This Inventory Management System is a full-stack web application designed to streamline the process of managing an inventory, providing users with the ability to track, update, and maintain inventory records efficiently. Built with a Spring Boot backend and a React frontend, the application offers a robust solution for small to medium-sized businesses looking for a simple yet powerful tool to handle their inventory needs.

• CRUD Operations: Users can create, read, update, and delete inventory items through a user-friendly web interface.
• RESTful API: The backend is built using Spring Boot, exposing a RESTful API that allows for easy integration with the frontend or any other client.
• Database Integration: Utilizes PostgreSQL for reliable data storage, ensuring data persistence and security.
• Responsive Design: The frontend is developed with React, offering a responsive design that works seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices.
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling mechanisms are implemented to provide users with clear feedback on any issues.

• Backend: Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, PostgreSQL
• Frontend: React.js, Axios, Bootstrap (for styling)
• Build Tools & Deployment: Maven, Netlify (Frontend), Heroku (Backend)

These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes. The project consists of two main parts: the backend (built with Spring Boot) and the frontend (built with React).

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• Java JDK 11 or higher
• Maven (for building the backend)
• Node.js and npm (for running the frontend)
• PostgreSQL (for the database)

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.

2. Set up the PostgreSQL database:

   • Create a new database named inventory_management.
   • Adjust the src/main/resources/application.properties file in the backend project to include your database connection details:

     spring.datasource.url=jdbc:postgresql://localhost:5432/inventory_management
     spring.datasource.username=<your_username>
     spring.datasource.password=<your_password>

3. Run the backend application:

   • Navigate to the root directory of the backend project.
   • Use Maven to start the application:

     mvn spring-boot:run

   • The backend should now be running on http://localhost:8080.

1. Navigate to the frontend directory within the cloned repository.

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   
   

Contributions to the Inventory Management System project are welcome! Whether you're interested in fixing bugs, adding new features, or improving documentation, please feel free to make a pull request.