nidhinsha / book-finder

Book Finder app using Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, and React.js to search for books via the Google Books API

Book Finder App

Book Finder is a simple full-stack web application that allows users to search for books using the Google Books API. The application consists of a backend built with Node.js and Express, which interacts with the Google Books API to fetch book data. The frontend is built with React.js and TypeScript, allowing users to enter a search query and display a list of books based on their search.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/book-finder-app.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd Book-Finder

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the project directory:

cd server

2. Install backend dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up the environment variables:

Add your Google Books API key to the .env file:

API_KEY=your-google-books-api-key

4. Start the backend server :

npm start 

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the project directory:

cd client

2. Install frontend dependencies:

npm install

3. Start the frontend server :

npm run dev

Usage

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the Book Finder application.

2. Enter a search query in the search bar and click the "Search" button to view a list of matching books.

3. Pagination support is available to browse through multiple pages of search results.