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The document outlines an assignment for a programming course focused on creating a product management system in C using binary files for data storage. Students will implement CRUD operations through a modular, menu-driven interface, utilizing structures to manage product data, including ID, name, price, and quantity. The assignment emphasizes file I/O operations, error handling, and the importance of inventory management in retail and wholesale businesses.

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Subject: PRF192 - Programming Fundamental with C

Assignment
Objectives:
- Gain experience in managing structured data using binary files in C.
- Implement a modular and menu-driven program to handle CRUD (Create, Read,
Update, Delete) operations for product data.
- Use struct to represent product information, including product_id, product_name,
price, and quantity.
- Demonstrate reading, writing, and updating data in a binary file efficiently.
- Enhance problem-solving skills by implementing practical applications of file I/O
operations.

Problem Description:
Create a product management system where product data, including:
 Product ID (unique identifier for each product),
 Product Name (name of the product),
 Price (unit price of the product),
 Quantity (available stock of the product),
is stored in a binary file. The system should allow users to perform the following
operations through a menu-driven interface:
1. Write new product data to the file (overwrite existing data).
2. Append additional product records to the file.
3. Read and display all product records.
4. Modify a specific product by searching with its Product ID.
The program will simulate a real-world inventory system and include robust error
handling for file operations.

Situation Description:
Inventory management is a critical component of retail and wholesale businesses.
This case study simulates such a system by managing product data using binary files,
ensuring efficient storage and retrieval. By incorporating real-world functionality,
this program teaches students how to:
 Use binary files for persistent storage,
 Work with structures to group related data fields,
 Develop modular and reusable code,
 Implement CRUD operations effectively.

Syntax Use in the Problem:


1. File Operations:
 fopen, fread, fwrite, fseek, and fclose to handle binary file data.
2. Structures:
 Represent product data using struct Product containing fields for ID, name,
price, and quantity.
3. Menu-Driven Programming:
 Use a do-while loop and switch statement to implement user interaction.
4. Modular Functions:
 Separate functions for writing, appending, reading, and modifying products to
enhance code reusability and readability.
5. String Handling:
 Use character arrays to store and process the product_name.

Specific Requirements:
1. Product Structure:
 Include the following fields:
o product_id (integer),
o product_name (character array with a maximum length of 50),
o price (float),
o quantity (integer).
2. Menu Options:
 Write products to the file (overwrite existing records).
 Append additional products to the file.
 Read and display all product records.
 Modify a product by its product_id.
3. File Management:
 Data is stored in a binary file (products.bin).
 Ensure robust error handling for file operations.
4. Modular Design:
 Use separate functions for each operation.
5. Output Formatting:
 Display product details in a tabular format when reading data.

Detailed Evaluation Criteria:


Stage 1: Understanding Basics (1.5 points)
 Focus: Design struct Product and implement basic binary file operations.
 Criteria:
o Correct implementation of struct Product with all fields.
o Proper use of file operations (fopen, fwrite, fclose).
o Program compiles and runs without errors.
Stage 2: Menu-Driven Program (1.5 points)
 Focus: Create an interactive menu system.
 Criteria:
o Functional menu using do-while and switch.
o Handles user inputs effectively.
o Smooth navigation between menu options.
Stage 3: Writing and Appending Data (2 points)
 Focus: Implement “Write Products” and “Append Products” operations.
 Criteria:
o “Write Products” correctly overwrites existing data.
o “Append Products” adds records without overwriting.
o Data is accurately saved in the binary file.
Stage 4: Reading Data (1.5 points)
 Focus: Display product records in a tabular format.
 Criteria:
o Reads all product records accurately from the file.
o Output is clear, formatted, and aligned in a table.
Stage 5: Modifying Records (1.5 points)
 Focus: Update specific records based on product_id.
 Criteria:
o Efficiently searches for records by product_id.
o Correctly updates fields and saves changes back to the file.
o Handles cases where the record is not found.
Stage 6: Error Handling and Robustness (1 point)
 Focus: Prevent invalid inputs and handle file-related errors.
 Criteria:
o Gracefully manages missing or corrupted files.
o Validates user inputs (e.g., unique product_id, proper data types).
o Prevents crashes due to invalid operations.
Stage 7: Final Testing and Optimization (1 point)
 Focus: Debug, test, and optimize the program.
 Criteria:
o All menu options function as intended.
o Code is clean, readable, and reusable.
o Thorough testing ensures reliability.
Code Sample:
Output Sample:
-- Product Management System --
1. Write Products
2. Append Products
3. Read Products
4. Modify Product
5. Exit
Enter your choice: 1
Enter the number of products to write: 2

Enter details for product 1:


Product ID: 101
Product Name: Laptop
Price: 750.00
Quantity: 15

Enter details for product 2:


Product ID: 102
Product Name: Smartphone
Price: 500.00
Quantity: 30

Products have been written to the file successfully.

-- Product Management System –


1. Write Products
2. Append Products
3. Read Products
4. Modify Product
5. Exit
Enter your choice: 2
Enter the number of products to append: 1
Enter details for product 1:
Product ID: 103
Product Name: Tablet
Price: 300.00
Quantity: 25

Products have been appended to the file successfully.

-- Product Management System --


1. Write Products
2. Append Products
3. Read Products
4. Modify Product
5. Exit
Enter your choice: 3

Reading products from the file:


-----------------------------------------------------
Product ID Product Name Price Quantity
-----------------------------------------------------
101 Laptop 750.00 15
102 Smartphone 500.00 30
103 Tablet 300.00 25
-----------------------------------------------------

-- Product Management System --


1. Write Products
2. Append Products
3. Read Products
4. Modify Product
5. Exit
Enter your choice: 4

Enter the Product ID to modify: 101


Product found. Enter new details:
New Product Name: Gaming Laptop
New Price: 900.00
New Quantity: 10
Product updated successfully.

-- Product Management System --


1. Write Products
2. Append Products
3. Read Products
4. Modify Product
5. Exit
Enter your choice: 5
Exiting...
-- End --

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