Alternative Banking System - JavaFX & Tomcat Project

The Alternative Banking System is a Java-based project using JavaFX for the front-end and Tomcat for the server. It facilitates connections between lenders and borrowers, creating a platform for peer-to-peer lending.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Usage
• Architecture
• Technologies Used
• Documents

Introduction

The Alternative Banking System is a project created and owned by Yuval Vinokur. This Java-based application uses JavaFX for the front-end and Tomcat for the backend. It facilitates connections between lenders and borrowers, creating a platform for peer-to-peer lending activities.

Features

• User registration and authentication
• Creating, viewing, and managing loan requests
• Browsing available loans based on various parameters
• Secure transaction handling
• User-friendly JavaFX interface

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• Java Development Kit (JDK)
• Apache Tomcat Server

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Yuval-Vino/Alternative-Banking

2. Build the project: This step may involve compiling JavaFX code and creating the necessary artifacts for your project.
3. Deploy to Tomcat:
   • Copy the compiled project files to the Tomcat webapps directory.
4. Start Tomcat server.
5. Access the application:
   • Run the exceutable jar for each App.

Usage

1. Client App:
   • Register as a user or log in if you already have an account.
   • Browse available loans or create a new loan request.
   • Lenders can view loan requests and choose to fund a request.
   • Borrowers can track their loan status and make repayments.
   • Users can manage their profiles and view transaction history.
2. Admin App:
   • Log in using admin credentials.
   • Manage user accounts and activities.
   • Monitor loan requests and transactions.

Architecture

The project follows a client-server architecture with the following components:

• Client-side: The JavaFX-based front-end interface for users. It communicates with the server via HTTP requests.
• Admin-side: The JavaFX-based front-end interface for administrators.
• Server-side: Tomcat server handling incoming requests and interactions between clients and administrators.
• Tomcat: Apache Tomcat server hosts the application, managing requests and serving resources.

Technologies Used

• Java
• JavaFX
• Apache Tomcat (Backend)

Documents

• DFD
• ERD