GUI Inventory Manager

Project Evolution

Current GUI Version

Original CLI Version

Features

• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works seamlessly on Linux, macOS, and Windows
• Customizable Attributes: Add, edit, or remove attributes for inventory items
• Search and Filter: Quickly locate items with advanced search options
• Data Persistence: Save and load inventory data from local files
• Intuitive Interface: Clean and responsive design using wxWidgets

Development Journey

Command-Line Origins

The GUI Inventory Manager evolved from a robust command-line application that established the core functionality:

• CSV-based data persistence
• Comprehensive item management
• Configurable settings system
• Input validation and error handling

Evolution to GUI

Building on this foundation, the project transformed into a modern graphical application using wxWidgets, introducing:

• Intuitive visual interface replacing command-line menus
• Real-time item updates and visual feedback
• Cross-platform compatibility
• Enhanced data visualization

Technical Growth

This evolution showcases the project's technical progression:

• From standard C++ file I/O to GUI-integrated storage systems
• Expansion from console-based validation to interactive form validation
• Migration from CSV-only storage to multiple data format support
• Integration of visual components while maintaining core business logic

Implementation

Core Components

• Modern C++17 features for robust implementation
• wxWidgets framework for cross-platform GUI
• Custom data structures for efficient item management
• File I/O handling for data persistence

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have:

• C++17 compatible compiler
• wxWidgets library installed
• Visual Studio 2022 (for Windows users)

Installation

git clone https://github.com/Code-JL/GUI-Inventory-Manager.git
cd GUI-Inventory-Manager

License

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