Objective:

To develop a web-based platform that connects book donors and seekers, encouraging book sharing and promoting education by facilitating free book exchanges.

Technology Stack:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP 7/8

• Database: MySQL

• Server: XAMPP/WAMP or live LAMP hosting

Modules and Functionalities:

 1. User Authentication

• Registration for Donors & Seekers

• Login/logout with session handling

• Password encryption (MD5/SHA256)

• Forgot password via email (optional)

 2. Book Listing (Donation)

• Donor uploads book details:

  • Title

  • Author

  • Genre

  • Language

  • Condition (New/Used)

  • Description

  • Upload Book Image

  • Location (City, State)

• Preview before final submission

• Book status (Available/Donated)

 3. Search and Filter System

• Search by:

  • Book title / author / genre

  • Location

• Filters:

  • Language

  • Availability

  • Donor rating (optional)

• AJAX-based search results

 4. Book Requesting

• Logged-in users can request a listed book

• Donor receives a notification (email or platform alert)

• Donor can accept or reject request

• On acceptance, contact info is shared securely

 5. Book Tracking & Status

• Each book has a status: Available, Requested, Donated

• Users can view history of donated/requested books

• Donors can mark a book as "Donated"

 6. Admin Panel

• Admin login with full control

• Manage users (block/unblock)

• View/delete book listings

• View reports: Number of books donated, top donors, popular genres

• Generate statistics and export as CSV (optional)

 7. User Dashboard

• Personalized dashboard for Donors/Seekers

• "My Books" section:

  • Books donated

  • Books requested

• Messages or Notifications from other users

• Profile editing and profile picture

 8. Extra Features (Optional)

• Rating system: Donors/seekers can rate each other

• Email Notification: On book request, approval, or donation confirmation

• Google Maps Integration: Show donor location (city-wise)

• Donation Badges: Based on number of books donated

• Dark Mode Toggle for UI