README.md

Book Finder

Book Finder is a responsive web application built with React, enabling users to search for books by title, author, or publication year and add them to a wishlist. This project utilizes the Open Library API for book data.

Features

• Search Functionality: Search for books by title, author, or publication year.
• Wishlist: Save books to a wishlist for easy access.
• Detailed View: Open Library links for more details on each book.
• Responsive Design: The layout is optimized for various screen sizes.
• Loading Indicator: Shows a loading indicator while fetching data.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 14 or higher)
• Git

Steps to Run Locally

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Bhavaniviswanadham/book-finder.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd book-finder

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the development server:

   npm start

   The app will run at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

1. In the search bar, enter a title, author, or year to search for books.
2. Click Search to display relevant results.
3. Click Add to Wishlist to save books for later viewing.
4. Click More Details to view additional information on Open Library.

Technologies

• React for UI
• Axios for HTTP requests
• Open Library API for book information

Project Structure

book-finder/
├── public/              # Public assets
├── src/
│   ├── components/      # React components
│   ├── css/             # CSS files for styling
│   ├── App.js           # Main application component
│   └── index.js         # Entry point
└── README.md            # Project documentation

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.