Movie Theater Ticket Reservation App

ENSF 614 - Fall 2024 Term Project

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Principles of Software Design

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Project Overview

This project involves designing and implementing a Movie Theater Ticket Reservation application for a fictional company, AcmePlex. The system enables customers to search for movies, select showtimes, choose seats, and make payments for tickets. The application distinguishes between two types of users: ordinary users and registered users, offering additional benefits to registered users, such as fee exemptions and early access to ticket bookings.

This project serves as a comprehensive exercise in software design and development, applying systematic design methodologies and implementing best practices in modularity, scalability, and maintainability.

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Features

1. User Registration and Login

   • Supports two user types:
     • Ordinary Users: Can search movies, book tickets, and cancel reservations (with a 15% admin fee if canceled up to 72 hours before the show).
     • Registered Users: Enjoy benefits such as early access to 10% of the seats before public booking, no cancellation fee, and exclusive announcements. They pay a $20 annual membership fee.

2. Movie Search and Selection

   • Users can browse available movies, view showtimes, and choose theaters.

3. Graphical Seat Selection

   • A user-friendly graphical interface allows users to view and select available seats.

4. Ticket Booking and Payment

   • Secure ticket booking and payment process, with support for credit card transactions.
   • Receipts and tickets are sent via email upon successful booking.

5. Cancellation and Refund Policy

   • Tickets can be canceled up to 72 hours before the show for a credit, with a 15% fee for ordinary users. Registered users can cancel without a fee.

6. Admin Console for News and Announcements

   • Allows management to send exclusive news and announcements to registered users before public release.

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System Design

The system follows a multi-layered architecture with a strong focus on modularity and scalability. Key components include:

• Presentation Layer: Handles the user interface, including forms for user interaction, seat selection visuals, and confirmation dialogs.
• Domain Layer: Manages core business logic, such as user roles, payment processing, ticketing, and cancellation policies.
• Data Layer: Interacts with the MySQL database to store user information, movie details, seat availability, and booking records.

Key Diagrams

• Activity Diagrams: Showcase the steps for browsing, booking, and payment processes.
• Use Case Diagrams: Represent user interactions with the system's core functionalities.
• Class Diagrams: Define the system's classes, attributes, behaviors, and relationships.
• State Transition Diagrams: Illustrate states for objects like Ticket and Payment.
• Package Diagram: Details the interactions between presentation, domain, and data layers.
• Deployment Diagram: Shows the system's architecture, including client, server, and database interactions.

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Installation and Setup

1. Prerequisites

   • Java Development Kit (JDK 17 or above)
   • MySQL Database
   • IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse)

2. Database Setup

   • Import the SQL dump file (group5.sql) provided in the repository to set up the database schema.

3. Configuration

   • Update database configuration in the config.properties file (found in src/main/resources) with your MySQL credentials.

4. Run the Application

   • Compile and package the application into a .jar file.
   • Run the .jar file with java -jar yourGroup#.jar to start the application.

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Usage

• User Registration: Users can sign up, log in, and view available movies.
• Browse Movies: Search for movies by title, date, and showtime.
• Select Seats: Choose seats from a graphical display of theater seating.
• Make Payment: Pay for tickets using credit card information.
• Receive Confirmation: Ticket and receipt are sent to the user’s email.
• Cancel Tickets: Users can cancel tickets up to 72 hours before the show.

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Testing

Contributors