Rent-A-Car Management System

Welcome to the Rent-A-Car Management System! This project is designed to streamline the process of managing car rentals, providing an efficient and user-friendly platform for both customers and administrators. Whether you're a car rental business looking to automate operations or a developer exploring Java-based systems, this project offers a robust foundation for managing vehicles, customers, bookings, and more.

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📌 Overview

The Rent-A-Car Management System is a Java-based application that simplifies the process of renting cars. It includes features for managing vehicle inventory, customer details, bookings, and payments. The system is built with scalability in mind, making it suitable for small car rental businesses as well as larger enterprises.

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🚀 Key Features

• Vehicle Management: Add, update, and delete car details (e.g., model, make, year, availability).
• Customer Management: Store and manage customer information (e.g., name, contact details, rental history).
• Booking System: Handle car reservations, including start and end dates, pricing, and payment status.
• Payment Processing: Track payments and generate invoices for rentals.
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive menus and navigation for easy use.
• JavaDoc Documentation: Comprehensive documentation for developers to understand and extend the system.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Programming Language: Java
• Build Tool: Apache Ant (via build.xml)
• Documentation: JavaDoc
• Version Control: Git
• IDE: Compatible with NetBeans (or any Java IDE)

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🛠️ Installation and Setup

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK): Version 8 or higher.
• Apache Ant: For building the project.
• NetBeans IDE (optional): For easier development and debugging.

Steps to Build and Run

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone /~https://github.com/your-username/Rent-A-Car-Management-System.git  
   cd Rent-A-Car-Management-System  

2. Build the Project:

   • Using Apache Ant:

     ant build  

   • Using NetBeans:
     • Open the project in NetBeans.
     • Click on Build to compile the project.

3. Run the Application:

   • Using Apache Ant:

     ant run  

   • Using NetBeans:
     • Click on Run to start the application.

4. Generate JavaDoc:

   • Using Apache Ant:

     ant javadoc  

   • Using NetBeans:
     • Right-click on the project and select Generate JavaDoc.

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📜 Documentation

The project includes comprehensive JavaDoc documentation to help developers understand the codebase and extend its functionality. To view the documentation:

1. Generate the JavaDoc using the steps above.
2. Open the docs/ folder and navigate to the generated HTML files.

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🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name  

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add your message here"  

4. Push your branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name  

5. Open a pull request and describe your changes.

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it as per the license terms.

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🙏 Acknowledgments

• Special thanks to the open-source community for providing invaluable resources and tools.
• Inspired by the need for efficient car rental management systems in the transportation industry.

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Thank you for checking out the Rent-A-Car Management System! We hope this project helps you streamline your car rental operations and provides a solid foundation for further development. Happy coding! 🚀# Rent-a-Car-Management-System

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