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Point of Sale System

The Point of Sale System is a Java-based application developed using the NetBeans IDE and utilizes SQL for database management. This system provides a user-friendly interface for managing sales and inventory in a retail environment.

Features

  • User-friendly interface for managing products, customers, and sales.
  • Efficient inventory management, including stock tracking and low stock alerts.
  • Multiple payment options, such as cash, credit card, and mobile payments.
  • Customizable receipt generation with store branding.
  • Reporting and analytics for sales performance and inventory management.
  • User roles and permissions for managing access and security.

Technologies Used

  • Programming Language: Java
  • IDE: NetBeans
  • Database: SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Frontend: Swing GUI Toolkit

Installation

Follow the instructions below to install and set up the Point of Sale system:

  1. Clone the repository or download the source code.

  2. Open the project in NetBeans IDE.

  3. Set up the database:

    • Create a new database in your preferred SQL database management system.
    • Import the database schema from the provided SQL script (e.g., database.sql).
    • Update the database connection details in the code (e.g., DatabaseManager.java) to match your database configuration.

  4. Build and run the project in NetBeans IDE.

Configuration

  • DatabaseManager.java: Contains the database connection configuration. Update the connection details to match your database configuration.

Usage

  1. Launch the Point of Sale system application.
  2. Log in using the provided credentials (e.g., admin/admin).
  3. Use the user-friendly interface to manage products, customers, and sales.
  4. Customize receipt generation and other settings as needed.
  5. Access reporting and analytics features to gain insights into sales performance and inventory management.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a new branch for your feature/bug fix.
  3. Make your changes and test them thoroughly.
  4. Commit your changes and push them to your forked repository.
  5. Submit a pull request, explaining your changes and the problem they solve.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.