# Record-rex - A PHP Record Keeping Project

Record-rex is a simple, yet powerful, PHP-based application designed for efficient and secure record keeping. Developed with ease of use in mind, it offers a web interface for managing, storing, and retrieving various types of records.

## Features

- **User Authentication**: Secure login system to ensure data safety.
- **CRUD Operations**: Create, Read, Update, and Delete records easily through a user-friendly interface.
- **Search Functionality**: Quickly find records with a powerful search feature.
- **Export Options**: Export records to CSV or PDF for offline usage.

## Getting Started

### Prerequisites

- PHP 7.4 or higher
- MySQL 5.7 or higher
- Composer
- A web server like Apache or Nginx

### Installation

1. **Clone the Repository**

   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/plainsight16/records-rex

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

   cd Record-rex

3. Install Dependencies

   composer install

4. Create a MySQL Database

   • Log into your MySQL server and create a new database for the project.

5. Configure Your Environment

   • Copy .env.example to .env and fill in your database details and any other environment variables.

   cp .env.example .env

6. Run Migrations

   • Populate your database with the required tables.

   php artisan migrate

7. Start the Server

   • You can use PHP's built-in server for testing:

   php -S localhost:8000 -t public

   Now, navigate to http://localhost:8000 in your web browser.

Usage

• Login/Register: Start by registering as a new user or logging in if you already have an account.
• Add New Record: Navigate to the "Add New" section to input a new record into the system.
• Search Records: Use the search bar to find specific records.
• Edit/Delete Records: Each record can be edited or deleted from its detailed view page.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to RecordKeeper! Please read our contributing guidelines before submitting pull requests to the project.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to all the contributors who spend time to help make Record-rex better!