jaspermunene / mybooks

Book Notes App

Overview

The Book Notes App is a web application that allows users to track and organize their book readings. Users can add books, record notes, and view details about each book.

Features

• Add Books: Easily add books to your reading list.
• View Books: See a list of all books with cover images.
• Record Notes: Add notes for each book to capture key points or thoughts.
• Fetch Book Details: Automatically fetch book details, including cover images, using the Open Library API.
• View Notes: Access and view notes associated with each book.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed
• PostgreSQL database

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd book-notes-app

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up the database:

   • Create a PostgreSQL database.
   • Update the database connection details in server.js.

4. Run the application:

   npm start

5. Access the application at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

1. Add books to your reading list.
2. View the list of books with cover images.
3. Record notes for each book.
4. Click on the "View" button to see additional details and notes for a specific book.

Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push to your fork and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.