Amana Bookstore Express API

Initial dataset and project structure for building a comprehensive Express.js REST API for the Amana Bookstore - a specialized academic bookstore focusing on science and educational texts.

Project Overview

This repository contains the foundational data and structure for developing a modern bookstore API that will serve academic institutions, students, and researchers. The bookstore specializes in high-quality scientific and educational publications from renowned academic publishers.

Current Project Structure

Amana-Bookstore-Express-API/
├── data/
│   ├── books.json          # Sample book catalog with detailed metadata
│   └── reviews.json        # Customer reviews and ratings
├── logging/
│   └── log.txt            # Application logging directory
├── server.js              # Express server entry point (to be developed)
└── README.md              # This file

Sample Data Overview

Books Dataset (data/books.json)

The books dataset contains 3 sample books with comprehensive metadata including:

• Academic Focus: Physics, Quantum Mechanics, and Astrophysics textbooks
• Detailed Metadata: ISBN, genre, tags, publication info, pricing
• Rich Content: Descriptions, ratings, review counts, stock status
• Featured Books: Curated selection for homepage display

Sample Book Structure:

{
  "id": "1",
  "title": "Fundamentals of Classical Mechanics",
  "author": "Dr. Ahmad Al-Kindi",
  "description": "A comprehensive introduction to classical mechanics...",
  "price": 89.99,
  "isbn": "978-0123456789",
  "genre": ["Physics", "Textbook"],
  "tags": ["Mechanics", "Physics", "University"],
  "datePublished": "2022-01-15",
  "pages": 654,
  "language": "English",
  "publisher": "Al-Biruni Academic Press",
  "rating": 4.8,
  "reviewCount": 23,
  "inStock": true,
  "featured": true
}

Reviews Dataset (data/reviews.json)

The reviews dataset contains 11 sample reviews with:

• Verified Reviews: Academic credibility with verification status
• Detailed Feedback: Professional reviews from educators and students
• Rating System: 5-star rating with detailed comments
• Academic Authors: Reviews from professors, doctors, and students

Sample Review Structure:

{
  "id": "review-1",
  "bookId": "1",
  "author": "Dr. Yasmin Al-Baghdadi",
  "rating": 5,
  "title": "Excellent foundation for physics students",
  "comment": "Dr. Al-Kindi has created a comprehensive introduction...",
  "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "verified": true
}

Planned API Features

Based on this initial dataset, the Express.js API will support:

Core Functionality

• Book Catalog Management: CRUD operations for books
• Review System: Customer reviews and ratings
• Search & Filtering: By genre, author, price, availability
• Featured Books: Curated book recommendations
• Inventory Management: Stock tracking and availability

Advanced Features

• Academic Focus: Specialized for educational institutions
• Publisher Integration: Support for multiple academic publishers
• Verification System: Verified reviews from academic professionals
• Multi-language Support: Currently English, expandable
• Rating Analytics: Comprehensive rating and review analytics

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Express.js framework

Development Setup

1. Clone this repository
2. Install dependencies: npm install express
3. Develop the Express server in server.js
4. Use the sample data in data/ for testing and development

Recommended API Endpoints

GET    /api/books              # Get all books
GET    /api/books/:id          # Get specific book
GET    /api/books/featured     # Get featured books
GET    /api/books/search       # Search books
POST   /api/books              # Add new book
PUT    /api/books/:id          # Update book
DELETE /api/books/:id          # Delete book

GET    /api/reviews            # Get all reviews
GET    /api/reviews/book/:id   # Get reviews for specific book
POST   /api/reviews            # Add new review
PUT    /api/reviews/:id        # Update review
DELETE /api/reviews/:id        # Delete review

Data Characteristics

Academic Publishers Featured

• Al-Biruni Academic Press
• Ibn Sina Publications
• Al-Sufi Astronomical Society

Subject Areas

• Classical Mechanics
• Quantum Physics
• Astrophysics and Astronomy
• Advanced Physics

Price Range

• $89.99 - $125.50 (Academic textbook pricing)

Next Steps

1. Server Development: Implement Express.js server with routing
2. Database Integration: Migrate JSON data to MongoDB/PostgreSQL
3. Authentication: Add user authentication and authorization
4. API Documentation: Create comprehensive API documentation
5. Testing: Implement unit and integration tests
6. Deployment: Configure for production deployment

Contributing

This is an initial dataset for development purposes. The data represents a specialized academic bookstore focusing on scientific publications and educational materials.

License

This project is intended for educational and development purposes.