Hostel Management System (Java)

This is a console-based Hostel Management System developed in Java using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and File Handling.

The system allows management of:

• Students
• Employees
• Rooms
• Fees and Payments
• Login-based access

🚦 Program Entry Point

The program execution starts from:

login.java usernmae is "umar" and password for login is "umar123"

All user interactions, menus, and navigation between different modules (Student, Employee, Room, Fee, etc.) are controlled from this file.

📌 Features

• Student registration and record management
• Room allocation and vacancy tracking
• File-based data storage (no database required)
• Secure read/write operations using Java File Handling
• Menu-driven console interface
• Clean OOP-based class design

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📂 File & Module Overview

File Name	Purpose
Login.java	Handles user authentication and login validation
Home.java	Main menu and system navigation (entry point)
AddStudent.java	Adds new students and saves data using file handling
UpdateDeleteStudent.java	Updates or deletes student records
AllStudentsLiving.java	Displays all currently living students
LeavedStudents.java	Manages students who have left the hostel
StudentFee.java	Handles student fee records and payments
AddEmployee.java	Adds hostel employees
UpdateDeleteEmployee.java	Updates or deletes employee records
AllEmployeesLiving.java	Shows active employees
LeavedEmployees.java	Manages employees who have left
EmployeePayment.java	Handles employee salary/payment records
ManageRoom.java	Manages hostel rooms and availability

🛠️ Technologies Used

• Java (Core Java)
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• File Handling (File, FileReader, FileWriter)
• VS Code
• Git & GitHub

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▶️ How to Run the Project

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 8 or above
• VS Code / IntelliJ / NetBeans
• Command Prompt or Terminal

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/ytshortsumar/hostel-management-system-java.git

javac *.java

java Home


## 🔄 Program Flow

1. User starts the application
2. Login screen is displayed
3. After successful login, Home menu appears
4. User selects a module:
   - Student Management
   - Employee Management
   - Room Management
   - Fee / Payment Management
5. Data is stored and retrieved using file handling
6. User can continue operations or exit the system



## 💾 Data Storage

This project does not use a database.

All records (students, employees, fees, rooms) are stored using
Java File Handling (`File`, `FileWriter`, `FileReader`, etc.).

This makes the system lightweight and easy to understand for beginners.

## 🎓 Intended For

- Java beginners learning OOP
- Students working on semester projects
- Practice of file handling in Java
- Hostel / School management mini-projects

## ❓ Common Questions

**Q: Where is the main file?**  
A: Home.java is the main entry point.

**Q: Does this project use a database?**  
A: No, it uses file handling.

**Q: Can I extend this project?**  
A: Yes, GUI and database can be added later.