KotobHub
Digital Library Platform
Overview
A full-featured digital library where users can browse, read, and download books with role-based access control.
The Problem
A local community library had thousands of digital books with no organized public access system.
The Solution
Developed a Laravel platform with categorized collections, user auth, reading history, and an admin panel for content management.
Key Features
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Role-Based Access
Admin, Librarian, and Reader roles with different permissions
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Book Catalog
Browse by category, author, or search with filters
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Online Reader
Read PDF/ePub books directly in the browser
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REST API
Full API for potential mobile app integration
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Reading History
Track user reading progress and history
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Admin Panel
CRUD operations for books, authors, and users
Tech Stack
Laravel 11
Backend
MySQL
Database
Laravel Sanctum
API Auth
Blade + Tailwind
Frontend
Spatie Roles
Permissions
Postman
API Testing
Screenshots
Challenges
- ◆ Designing a flexible roles & permissions system that could handle future role additions without code changes.
- ◆ Secure file serving for PDF books — ensuring only authorized users can access protected content.
- ◆ Building an in-browser PDF reader that works smoothly without heavy JavaScript frameworks.
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