define the project scope and requirements.
   • Create a project timeline and assign tasks.

2. Design

   • Design the system architecture.
   • Create class diagrams and flowcharts.

3. Implementation

   • Develop the core functionalities of the system.
   • Implement user management, book management, and borrowing/returning features.

4. Testing and Debugging

   • Test the system for functionality and performance.
   • Debug any issues and ensure the system is stable.

5. Project Presentation

   • Prepare a presentation to showcase your project.
   • Demonstrate the key features and functionalities of your system.

• IDE: Visual Studio, Code::Blocks, or any C++ IDE of your choice.
• Version Control: Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.

• Standard Template Library (STL): Utilize STL containers and algorithms.
• Boost Libraries: Optional, for additional functionalities.

• Doxygen: For generating documentation from annotated C++ sources.
• Markdown: For writing project documentation and reports.

This final project is an excellent opportunity to showcase your C++ programming skills and apply what you have learned in a practical, real-world scenario. Take your time to plan, design, and implement the system carefully. Remember to test thoroughly and optimize your code for the best performance.

Good luck, and we look forward to seeing your completed Library Management System!