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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
ColoredCow is a problem solving company; we solve business problems through technology.
We center the solutions around our clients and the people their business affects. Our software
products and services grow business when we make connection at the heart by making empathy
the main element. We believe in providing long lasting solutions that we can share as success
stories. A colored cow would always stand out from the crowd; we do justice to our name by
reflecting the same in our thoughts and in the way we work.

Vision:
Everything we do, we believe in reducing the waste in problem solving. We believe in
connecting with our clients through empathy. We add purpose and meaning to what we do. The
way we reduce waste is by providing exact solutions. We do not just build websites, we solve
problems. We solve it with the use of design and technology that is beautiful and easy to use.

Services:
Our service isn’t an exchange of documents, it is a platform to create stories. We will become
your extension and then fix the challenges that stop you from growing bigger and getting ahead.
We use technology to leverage your business to achieve big wins.
We put all our experience and new learning into the solution we create for you.
In today’s world of ever-evolving business needs, we help business leaders launch their ideas
in a fast & cost effective way. We believe in creating empathetic human centered solutions by
aligning them with client’s vision and the people their business affects.
We work with other startups to implement their internet business ideas by providing them end-
to-end solutions. Starting from the requirements phase and taking it all the way to a tailor-made
delivery.
Our work on web & mobile applications and websites spans healthcare, social sector, food tech,
education and marketing areas. Our services so far range from building and upgrading
applications to providing designing and technical assistance.
Products:
We believe Execution is the breath of a product. Our smart team will help you develop your
idea and build it to your vision. We will discover your product and use the best practices to
ship it from our lab to the market.
After developing successful products for our clients we have now also ventured into the product
industry with our flagship product ManageMyNGO in social sector. We have also developed
an in-house invoicing product for easy and automated invoicing.

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 Success stories:

• Our flagship project ManageMyNGO is based on the idea of helping the NGO sector
to streamline their operations by providing a digital platform for all the time consuming
non-core activities
• We recently redesigned and rewrote a healthcare platform for a major company in US
to help practices in patient management by bringing together referral management,
Electronic Healthcare Records and reporting all under a single umbrella.
• We worked on a new product for one of our overseas client where we conceptualised
and developed an sms based support system that can be easily integrated into any web
app.
• We worked with a Kentucky based food startup to implement their vision of ‘Clean
Eating Made Easy’ with technology.

How we do it:

We take projects in different shapes and sizes. The only criteria being the passion for the idea.
We focus on understanding the requirements right, setting a realistic measure of success for it
and then putting right blend of our expertise and experience to achieve it.
Over time we have gained experience of working with a range of people to launch their web
apps, mobile apps and business websites. This enables us to solve the problem with a closer
eye and a faster pace.
We have a diverse team that is empowered in different aspects of software engineering. We
work on ideas be it ours or other people’s and give them the shape and depth that they require.
Our design team works in close sync with you to shape your ideas into right specifications,
emphasising on the first step right. With requirements ready, our quick prototyping
methodologies helps you envision your idea in each phase of product development which in
turn empowers us in shipping fast.

• Planning
o Spec writing for where you want to get to and the goals to achieve. Aligning
your vision with what your users would want.
• UX and Design
o Once we make things work functionally and structurally, we put in place the
principles of good design from usability and aesthetic senses.
• Development
o We follow an agile methodology of delivering the project. We use test servers,
where daily builds make our progress visible.

• Tools
o Version control with Git and GitHub repository
o Amazon Web Services, Rackspace, GoDaddy
o Development Environment: Vagrant Virtual Machines, Homestead, Valet,
MAMP
o Cloud Development Environment: Cloud9, CodeAnyWhere
• Design
o Design Thinking
o Adobe Illustrator

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 o Adobe Photoshop
• Programming Languages and Frameworks
o PHP Frameworks: Laravel, WordPress, CodeIgniter
o JAVA Framework: Liferay, Hibernate
o Javascript Framework: AngularJS, NodeJS, VueJS
o Node Technologies: Socket.IO, BlueButton
o CSS Framework: Bootstrap 3/4, Foundation, LESS, SASS
o Apache and NGINX server
o Database: MySQL, REDIS
o React Native, iOS, Android, PhoneGap. Apache Cordova

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PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The Library management system is a web development project designed to streamline and
automate the various process involved in managing a library’s resources and services. This
system aims to provide an efficient and user -friendly solution for librarians and library patrons
to manage and access books, journals, digital resources, and other materials within the library.

Project Goals and Objectives:

1.Efficient Resource Management: The Primary goals of this system is to help librarians
efficiently manage library resources, including cataloging, shelving, and tracking the
availability of books and other materials.

2.User-Friendly Interface: Create a user-friendly web interface for both librarians and
library patrons, ensuring ease of use and accessibility for all users.

3.Automation: Implement automation feature such as barcode scanning, RFID technology,

and automated reminders to reduce manual tasks and improve accuracy.

4.Inventory Tracking: Enable real-time tracking of inventory, including the ability to

check in/out, reverse, and request materials.

5.User Management: Provide user account for library patrons, allowing them to view there
borrowing history, reverse materials , and renew items online.

6.Search and Discovery: Implement a powerful search and discovery system to help users
find materials easily using various search criteria, including author, title, subject, and
keyword.

7.Reporting and analytics: offer reporting and analytics tools for librarians to assess
library usage, popular materials, and areas for improvement.

8.Notification and alerts: Send automated notification and alerts to users for overdue
materials, reservation pickups, and library updates.

9.Security: Ensure data security and user privacy by implementing authentication,

authorization, and data encryption mechanism.

10.Scalability: Design the system with scalability in mind, allowing for future expansion
and integration with other library services and systems.

11. Mobile Responsiveness: Develop a mobile-responsive design to accommodate users

on various devices.

12. Accessibility: Ensure the system compiles with accessibility standards to cater to users
with disabilities.

13.Support and Maintenance: Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and updates to

keep the system running smoothly and up to date.

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TECHNOLOGIES AND TOOLS:

• Front-end Development: HTML, CSS, JS, Bootstrap

• Back-end Development: PHP
• Database management system: MYSQL
• Version Control: Git for collaborative development
• Testing: Unit testing, integration testing, and user testing.
• Deployment: Cloud platform or Servers like Aws, Azure, Google cloud.
• Documentation: Comprehensive documentation for users and developers.

PROJECT TIMELINE:
The Project timeline may vary depending on the scope and complexity, but a typical
timeline could be broken down as follows:

• Requirements Gathering and Planning: 2-4 Weeks

• Design and prototyping: 4-6 Weeks
• Development: 12-16 Weeks
• Testing and Quality Assurance: 4-6 Weeks
• Deployment and user training: 2-4 Weeks
• Maintenance and Updates: Ongoing

CONCLUSION:

The library management system is a crucial tool for modern libraries to

efficiently manage their resources and provide a seamless experience for their
patrons. This web development project aims to improve library operations, enhance
user satisfaction, and promote the effective use of library resources. Proper
planning, development, and maintenance are essential to the long-term success of
such a system.

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INTRODUCTION:
Web development refers to the creating, building, and maintaining of websites. It includes
aspects such as web design, web publishing, web programming, and database management. It is
the creation of an application that works over the internet i.e. websites.
The word Web Development is made up of two words, that is:
• Web: It refers to websites, web pages or anything that works over the internet.
• Development: It refers to building the application from scratch.
Web development is the work involved in developing a website for the internet or
an intranet (a private network). Web development can range from developing a simple
single static page of plain text to complex web applications, electronic businesses,
and social network process. A more comprehensive list of tasks to which Web
development commonly refers, may include web engineering, web design, web content
development, client liaison, client side/ server side scripting, web server and network
security configuration, and e-commerce development.
Among Web professionals, "Web development" usually refers to the main non-design
aspects of building Web sites: writing markup and coding. Web development may
use content management system (CMS) to make content changes easier and available
with basic technical skills.
For larger organizations and businesses, Web development teams can consist of
hundreds of people (Web developers) and follow standard methods like different-
different while developing Web sites. Smaller organizations may only require a single
permanent or contracting developer, or secondary assignment to related job positions
such as a graphic designer or information system technician. Web development may be
a collaborative effort between departments rather than the domain of a designated
department. There are three kinds of Web developer specialization: front-end
developer, back-end developer, and full-stack developer. Front-end developers are
responsible for behavior and visuals that run in the user browser, while back-end
developers deal with the servers. Since the commercialization of the Web, the industry
has boomed and has become one of the most used technologies ever.
A web developer is at heart an interactive artist. They’re someone driven by a deep
desire to create things. A web developer’s canvas is a user’s web browser.It is also the
web developer’s job to diagnose problems in a website’s functionality, to understand
how something works by reading the code behind it, and to make changes to fix any
issues. That essentially makes web developers the physicians of the world wide web.
When we talk about the world wide web, we’re mainly referring to websites and web
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TYPES OF WEB DEVELOPMENT:
There are mainly three types of web development called:
1. Front-end development.
2. Back-end development.
3. Full stack development.

1.Front-end development:
A front-end developer builds the front-end portion of websites and web applications—the part
users see and interact with. A front-end developer creates websites and applications using
web languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that allow users to access and interact with
the site or app. When you visit a website, the design elements you see were created by a front-
end developer. Front-end developers create user interfaces (UI). UI is the graphical layout of an
application that determines what each part of a site or application does and how it will look.
"I've always found crafting polished user interactions that surprise and delight users to be the
most rewarding and engaging task," says Mari Batilando, a software engineer at meta. "In order
to do this, you need to both have an eye for detail and a rock-solid understanding of the
platform."
If someone wanted to build a website, they might hire a front-end developer to create the site's
layout. The front-end developer determines where to place images, what the navigation should
look like, and how to present the site. Much of their work involves ensuring the appearance and
layout of the site or application is easy to navigate and intuitive for the user.
The demand and flexibility of this position translate into many career opportunities across
various industries and locations. Whether that means working with a non-profit organization,
starting your own freelance business, or being an in-house developer for a company, you’ll
likely have the chance to find a role that fits your interests.
A career as a front-end web developer can flex your creativity and problem-solving skills. As a
field that is constantly evolving to incorporate new technology, front-end development can
reward those who like to learn new things and face challenges. The next few sections outline
some of the most prominent skills for front-end developers.

Skills for front-end developer:

In addition to understanding the technology that drives a website, having specific non-technical
(or soft) skills can make you a better candidate for becoming a front-end developer. Here are a
few you’ll want to keep in mind:
• Creativity
• Problem-solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork

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 CHAPTER-3
Tools and Technology:
1. VS CODE:
Visual Studio Code is a free, lightweight but powerful source code editor that runs on your
desktop and on the web and is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi OS. It
comes with built-in support for javascript, Typescript, and Node.js and has a rich ecosystem
of extensions for other programming languages (such as C++, C#, Java, Python, PHP, and Go),
runtimes (such as .NET and Unity), environments (such as Docker and Kubernetes), and clouds
(such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform).
Aside from the whole idea of being lightweight and starting quickly, Visual Studio Code has
IntelliSense code completion for variables, methods, and imported modules; graphical
debugging; linting, multi-cursor editing, parameter hints, and other powerful editing features;
snazzy code navigation and refactoring; and built-in source code control including Git support.
Much of this was adapted from Visual Studio technology.
Visual Studio Code proper is built using the Electron shell, Node.js, TypeScript, and the
Language Server Protocol, and is updated on a monthly basis. The many extensions are updated
as often as needed. The richness of support varies across the different programming languages
and their extensions, ranging from simple syntax highlighting and bracket matching to
debugging and refactoring. You can add basic support for your favorite language through
TextMate colorizers if no language server is available.
The code in the visual studio code repository is open source under the MIT License. The Visual
Studio Code product itself ships under a standard Microsoft product license, as it has a small
percentage of Microsoft-specific customizations. It’s free despite the commercial license.

Who uses Visual Studio Code, and Why?

Visual Studio Code has millions of active users, and not just at Microsoft. Many VS Code users
are, for example, developers at Google or Facebook. Many VS Code users are data scientists
who like having full Python or R language support while using Jupyter notebooks.

Developers like Visual Studio Code’s lightweight feel as an editor combined with its ability to
check syntax, complete code, refactor code, debug, and check into a repository. Cloud and
container developers like VS Code’s remote capabilities and its explicit support for major
clouds. Developers who work in teams like VS Code’s Git integration.

Visual Studio Code downloads and installation:

You can download Visual Studio Code from its home page or, with more control, from its
download page. You can also install from a Linux or Raspberry Pi OS command line using apt,
apt-get, rpm, yum or snap depending on your system. There are setup instructions
for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Raspberry Pi. You may need to install additional
components to support your source code manager and programming languages, for example
Git, Node.js, TypeScript, a C++ compiler, Python 3.7 or later, Yeoman, and/or some version of
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2.FIGMA:
• What is Figma?
Figma's mission is to make design accessible to everyone. Our two products help people from
different backgrounds and roles express their ideas visually and make things together.
Figma design is for people to create, share, and test designs for websites, mobile apps, and
other digital products and experiences. It is a popular tool for designers, product managers,
writers and developers and helps anyone involved in the design process contribute, give
feedback, and make better decisions, faster.
FigJam lets you create online whiteboards where anyone can take part. People often use FigJam
for meetings, brainstorms, diagrams, planning, and research. In FigJam, you can use text,
shapes, drawings, images, sticky notes, and other elements to visually represent ideas and jam
on work together.

• Figma design files:

Figma design files are powerful, collaborative environments where you turn your ideas into
responsive and interactive designs. They're useful for creating and maintaining artifacts and
assets, where detail and precision are of the utmost importance.
You can create multiple pages within a Figma design file, each with its own canvas.
• Access tools from the toolbar.
• Add shapes, images, text, and other layers to the canvas .
• Select layers and assets from the left sidebar .
• View or adjust properties in the right side bar.

Why people use Figma:

Flexible
Figma is used by solo designers, as well as teams at the largest organizations in the world
(and everything in between).
Multiplayer
Multiple people can work on the same project at the same time, making it easy for everyone
to collaborate and share feedback both asynchronously and in real-time.
Always available
You can use Figma in a browser, or in our desktop or mobile apps. Your work is always
backed up so you don't need to save or create multiple versions.

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 3.HTML:
Brief History of HTML

In the late 1980's , a physicist, Tim Berners-Lee who was a contractor at CERN, proposed a
system for CERN researchers. In 1989, he wrote a memo proposing an internet based
hypertext system.

Tim Berners-Lee is known as the father of HTML. The first available description of HTML
was a document called "HTML Tags" proposed by Tim in late 1991. The latest version of
HTML is HTML5, which we will learn later in this tutorial.

HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language. It is the most basic language, and simple to
learn and modify. It is a combination of both hypertext and markup language. It contains the
elements that can change/develop a web page’s look and the displayed contents. Or we can
say that HTML creates or defines the structure of web pages. We can create websites using
HTML which can be viewed on internet-connected devices like laptops, android mobile
phones, etc. It was created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1991. The first version of HTML is HTML
2.0 which was published in 1999, and the latest version is HTML 5. We can save HTML files
with an extension .html.

What is Hypertext?
Text that is not restricted to a sequential format and that includes links to other text is called
Hypertext. The links can connect online pages inside a single or different website.
What is Markup Language?
Markup Language is a language that is interpreted by the browser and it defines the elements
within a document using “tags”. It is human-readable, which means that markup files use
common words rather than the complicated syntax of programming languages.
Why use HTML?
HTML is the first language you should learn if you want to go for web development. HTML
is a markup language that loads fast & is also light weighted. Whenever you use your
browser to contact a server, you will receive a response in the form of HTML and CSS. Many
tags are supported by HTML, making your web page more appealing and recognizable.
HTML5 has recently incorporated new tags and elements to aid in the development of
professional-looking web pages.
What are Tags and Elements in HTML?

HTML Tags: HTML tags are special keywords that specify how the data will be displayed
or how to format the data by the web browsers. With tags, the web browser can make out in
the document that: what is HTML content and what is the normal plain content (as tags are
always written in angular brackets <>). Usually, the start of the tags is given by angular
brackets <> and the end by angular brackets, and / that is </>.
Example:
<head></head>
HTML Element: The collection of start and end tags with the content inserted in between
them is known as an HTML element.
Example:
<head> I am HTML element </head>

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Important HTML Tags:

• <!DOCTYPE html>: Defines the type of document. Here it defines that the
document type is HTML.
• <html> </html>: It is the root element and all the other tags are contained in it.
It determines the start and the end of the HTML document.
• <head> </head>: It contains metadata of the HTML document & is actually not
displayed on the webpage. The heading starts with <head> and end with </head>.
• <title> </title>: It is used to create a title of the document and the title appears
in the title bar at the top. At least one title appears in every document. The title
portion of the document starts with <title> and ends with </title>, and in between,
enter the text that you want as the title.
• <body> </body>: It contains the contents of the document to be displayed on
the web page. The content may be an image, some text, some links, etc. This part
represents the body of the web document, which often includes headings, text, and
paragraphs.
• <p>: It is used for defining a paragraph.
• <br>: It is used for a single-line break.
• <img>: It is used for defining an image with a given source.
• <div>: It is used for defining a container.
• <b>: It is used for defining bold text.
• <i>: It is used for defining italic text.

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4.CSS (CASCADING STYLE SHEET):
Cascading Style Sheets, fondly referred to as CSS, is a simply designed language intended to
simplify the process of making web pages presentable. CSS allows you to apply styles to web
pages. More importantly, CSS enables you to do this independently of the HTML that makes
up each web page. It describes how a webpage should look: it prescribes colours, fonts,
spacing, and much more. In short, you can make your website look however you want. CSS
lets developers and designers define how it behaves, including how elements are positioned
in the browser.
While HTML uses tags, CSS uses rulesets. CSS is easy to learn and understand, but it
provides powerful control over the presentation of an HTML document.

Why CSS?
CSS saves time: You can write CSS once and reuse the same sheet in multiple HTML pages.
Easy Maintenance: To make a global change simply change the style, and all elements in all
the webpages will be updated automatically.
Search Engines: CSS is considered a clean coding technique, which means search engines
won’t have to struggle to “read” its content.
Superior styles to HTML: CSS has a much wider array of attributes than HTML, so you can
give a far better look to your HTML page in comparison to HTML attributes.
Offline Browsing: CSS can store web applications locally with the help of an offline cache.
Using this we can view offline websites.

• CSS versions release years:

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5.JAVASCRIPT:

What is JavaScript?

JAVASCRIPT is the most popular lightweight, interpreted compiled programming language. It

can be used for both Client side as well as Server-side developments. JavaScript also known as
a scripting language for web pages.

Reason to Learn JavaScript

JavaScript is used by many developers (65% of the total development community), and the
number is increasing day by day. JavaScript is one such programming language that has more
than 1444231 libraries and increasing rapidly. It is preferred over any other programming
language by most developers. Also, major tech companies like Microsoft, Uber, Google, Netflix,
and Meta use JavaScript in their projects.

How JavaScript makes HTML build website better?

• JavaScript is an advanced programming language that makes web pages more

interactive and dynamic whereas HTML is a standard markup language that
provides the primary structure of a website.
• JavaScript simply adds dynamic content to websites to make them look good and
HTML work on the look of the website without the interactive effects and all.
• JavaScript manipulates the content to create dynamic web pages whereas HTML
pages are static which means the content cannot be changed.
• JavaScript is not cross-browser compatible whereas HTML is cross-browser
compatible.

Things that makes JavaScript demanding

JavaScript is the most popular and hence the most loved language around the globe. Apart from
this, there are abundant reasons to become the most demanding. Below are a listing of a few
important points:
• No need for compilers: Since JavaScript is an interpreted language, therefore it
does not need any compiler for compilation.
• Used both Client and Server Side: Earlier JavaScript was used to build client-
side applications only, but with the evolution of its frameworks namely Node.js
and Express.js, it is now widely used for building server-side applications too.
• Helps to build a complete solution: As we saw, JavaScript is widely used in
both client and server-side applications, therefore it helps us to build an end-to-
end solution to a given problem.
• Used everywhere: JavaScript is so loved because it can be used anywhere. It
can be used to develop websites, games or mobile apps, etc.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT:

HTML CODE FOR HEAD:

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• HTML CODE FOR BODY:

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HTML CODE FOR BOOKS:

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HTML CODE FOR FOOTER:

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• CSS CODE FOR NAVBAR:

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• CSS CODE FOR BODY:

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• CSS CODE FOR BOOK PREVIEW:

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• JAVASCRIPT CODE:

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 CONCLUSION

The successful implementation of a Library Management System (LMS) project is a

significant achievement that brings several benefits to both library staff and patrons. In
conclusion, the LMS project has demonstrated its value in streamlining library operations,
enhancing user experience, and improving overall efficiency. Here are some key points to
consider in concluding the project:

1. Streamlined Operations: The LMS has greatly improved the day-to-day operations of the
library. It has automated many manual processes such as cataloging, checkouts, and returns,
reducing the administrative burden on library staff.

2. Enhanced User Experience: Patrons now have access to a user-friendly online catalog.
making it easier for them to search for and borrow books. The self-checkout kiosks and online
renewal options have also improved the convenience and speed of borrowing materials.

3. Improved Resource Management: The LMS has made it easier for the library to manage
its collection effectively. Librarians can easily track the status of books, identify popular titles,
and make data-driven decisions for collection development.

4. Data Insights: The system has provided valuable data insights into user preferences and
library usage patterns. This data can be used to tailor library services, improve collection
development strategies, and allocate resources more efficiently.

5. Security and Accountability: The LMS enhances security by tracking the movement
oflibrary materials and ensuring that items are checked out and returned correctly. It also
enables better accountability for library assets.

6. Remote Access: Especially important during times of crisis (e.g., pandemics), the LMS
support remote access to library resources, enabling patrons to access digital materials and
services from the comfort of their homes.

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