Project Assignment: DVD Rent'A'Lot
Objective:
For this project you will create a database backed application for a DVD rental business called "DVD Rent'A'Lot". You will use JavaFX to create the user interface and a database to hold information about your clients and DVDs.
Requirements:
The system is intended to be used by the staff of DVD Rent'A'Lot to manage customer and inventory.
You should be able to:
1) Add / edit, and delete customers
2) Add / edit, and delete DVDs
3) Assign DVDs to a customer, manage his rentals, process returns
There is no requirement on security of this application. There is no requirement of a middle tier (Business Layer) for this application. Standard 2-Tier Architecture is expected.
Design Requirements:
There should be a main screen that allows the user to choose whether they want to:
a) Manage clients
b) Manage DVDs
c) Rent/Return a DVD
In total that requires a minimum of 4 screens. You are using JavaFX for the UI. It is up to you whether you'd like to write the UI completely in Java code only, or in a combination of Java Code + fxml UI screens, or whether you would like to use Scene Builder (highly recommended). You may use any technique and architecture for your project that you chose, and you can research your options and resources to maximize possible extra credit for this project. Specific Extra Credit will be awarded for the use of Scene Builder, good UI design, advanced databases (anything beyond the standard Derby DB), advanced JavaFX controls (e.g. pictures for DVD covers), and other advanced Java programming techniques that were not discussed in class.
Presentation of the Final Project is on April 28th 2018 in class. This project is to be worked on individually, or in teams of 2. If you chose to work as a team, you're also required to submit a project document via email, which outlines the work distribution and each participant's responsibilities. The Project grade will be the same for both partners on the project.
Start early, watch the tutorial videos posted on Blackboard about JavaFX and Scene Builder, and don't wait until the very last one or two weeks to finish the project. Research and gather resources early, make a plan and timeline, and continuously work on your project.