Donutly - The New Level of Library

Read, share, and discover the world of books, completely for free.

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📚 About the Project

Donutly is your new digital library, designed for book lovers who want to explore literature without any barriers. Forget subscriptions, fees, or paywalls—here, you just need a desire to read.

Our mission is to make literature accessible to everyone. We believe that a good book should be as simple to enjoy as a donut with a cup of coffee.

Key features include:

• A vast collection of free books: Browse classic literature and new titles without any cost.
• "My Books" personalized space: Create your own library by adding your favorite books.
• Contribute your own content: Found a great book in PDF or HTML format? Upload it to Donutly and share it with the community.
• Curated recommendations: Explore our hand-picked selection of top books to start your reading journey.

💻 Technology Stack

• Frontend: Next.js (with TypeScript)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Backend: Spring-Boot

🤝 How to Contribute

This project is open source, and I welcome contributions of all kinds! Whether you're a seasoned developer, a new coder, or a passionate bookworm with ideas, your help is invaluable.

Here’s how you can get started:

1. Fork the repository: Click the "Fork" button in the top right corner of this page.
2. Clone the project: Clone your forked repository to your local machine.

   git clone https://github.com/TemaDeveloper/library_proj.git

3. Create a new branch: Create a dedicated branch for your feature or bug fix.

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

4. Install dependencies: Navigate to the project directory and install the required packages.

   npm install
   pnpm install
   pnpm build
   pnpm run dev

5. Make your changes: Code away! Feel free to work on a bug, add a new feature, or improve documentation.
6. Commit and push: Commit your changes with a clear message and push them to your forked repository.

   git commit -m "feat: add your feature or fix here"
   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

7. Open a Pull Request: Go to your forked repository on GitHub and open a pull request. I'll review your changes and merge them as soon as possible.

I am actively working on this project and appreciate any help. Join me in building a better, free, and accessible library for everyone.

✉️ Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions, or just want to chat about the project, feel free to open an issue or reach out to me!

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Start your book journey with Donutly today!