BookShelf
Book Shelf is an innovative Android application that empowers users to explore and discover a vast collection of software books.
Key Features
- Extensive collection of books sourced remotely: Access a diverse library of books right at your fingertips with just a few taps.
- Intelligent caching with Room database: Seamlessly store book data locally, ensuring uninterrupted browsing even when offline or facing connectivity challenges.
- Automatic cache refresh: Book Shelf refreshes its cache every 3 hours, providing you with the latest book recommendations and information.
- User-friendly interface: Enjoy a smooth and intuitive navigation experience for effortless book discovery.
- Detailed book information: Access book details, reviews, and recommendations conveniently within the app.
- Splash screen: Engage users from the moment they launch the app with an attractive splash screen.
- Image loading with Glide: Effortlessly load and display book cover images with the powerful Glide library.
Cache Strategy
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Tech Stack
Book Shelf is built using the following cutting-edge technologies:
- Retrofit: Efficient network requests and data retrieval for seamless book data integration.
- Hilt: Dependency injection for clean and modular code.
- SharedPreferences: Manage user preferences and settings efficiently.
- Room database: Robust local data storage and caching for uninterrupted offline access.
- MVVM architecture: Well-structured and maintainable codebase.
- Splash Screen: Create an engaging and visually appealing launch experience using the Splash Screen API.
- Glide: Effortlessly load and display book cover images with optimized caching and memory management.
Installation
- Clone the repository: git clone
https://github.com/MahmoudElshahatt/BookShelf.git - Open the project in Android Studio.
- Build and run the app on your Android device or emulator.
