Overview:

The Used Book Exchange Platform is a web-based application designed to allow users to buy, sell, or exchange pre-owned books. The system helps connect readers, students, and book collectors to share books at low or no cost, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. Users can create listings for books they want to sell or exchange, browse available books, and communicate with other users.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP / Java (Spring Boot) / Node.js (Express.js)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Others: Cloudinary/Firebase for image uploads, Email API for notifications, Razorpay/PayPal for optional payment

Key Features:

User Module:

• User Registration/Login – With email/phone or social login

• Create Book Listings – Upload book details (title, author, condition, price, exchange option) and images

• Browse Books – Search by title, author, genre, city, or college

• Wishlist – Save books of interest

• Book Exchange Requests – Send/receive exchange proposals

• Chat System – Built-in messaging to communicate with sellers/buyers

• Transaction History – View past purchases/sales/exchanges

• Rate and Review – Users can rate sellers and buyers after a transaction

Admin Module:

• Manage Listings – Approve, reject, or flag inappropriate content

• Manage Users – Ban or suspend suspicious accounts

• Analytics Dashboard – Track most searched books, active users, exchange trends

• Category Management – Define genres, subjects, academic levels

• Ads or Promotion – Allow premium users to boost listings