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2. Handle all common library functions (e.g. Check a book out, Add a new library member, etc.) with minimal required training.

3. Easily maintained code.

4. Appropriate error handling.

5. Validation for all entered fields.Code Samples Windows Validation private bool IsValidMember() { bool isValid = true; if (!IsValidName(firstNameTextBox.Text)) { if (FirstName.Length == 0) ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(firstNameTextBox,
You must provide a valid first name
); else ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(firstNameTextBox,
The first name must be capitalized and contain only letters
); isValid = false; } else ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(firstNameTextBox, string.Empty); if (!IsValidName(lastNameTextBox.Text)) { if (LastName.Length == 0) ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(lastNameTextBox,
You must provide a valid last name
); else ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(lastNameTextBox,
The last name must be capitalized and contain only letters
); isValid = false; } else ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(lastNameTextBox, string.Empty); if (!IsValidMiddleInitial(MiddleInitial)) { ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(middleInitialTextBox,
The middle initial must be one capital letter or left blank
); isValid = false; } else ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(middleInitialTextBox, string.Empty); if (!IsValidStreet(Street)) { ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(streetTextBox,
You must provide a valid street address
); isValid = false; } else ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(streetTextBox, string.Empty); if (!IsValidCity(City)) { ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(cityTextBox,
You must provide a valid city name
); isValid = false; } else ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(cityTextBox, string.Empty); if (!IsValidZipcode(Zipcode)) { if (Zipcode.Length == 0) ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(zipTextBox,
You must provide a valid zipcode
); else ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(zipTextBox,
The zipcode must be of the format ##### or #####-####
); isValid = false; } else ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(zipTextBox, string.Empty); if (!IsValidPhone(Phone)) { ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(phoneTextBox,
You must provide a valid phone number in the form (###)###-### or leave it blank
); isValid = false; } else ValidatorErrorProvider.SetError(phoneTextBox, string.Empty); addMemberButton.Enabled = isValid; return isValid; } This section of code is in the AddNewAdultMember form and is used to validate all the data entered into the form. I chose to place it all in one method so that in order for the Add Member button to be accessible all required fields had valid information. MemberInfo web page if (lbl.IsJuvenile(memberNumber)) { TimeSpan adultAge = new TimeSpan(365 * 18, 0, 0, 0); if ((DateTime.Today - lbl.GetJuvenileMemberBirthdate(memberNumber)) > adultAge) { try { lbl.PromoteJuvenile(memberNumber); messageLabel.Text += lbl.GetMemberFirstName(memberNumber) +
+ lbl.GetMemberLastName(memberNumber) +
converted to an adult./n
; } catch (LibraryException ex) { if (ex.LibraryErrorCode == ErrorCode.JuvenileNotOldEnough) messageLabel.Text +=
Juvenile conversion failed, juvenile not old enough.
; else throw; } } birthdateLabelLabel.Visible = true; birthdateLabelLabel.Text =
Birthdate:
; birthdateLabel.Text = lbl.GetJuvenileMemberBirthdate(memberNumber).ToLongDateString(); adultMemberLabelLabel.Visible = true; adultMemberLabelLabel.Text =
Adult Member No:
; adultMemberNumLabel.Text = lbl.GetJuvenileMemberAdultMemberID(memberNumber).ToString(); } else { birthdateLabelLabel.Visible = false; birthdateLabel.Visible = false; adultMemberLabelLabel.Visible = false; adultMemberNumLabel.Visible = false; } This section of code determines if a member is either an adult or juvenile. If a juvenile member is eligible to be promoted to an adult the conversion is done and a message is added to the page. If a member is an adult the birthdate and adultMemberNumber labels are made invisible. This reduces the number of pages that would need to be maintained if I had coded individual adult and juvenile pages. Data Access Layer error handling catch (SqlException ex) { if (ex.Number == 50009 || ex.Number == 50010) throw new LibraryException(ErrorCode.CheckOutFailed,
You must provide a isbn AND a copy number
); if (ex.Number == 50011) throw new LibraryException(ErrorCode.ItemNotFound); if (ex.Number == 50012) throw new LibraryException(ErrorCode.ItemNotLoanable,
Item is not loanable
); if (ex.Number == 50002) throw new LibraryException(ErrorCode.GenericException); if (ex.Number == 50004) throw new LibraryException(ErrorCode.CheckOutFailed,
You must provide a member_no
); if (ex.Number == 50005) throw new LibraryException(ErrorCode.NoSuchMember); if (ex.Number == 50013) throw new LibraryException(ErrorCode.ItemAlreadyOnLoan); if (ex.Number == 50016) throw new LibraryException(ErrorCode.MembershipExpired); throw; } Errors that occur in the database are returned as just a number. This code converts the database error number s to a LibraryException, which is a custom exception written for this application. SetFocus Library System The main interface window provides access to all the main functions via the menu bar or tool strip. The grid view also provides a context menu for item related tasks. Windows Check In Check in form used to process items that have been returned. Windows Check Out Check out form used to process items when a member wishes to take an item from the library Windows Add Adult Form used to enter a new adult member. Fields are validated to ensure proper formatting. Windows Add Juvenile Form used to add a new juvenile member. The Parent ID field is checked against the database to ensure that it is valid. Web Get Member Information Main interface of the web application. Navigation is done view the links along the left side. The system has a security feature that only allows registered librarians and volunteers access the interface. Web Member Information Display of member information. Juvenile members also list the adult member ID and the member’s birth date. Web Add Adult Member Form used for entry of new adult members. Web Add Juvenile Member Form used for entry of new juvenile members. Web Add New Item Form used for entering a new item into the system. Form has validation of the ISBN so to prevent duplicate items. Web Check In Form for checking in an item upon return. Web Check Out Form for checking on a item from the library system.