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- [X] Feel free to make a friend request too! The request will be seen as "Pending", and will be accepted if the other user accepts it.
+### Others
+- [X] User-friendly interface with easy navigability
+- [X] Embedded user guide to guide users along
+
### Upcoming features:
- [ ] A more robust search function with drop-down options based on genre, ratings etc
- [ ] Leveraging AI to provide personalized book recommendations
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# User Guide
Welcome! **Choose from a topic above to get started!**
+Or you can read the introduction below too!
---
+# Table of Contents
+- [What is *Book Loop*?](#what-is-book-loop)
+- [Origin](#origin)
+- [Features](#features)
+ - [User Profiles](#user-profiles)
+ - [Book Listings & Search](#book-listings--search)
+ - [Exchange Mechanism](#exchange-mechanism-a-secure-and-straightforward-system-for-initiating-and-completing-book-exchanges-between-users)
+ - [Community Engagement](#community-engagement)
+ - [Upcoming features](#upcoming-features)
+- [How to use (the exciting part)](#how-to-use-the-exciting-part)
+- [Tech Stack](#tech-stack)
+- [Installation for developers](#installation-for-developers)
+- [Project plan and milestone for future extensions](#project-plan-and-milestone-for-future-extensions)
+
+---
+
+# Book Loop
+
+
## What is ***Book Loop***?
***Book Loop*** is a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Book Exchange Platform. It is designed to create a seamless and community-driven solution for book enthusiasts to share and exchange physical books.
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## Features
-The platform will focus on solving the problem of book accessibility and reuse by providing users with an easy-to-navigate, centralized web application.
+### User Profiles
+- You can create your personal account, with information such as your favourite genres and what kinds of books you are looking out for.
+ 
-Key features:
-- User Profiles: Allow users to create accounts, list the books they own, and search for books from others.
-- Book Listings & Search: A robust system for browsing available books by genre, title, or author, and listing books they are willing to exchange.
-- Exchange Mechanism: A secure and straightforward system for initiating and completing book exchanges between users.
-- Community Engagement: Fostering interaction among users through recommendations, reviews, or forums.
-- User guide
+### Book Listings & Search
+- You can list books which you are willing to exchange. You can include details such as the title, author, genre, exchange method, and image.
+ 
+- You can also browse available books by genre, title, or author.
+ 
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+### Exchange Mechanism: A secure and straightforward system for initiating and completing book exchanges between users
+- Click on the "Exchange" button to chat with the owner about the book exchange.
+ 
+
+- Start chatting! The messaging function shows the number of unread messages too.
+ 
+
+- Mark your book as exchanged once it's exchanged, and you can see it in the "Exchanged books" page.
+
+ 
+ 
+
+
+### Community Engagement
+- You can look through the "Social" page for the users on the platform.
+ 
+
+- Feel free to make a friend request too! The request will be seen as "Pending", and will be accepted if the other user accepts it.
+
+
+### Others
+- User-friendly interface with easy navigability
+- Embedded user guide to guide users along
+
+### Upcoming features:
+- [ ] A more robust search function with drop-down options based on genre, ratings etc
+- [ ] Leveraging AI to provide personalized book recommendations
+- [ ] Forum page for like-minded users to share their knowledge, opionions, and book recommendations
+- [ ] A leaderboard showing the most number of books exchanged and total number exchanged on the platform
+
+Refer to [Project plan and milestone for future extensions](#project-plan-and-milestone-for-future-extensions) for a more detailed plan!
+
+
+
+## How to use (the exciting part)
+Head over to [Book Loop](https://book-loop-book-exchange.vercel.app/) @ https://book-loop-book-exchange.vercel.app/!
+
+In case you need a test account:
+```
+Email address: bw@gmail.com
+Password: bookworm
+```
+
+Otherwise, feel free to create a new account to try out the features!
+
+## Tech Stack
+Frontend
+- React (frontend framework)
+- MaterialUI (frontend component library)
+- Typescript (frontend language)
+
+Database
+- Firebase
+
+## Installation for developers
+1. Clone or fork the repository
+2. Run `npm install` to install the necessary dependencies.
+3. Run `npm run dev` to start the web application.
+4. For the databse, you can create your own database using Firebase as the `.env.local` files are currently not in this public repository.
+
+---
+
+# Project plan and milestone for future extensions
+## Milestones
+
+### Phase 1: Proof Of Concept for Core Functionality Development
+- **Objective:** Build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that showcases essential features.
+
+#### Tasks:
+1. **User Authentication**
+ - Implement user sign-up and login functionality.
+ - Set up profile creation with favorite genres and interests.
+
+2. **Book Listings**
+ - Allow users to list books with details (title, author, genre, exchange method).
+ - Implement image upload functionality.
+
+3. **Search and Filter**
+ - Develop a basic search feature for browsing available books by title, author, or genre.
+
+4. **Exchange Mechanism**
+ - Create a messaging system for users to communicate about book exchanges.
+ - Implement a mark-as-exchanged feature.
+
+5. **Social Features**
+ - Add a "Social" page to view other users and their listings.
+ - Implement friend request functionality.
+
+### Phase 2: More User Engagement and Community Features
+- **Objective:** Further enhance user interaction and community involvement.
+
+#### Tasks:
+1. **User Reviews and Ratings**
+ - Allow users to leave reviews and ratings for users and books they have exchanged.
+
+3. **Notification System**
+ - Implement notifications for messages, friend requests, and book exchanges.
+
+4. **Discussion Forums**
+ - Introduce forums for users to discuss book recommendations, share insights, and connect over mutual interests.
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced Features and AI Integration
+- **Objective:** Introduce innovative features to improve user experience.
+
+#### Tasks:
+1. **AI-Powered Recommendations**
+ - Develop an algorithm that analyzes user reading habits, preferences, and past exchanges to provide personalized book recommendations.
+
+2. **Sentiment Analysis on Reviews**
+ - Use natural language processing (NLP) to analyze user reviews for sentiment, helping to highlight popular and well-received books.
+
+3. **Predictive Analytics for Book Demand**
+ - Implement AI models to predict which books might become popular based on trends, seasonal changes, and user interests.
+
+4. **Robust Search Functionality**
+ - Implement advanced search options with filters for ratings, genres, and exchange methods.
+
+5. **Leaderboard and Gamification**
+ - Create a leaderboard to display top users based on exchanged books and engagement.
+ - Introduce achievements and badges for users to encourage participation.
+
+6. **Dynamic Book Recommendations Based on User Behavior**
+ - Analyze real-time data to adjust recommendations based on current trends and what similar users are exchanging or searching for.
+
+### Phase 4: Testing and Optimization
+- **Objective:** Ensure the platform is stable, user-friendly, and optimized for performance.
+
+#### Tasks:
+1. **User Testing**
+ - Conduct user testing sessions to gather feedback on usability and functionality.
+ - Make necessary adjustments based on feedback.
+
+2. **Performance Optimization**
+ - Optimize database queries and improve loading times.
+
+3. **Documentation and Code Quality**
+ - Review and refactor code for maintainability.
+ - Update documentation and README files with setup instructions and features.
+
+### Phase 5: Future Extensions and Innovations
+- **Objective:** Explore potential partnerships and new technologies for platform enhancement.
+
+#### Tasks:
+1. **Partnerships with Local Libraries**
+ - Collaborate with local libraries or bookstores to facilitate physical book exchanges and community events.
+
+2. **Mobile Application Development**
+ - Develop a mobile app to increase accessibility and engagement.
+
+3. **Augmented Reality (AR) Features**
+ - Integrate AR features to allow users to visualize book covers and their collection in their physical space.
+
+4. **Machine Learning for Content Moderation**
+ - Utilize machine learning to automate content moderation for reviews and user-generated content to ensure a safe environment.
+
+5. **Integration with Social Media**
+ - Enable users to share their book exchanges and recommendations on social media platforms to promote the community.
-## Upcoming features
-- Provide personalized book recommendations for users using AI
-- Live notifications on the platform to show when a book has been added or exchanged
-- Personal notifications when a book that the user is looking for has been listed on the platform
+6. **Sustainability Dashboard**
+ - Create a dashboard that tracks the environmental impact of book exchanges (e.g., reduction in waste, carbon footprint savings).
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