HOSTEL BOOKING SYSTEM

Introduction

In the past, people were using stones for their day to day activities and the period was called the Stone Age.  Later, the stones were replaced by iron and the period was called the Iron Age. Currently, we are in the computer age or the world of computers where computers are used for day to day activities. Computers are used by wide range of different organizations for instance, education institutions. In college, computers are used for various activities. Therefore, the aim of this mini- project is to develop an interface of a hostel booking system. The programmer has used the hostel booking system at the Malawi Polytechnic as a referencing point. Snapshots have been used to explain the project.

Problem statement

Higher learning institutions are expected to be more advanced in terms of technology more especially at the institution like The Malawi Polytechnic which trains engineers, computer programmers, network managers and database managers. Since 1965 up to now, The Malawi Polytechnic is still using manual system of allocating students in different hostels. Therefore, the project has designed an interface for hostel booking system.

Significance of the project

If this project can be implemented it will reduce time which students spend on a long queue waiting to book their desired rooms. In addition, the system will simplify the work of the hostel’s director since the students will book the rooms through on-line.