Hotel Reservation Management System

Overview

The Hotel Reservation Management System is a Java-based application designed to manage hotel room bookings efficiently. It utilizes JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) to interact with a relational database, allowing users to perform operations such as booking rooms, managing guest information, and viewing reservation details.

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Features

• Room Booking: Allows users to book rooms by selecting available rooms and entering guest details.
• Guest Management: Manage guest information, including names, contact details, and check-in/check-out dates.
• Reservation Management: View, update, or cancel existing reservations.
• Database Integration: Uses JDBC to connect to a relational database for persistent storage of hotel and guest data.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple console-based or GUI-based interface for ease of use.

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Technologies Used

• Java: Core programming language for the application.
• JDBC: For database connectivity and operations.
• Relational Database: MySQL
• IDE: IntelliJ IDEA.

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Prerequisites

To run this project, ensure you have the following installed: - Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher - A relational database (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) - JDBC driver for the chosen database - An IDE or text editor for Java development - Git (optional, for cloning the repository)

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/garvitSoni14/Hotel-Reservation-System.git

2. Set Up the Database:

   • Create a database in your RDBMS (MySQL).
   • Execute the SQL scripts (if provided in the repository) to create the necessary tables.
   • Update the database connection details (URL, username, password) in the project's configuration file or source code.

3. Install JDBC Driver:

   • Download the JDBC driver for your database (e.g., MySQL Connector/J).
   • Add the driver to your project's classpath or build tool (e.g., Maven/Gradle).

4. Configure the Project:

   • Open the project in your preferred IDE.
   • Update the database connection settings in the JDBC configuration file (e.g., db.properties or hardcoded in the code).

5. Run the Application:

   • Compile and run the main Java class (e.g., Main.java or similar).
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to interact with the system.

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Usage

1. Launch the application.
2. Choose from options such as:
   • Book a room
   • View all reservations
   • Update guest details
   • Cancel a reservation
3. Follow the prompts to input required details (e.g., guest name, room type, dates).
4. The system will interact with the database to store or retrieve information as needed.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute: 1. Fork the repository. 2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch). 3. Make your changes and commit (git commit -m "Add feature"). 4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch). 5. Create a pull request.

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