Here's a README file you can use for your "Vehicle Parking Management System" project, with instructions for both Linux and Windows environments:

Vehicle Parking Management System

Developed by Mohammad Azeem Maniyar

This is a web-based application developed for managing vehicle parking. It allows users to register vehicles, assign parking spots, and manage entry and exit times.

Requirements

• PHP >= 7.4
• MySQL
• Apache server (e.g., XAMPP for Windows or LAMP for Linux)
• Composer (for dependency management)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/azeemmaniyar/Vehicle-Parking-Management-System.git
cd Vehicle-Parking-Management-System

2. Install Dependencies

Use Composer to install the required dependencies.

composer install

Database Setup

1. Create a Database:

   • Create a new database in MySQL (e.g., vehicle_parking_db).

2. Import Database:

   • Import the SQL file located in the database folder (e.g., database.sql) into your database.

3. Configure Environment:

   • Rename .env.example to .env.

   • Update database credentials in the .env file:

     DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
     DB_DATABASE=vehicle_parking_db
     DB_USERNAME=root
     DB_PASSWORD=your_password

Running the Application

On Linux

1. Start the LAMP Server:

   • Start Apache and MySQL services. On Ubuntu, run:

     sudo service apache2 start
     sudo service mysql start

2. Set Permissions (if necessary):

   • Set permissions for the project folder to allow Apache access:

     sudo chmod -R 755 /path/to/Vehicle-Parking-Management-System

3. Access the Application:

   • Open your browser and go to http://localhost/Vehicle-Parking-Management-System.

On Windows

1. Start XAMPP:

   • Open XAMPP Control Panel and start Apache and MySQL.

2. Move Project to XAMPP's htdocs:

   • Copy the project folder (Vehicle-Parking-Management-System) to C:\xampp\htdocs.

3. Access the Application:

   • Open your browser and go to http://localhost/Vehicle-Parking-Management-System.

Troubleshooting

• 404 Not Found: Ensure the server is running and that you've entered the correct URL.
• Database Errors: Double-check your .env settings and ensure the database is correctly imported.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

This README file provides step-by-step instructions for both Linux and Windows environments, making it accessible to beginners on both operating systems. Let me know if you need any adjustments!