User Management System

The User Management System is a Java-based web application designed to efficiently manage user profiles. This project provides essential CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) functionalities for managing user data, along with secure login and profile management features. It is implemented using Core Java, JDBC, Servlets, JSP, CSS, and MySQL, making it a robust and reliable system.

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About the Project

This project serves as a practical example of integrating Java-based web technologies to manage user data with a secure and intuitive interface. It demonstrates the use of Servlets and JSP for handling user requests and responses, with MySQL for backend data storage.

Key Features

• User Registration: Enables new users to register by entering their personal details.
• Secure Login: Validates user credentials to ensure secure access to their profiles.
• Profile Management: Provides options for users to view, update, and delete their profiles.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for managing user data effectively.

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Technologies Used

• Programming Language: Core Java
• Frameworks & Libraries: JDBC, Servlets, JSP
• Database: MySQL
• Front-End Styling: CSS
• Development Environment: Web-based application

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Prerequisites

To run this application, you need:

1. JDK 8 or higher installed.
2. Apache Tomcat server.
3. MySQL Server.
4. A modern web browser.

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Setting Up the Project

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/shasidhar7/UserManagementSystem.git
cd UserManagementSystem

2. Configure the Database

• Create a MySQL database named user_management.
• Import the provided SQL file into your database to set up the required tables:

  source user_management.sql;

• Update the database connection details in the project's configuration files.

3. Deploy the Application

• Place the project folder in the webapps directory of your Apache Tomcat server.

• Start the Tomcat server and access the application through the browser:

  http://localhost:8080/UserManagementSystem
  

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How to Use

1. Register: Create a new user account by entering your details.
2. Login: Access your account using your username and password.
3. Manage Profile:
   • View your profile details.
   • Update any information.
   • Delete your profile if needed.

Future Enhancements

• Adding user role management (e.g., admin vs. user permissions).
• Integrating advanced security features like hashing passwords.
• Implementing pagination for user lists.
• Adding API endpoints for external integrations.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you want to improve this project:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-name.
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add feature'.
4. Push the branch: git push origin feature-name.
5. Open a pull request.