📘 BookingApp

BookingApp is a feature-rich desktop and console-based application built with C# and WPF, designed to streamline the management of accommodations, tours, reservations, and user interactions.

The application is structured using the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) design pattern for WPF and clean architectural principles for the console version. It supports multiple user roles — Owners, Guests, Guides, and Tourists — each with tailored functionalities.

🟢 This README emphasizes the Guest role, which was actively developed and tested by me.

✨ Features

🔄 Multi-Role Functionality

Role	Key Functionalities
Guest	Book accommodations, manage reservations, rate hosts, use forums
Owner	Manage accommodations, view stats, respond to reviews, handle booking changes
Guide	Create/cancel tours, track tour activity, review statistics
Tourist	Book tours, rate experiences, request complex tours, win vouchers

Each role includes standard and "Super-user" privileges, unlocking advanced features like forum interaction, renovations scheduling, tour management, and more.

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🎯 Guest Experience (My Role)

As a Guest, you interact primarily with accommodations, bookings, and community features. This role is designed to provide a smooth and intuitive reservation experience.

🧳 Guest Functionalities

Capability	Description
🔍 Search Accommodations	Browse listings filtered by location, availability, and preferences
🏨 Book Accommodations	Instantly reserve available stays
🌟 Rate Accommodations & Hosts	Leave feedback and ratings post-visit
🛠 Propose Renovations	Suggest improvements for better guest experience
📝 View Guest Reviews	Read shared experiences from other users
🔄 Reschedule Reservations	Send requests to change reservation dates
❌ Cancel Reservations	Cancel planned stays directly from the console
🌍 Anywhere / Anytime Booking	System-recommended stays based on flexible criteria
🏅 Super-Guest Features	Access and contribute to the forum, leave and reply to comments

🏆 Super-Guest status unlocks community engagement via the built-in forum system.

📽️ Guest Role Demo (GIF)

Here is a short visual demonstration of the Guest role in action:

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🔐 Login Credentials

Use the following credentials to log in with different roles:

Role	Username	Password
Guest	gost	gost
Owner	vlasnik	vlasnik
Guide	vodic	vodic
Tourist	turista	turista

🔐 These are default development credentials.

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🛠️ Technologies Used

Category	Technology
Language	C#
UI Framework	WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
Architecture	MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel)
Console I/O	.NET Console Application
Data Storage	CSV Files
Serialization	Custom CSV Serializers

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📁 Project Structure

BookingApp/
├── Model/
│   ├── Accommodation.cs
│   ├── Reservation.cs
│   ├── Tour.cs
│   └── ...
├── ViewModel/
│   ├── Owner/
│   ├── Tourist/
│   └── ...
├── View/
│   ├── CommentForm.xaml
│   ├── CommentsOverview.xaml
│   └── ...
├── Repository/
│   ├── AccommodationRepository.cs
│   └── ...
├── Service/
│   ├── AccommodationService.cs
│   └── ...
├── Dto/
│   ├── AccommodationDto.cs
│   └── ...
├── Resources/
│   ├── Data/
│   │   ├── accommodations.csv
│   │   └── ...
│   ├── Images/
├── Serializer/
│   └── Serializer.cs

🧠 The structure reflects a clear separation of concerns, adhering to MVVM and SOLID principles.

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🚀 Installation

✅ Prerequisites

• OS: Windows
• .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later
• IDE: Visual Studio 2019+

📥 Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/MarkoKolarski/Booking_app.git

2. Open the solution in Visual Studio.

3. Restore NuGet packages (if required).

4. Build the project

   Ctrl + Shift + B

5. Run the app

   • Use Visual Studio's Start Debugging (F5)
   • Or run the output .exe from /bin/Debug

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📌 Usage

▶️ Guest Role Walkthrough

1. Login using:

   Username: gost
   Password: gost
   

2. Access the main Guest Menu, where you can:

   • Search and book accommodations
   • View or cancel current reservations
   • Submit reviews or reschedule
   • Participate in forum discussions (if Super-Guest)

3. Navigate via numbered options in the console or UI-based forms in the WPF version.