README.md

Resume Builder

A project made in java which helps you create your resume without writing code. Fill the details in the application and get your resume ready.

Getting Started

These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes. This project has been done in Ecilipse IDE. It uses Windows Builder and Swing for UX/UI in the application. Java Database Connectivity(JDBC) is used for connecting the MySQL database.

Prerequisites

• Java - Java version 10 and above is required. Installing Java in Linux

• MySQL - Installing MySQL in Linux

• Eclipse - If you want to run the project in Eclipse, import the project. Or if you want to run it without Eclipse use the .jar file of the project. Installing Eclipse

Scope of Functionalities and Examples of use

Resume creation without the hassle of writing code for it. Will be a good resume builder for beginners and people who are not familiar with LateX.

Project status

Returns a resume file with all the data entered in a formatted manner. The file name of the resume returned is Resume.txt.

Future Scope/Plan of the Project

1. Formatting Options

The present project returns a fixed formatted text file of the resume. The next step is to provide various formatting options for the user while giving the information. Formatting options like -

* headings
* subheadings
* lists
* normal text
* quotes
* hyperlinks
* alignment
and all other necessary options.

2. Templates

   • Default Templates Having more number of default templates to chose from.
   • Custom Templates Allow the user to customize the template as required.

3. File Formats

   • Support for various file formats necessary have to be given for the project.
     • .pdf

UML Diagram

UML Diagram for the project.