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ABSTRACT II
1 INTRODUCTION
2 Sytem Architecture
3 Features
4 UI/UX

5 Security
6 Database Schema Design
7 Servlet Details (Business Logic Layer)
8 JSP Pages (Presentation Layer)
9 DAO Layer (Data Access Object)
10 Models (JavaBeans / POJOs)
11 References

ABSTRACT
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 ABSTRACT

TThe development of The Bus Reservation System involved implementation of

both front-end and back-end components. All system bus processes are based on a
dynamic web application system which is developed using Java Servlets and JSP as
the main programming language supporting a SQLite database for maintaining the
system bus data and the usability of HTML, CSS and Java script at the front-end.

Delivered convenience for the users and administrators of the system for
managing the issues related to bus reservations along with that ensures level of
security and trust. It is a user-centered application that automates the inefficiencies
found in the traditional manual ticketing systems designed to withstand the growing
digital era.

The users of the system (i.e. the passengers) are allowed to register, login to the
system, select from the list of available buses, book and check bookings. In an
Administrator level, the manages have extra privileges to control bus users as well as
the settings of the system from a secured interface. The users also will be design if not
all the features of the system will be put into consideration using MVC strcuture
such that it is modular and maintainable.

Booking and ticketing systems have to provide a formidable challenge in order

to enhance overall passenger experience. Session based control system was
designed but is individual step to secure web application frameworks and restricted
areas on a global scale are achieved thus making Domain sensitive edit web page and
document layout applications such as ticket details on-power other functions.

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 INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview Bus Reservation System

The Bus Reservation System is a dynamic and secure web-based application

developed to simplify the process of reserving and managing bus travel tickets. The
system targets both end-users (passengers) and administrators by offering tailored
interfaces and access privileges. Users can register, log in, search for available buses
by route and date, book seats, and view their booking history. On the admin side,
functionalities include managing bus data, overseeing bookings, modifying user
details, and handling system settings from a central dashboard.

This system eliminates the need for manual ticketing processes, offering a streamlined
and automated experience for transport companies and their customers. It ensures
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real-time data access, improves operational speed, and enhances accuracy, making the
travel experience more convenient and transparent for everyone involved.

Technologies Used

This project uses a full-stack Java EE (Jakarta EE) web development approach
combined with open-source technologies:

Frontend:

HTML5 / CSS3: For responsive page layout and styling

JavaScript: For basic client-side interactivity

JSP (JavaServer Pages): For rendering dynamic content and server-

side logic

Backend:

Java Servlets: Handle HTTP requests, business logic, and session

management

JDBC (Java Database Connectivity): Used for direct communication

with the SQLite database

Apache Tomcat: Acts as the web server and servlet container

Database:

SQLite: Lightweight, serverless relational database to manage

persistent data like user records, buses, and bookings

Architecture:

MVC (Model-View-Controller): Ensures separation of concerns for

maintainability and scalability

1.2 Existing System

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In most traditional setups, bus reservations are handled manually or through
outdated desktop applications, leading to several operational inefficiencies and
limitations:

Passengers must physically visit counters or rely on third-party agents for

bookings

No real-time seat availability updates — increases chances of overbooking

No centralized system for managing user profiles, cancellations, or transaction

records

Difficulty in tracking data history or generating reports

Admin tasks like bus management, user handling, and analytics are highly
manual

Lack of proper user authentication or session security

Poor UI/UX experience for end-users; mobile-unfriendly interfaces

Such systems lack scalability, security, and adaptability — especially for businesses
aiming to modernize or grow.

1.3 Proposed System

The proposed Bus Reservation System addresses these limitations through a

modern, web-based solution that combines Java (Servlets & JSP), JDBC, and
SQLite, designed using the MVC architecture.

Key Advantages:

Online Booking: Users can register, login, search, and book tickets
seamlessly

Real-time Seat Availability: Instant updates to available seats after booking

Role-Based Access: Separate dashboards for users and admin with dedicated
privileges

Data Centralization: All data (buses, bookings, users) managed via one
SQLite DB

Security Features: Secure login, session management, and SQL injection

protection using Prepared Statements

Modular Design: Easy to maintain and extend (e.g., adding payment gateway
or 2FA later)

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User-Centric UI: Clean layout with HTML/CSS and responsive interactions

Admin Control Panel: Admins can manage buses, monitor users, and tweak
settings easily

Optional Features: Email confirmation, PDF ticket generation, and mobile-

friendly extension support

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 System Architecture

Chapter 2

System Architecture
The Bus Reservation System follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC)
architecture pattern, promoting clear separation of concerns, maintainability, and
scalability.

2.1 MVC Pattern Overview

Model (M): Handles all data-related logic and interactions with the database.
For example, User.java, Bus.java, Booking.java.

View (V): The presentation layer, built with JSP + HTML/CSS, which
interacts with users (e.g., login.jsp, home.jsp, adminDashboard.jsp).

Controller (C): Servlets act as controllers that handle client requests, process
input, and determine appropriate view rendering (e.g., LoginServlet,
TicketBookingServlet).

Benefits of MVC:

Cleaner code structure

Easier testing and debugging

Easy to scale or replace components independently

⚠️Note: The system is designed to run on low-resource devices and is

optimized for edge deployment. GPU is optional unless heavy
retraining is needed.

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2.2 Project Folder Structure
BusReservationSystem/
│
├── src/
│ ├── servlets/
│ │ ├── LoginServlet.java
│ │ ├── RegisterServlet.java
│ │ ├── TicketBookingServlet.java
│ │ └── AdminServlet.java
│ ├── dao/
│ │ ├── UserDAO.java
│ │ └── BusDAO.java
│ └── model/
│ ├── User.java
│ ├── Bus.java
│ └── Booking.java
│
├── WebContent/
│ ├── login.jsp
│ ├── register.jsp
│ ├── home.jsp
│ ├── adminDashboard.jsp
│ ├── viewUsers.jsp
│ └── error.jsp
│
└── database/
└── bus.db (SQLite)

2.3 Component Interaction Flow

Here’s how different components interact with each other:

User sends request (e.g., login, register, book) via a JSP form.

Servlet handles logic – validates input, interacts with the DAO.

DAO layer accesses the database – fetches/inserts user or booking data.

Model object is created – holds relevant data (e.g., User or Bus instance).

Forward/redirect to JSP – shows user appropriate response or view.

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Example Flow (Login):
login.jsp ➝ LoginServlet ➝ UserDAO ➝ SQLite DB ➝ User object ➝ home.jsp

fig 2.1 Flow Diagram

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 Features

Chapter 3
Features

The Bus Reservation System provides a set of core functionalities that cater
to both regular users and admin users, ensuring a seamless and efficient bus
booking experience. These features are designed to offer ease of use, security,
and flexibility for different roles.

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 3.1 User Registration and Login

· User Registration: Users can create an account by providing a username, email,

and password. A confirmation email can be sent to verify the email address (optional).

· · Login: After registration, users can log in using their credentials (username and
password). If the credentials match, they gain access to the system.

· · Error Handling: If an error occurs (e.g., invalid credentials or missing

registration fields), appropriate error messages are displayed.

3.2 Role-Based Access (User/Admin)

· User Role: Regular users have access to the booking system, where they can:

View available buses.

Book tickets based on source, destination, and travel date.

View and cancel their own bookings.

· Admin Role: Admins can manage the entire system, including:

Viewing and deleting users.

Modifying bus details (e.g., bus name, travel schedule, fare).

Managing bookings (viewing, canceling, and approving them).

Configuring system settings (optional).

3.3 Ticket Booking System

Bus Availability: Users can search for available buses based on their travel
requirements (source, destination, and date)

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 Booking Tickets: Once a user finds a suitable bus, they can proceed to book
tickets. The system ensures that available seats are properly managed and
updates the available seats count.

Booking Confirmation: After successfully booking a ticket, users receive a

booking confirmation, which can be viewed and printed.

Fig 3.2.1: Data Flow Diagram

3.4 Admin Dashboard

The admin dashboard is a central hub for managing the system:

Manage Users: Admins can view the list of registered users, delete users, or
update their roles.

Manage Bookings: Admins can view all bookings, cancel bookings, or

modify booking statuses.

System Settings: Admins can configure system-wide settings such as bus

details, fare updates, or travel dates.

3.5 Email Confirmation (Optional)

Email Notifications: Upon booking a ticket or performing other significant

actions, users may receive email notifications to confirm the action (e.g., ticket
booking, password reset). This feature can be integrated for added user convenience
and security.

3.6 PDF Ticket Generation (Optional)

PDF Ticket: After a successful booking, users can download a PDF version of
their ticket containing:

Booking ID

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 User details (name, email)

Bus details (name, departure, arrival, fare)

Seat number

3.7 Logout Functionality

Logout: Both users and admins can log out of the system at any time. This
ends the session, ensuring that users cannot access restricted pages once
logged out.

Session Management: Once a user logs out, the session is destroyed to

prevent unauthorized access.

UI/UX

Chapter 4

UI/UX
Responsive Design: The application uses responsive web design principles, ensuring
that the UI is adaptive to different screen sizes, including desktop, tablet, and mobile

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devices. This is achieved by using CSS media queries to adjust layout components,
font sizes, and button styles based on screen width.

Example of a basic CSS media query:

/* For screens wider than 768px (tablets and above) */

@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {

body {

font-size: 16px;

/* For smaller screens like mobile phones */

@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {

body {

font-size: 14px;

Flexbox and Grid Layouts: These modern CSS layout systems help in creating
flexible and responsive designs. Flexbox is used for aligning and distributing space
among items in a container, while CSS Grid allows for complex layouts with rows
and columns.

Example of a Flexbox layout for a navigation menu:

.navbar {

display: flex;

justify-content: space-between;

padding: 10px;

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.navbar a {

text-decoration: none;

color: white;

padding: 10px;

CSS Variables: To improve maintainability and make the styling process more
efficient, CSS variables are used to store values such as colors, font sizes, and
spacing. This allows for easy modification of the design in one place.

Example of CSS variables:

:root {

--primary-color: #00adb5;

--secondary-color: #e74c3c;

--font-size: 16px;

body {

font-size: var(--font-size);

background-color: var(--primary-color);

.button {

background-color: var(--secondary-color);

4.2 JSP Integration

JavaServer Pages (JSP) is used to create dynamic web pages, enabling the display of
user-specific data and interaction with the backend logic.
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Dynamic Content: JSP pages are used to generate dynamic content by

embedding Java code into HTML. This is essential for showing personalized
information, such as a logged-in user's booking history or admin data.

Example of displaying a user’s name dynamically:

<h2>Welcome, <%= user.getUsername() %></h2>

Form Handling: JSP pages are also used to handle forms. For instance, the login
form sends data to the server, where it is processed to authenticate the user.

Example of a login form:

<form action="login" method="post">

<label for="username">Username</label>

<input type="text" id="username" name="username" />

<label for="password">Password</label>

<input type="password" id="password" name="password" />

<input type="submit" value="Login" />

</form>

Navigation Flow

Easy Navigation: A key aspect of UX design is ensuring smooth and intuitive

navigation throughout the application. A consistent navigation bar allows
users to access various parts of the system like home, ticket booking, and user
settings. For admin users, an additional dashboard for managing users and
bookings is available.

Example of a navigation bar (HTML + CSS):

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<div class="navbar">

<a href="home.jsp">Home</a>

<a href="booking.jsp">Book Tickets</a>

<a href="logout.jsp">Logout</a>

</div>

Breadcrumb Navigation: For more complex pages, such as booking history or admin
dashboards, breadcrumb navigation can be implemented to show users where they are
within the system.

Example of a breadcrumb trail:

<div class="breadcrumb">

<a href="home.jsp">Home</a> > <a href="mybookings.jsp">My Bookings</a>

</div>

4.4 Error Handling and Messages

User-Friendly Error Messages: A major part of UX design is providing

users with clear, concise, and helpful error messages. In the Bus Reservation
System, users are shown informative messages when they enter invalid input
or encounter system errors.

Example of an error handling page:

<div class="error-container">

<h1>404</h1>

<h2>Page Not Found</h2>

<p>Oops! The page you're looking for doesn't exist or has been moved.</p>

<p><a href="<%= request.getContextPath() %>">Go back</a></p>

</div>
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Validation Feedback: When users input data (e.g., booking details or registration
forms), immediate feedback should be provided if any fields are missing or
incorrectly filled out.

Example of inline form validation:

<form action="register" method="post">

<label for="username">Username</label>

<input type="text" id="username" name="username" required />

<div class="error" id="username-error"></div>

</form>

4.5 User Experience Enhancements

Modal Windows: For actions like booking confirmation or viewing detailed

bus information, modal windows can be used to provide a smooth user
experience without requiring page reloads.

Example of a basic modal using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript:

<div id="myModal" class="modal">

<div class="modal-content">

<span class="close">&times;</span>

<p>Booking Confirmed!</p>

</div>

</div>

<script>

var modal = document.getElementById("myModal");

var span = document.getElementsByClassName("close")[0];

span.onclick = function() {

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 modal.style.display = "none";

</script>

4.6 Final Thoughts on UI/UX

The UI/UX design in the Bus Reservation System is focused on providing an intuitive
and user-friendly experience across all roles (users and admins). By using responsive
layouts, enhancing usability with form validations, providing clear feedback to users,
and ensuring easy navigation, the system offers a seamless interaction. The design
also emphasizes flexibility by using modern CSS techniques like Flexbox, CSS Grid,
and media queries, along with dynamic content rendering via JSP.

Let me know if you'd like to proceed to the Security section or need further
elaboration!

fig 4.1 Login page

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 fig 4.2 Register page

fig 4.3 Home page

fig 4.4 Fetch Bus Details page

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 fig 4.5 Ticket Booking page

fig 4.6 Ticket Cancel page (MyTrips

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 fig 4.7 Profile page

fig 4.8 Admin page (Manage Users)

fig 4.9 Admin page (Manage Bookings)

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fig 4.10 Admin page (Manage Buses)

fig 4.11 Admin page (View Payments)

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 fig 4.12 Error page

Security

Chapter 5

Security
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Security is a fundamental aspect of any web application, particularly for systems
handling sensitive data like user information, booking details, and payment-related
processes. For the Bus Reservation System, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality
of user data is paramount. This chapter will cover various security measures
implemented in the system, focusing on session management, authentication,
authorization, input validation, SQL injection protection, password handling, and
access control.

5.1 Session Management

Session management ensures that user interactions with the system are securely
tracked during their visit. Proper session handling is crucial to protect against session
hijacking, fixation, and other attacks.

Session Initialization: When a user logs in, the system creates a session that is
associated with their unique session ID. This session is used to store user-
related data such as username, role (user or admin), and login status. A session
ID is typically stored in a browser cookie, with the HttpOnly flag set to prevent
JavaScript access to the cookie.

Example of session creation in a servlet:

● HttpSession session = request.getSession();

● session.setAttribute("username", user.getUsername());
● session.setAttribute("role", user.getRole());

Session Expiration: Sessions are set to expire after a period of inactivity. This helps
prevent unauthorized access if a user leaves the session open on a public computer.
The session timeout is configured in the web.xml configuration file.

Example of session timeout configuration in web.xml:

<session-config>
<session-timeout>30</session-timeout> <!-- Timeout in minutes -->
</session-config>

Session Fixation Protection: To protect against session fixation attacks, where an

attacker forces a victim to use a predetermined session ID, the system ensures that a
new session ID is generated after successful login.

Example of regenerating session ID:

HttpSession session = request.getSession();

session.invalidate(); // Invalidates the current session
session = request.getSession(true); // Creates a new session

5.2 Authentication & Authorization

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Authentication and authorization are the cornerstone of web application security.
Authentication verifies the identity of a user, while authorization ensures that the user
has the right to perform specific actions.

Authentication: The system implements a login mechanism where users

authenticate using their username and password. Upon successful
authentication, a session is created to keep track of the logged-in user.

Example of user authentication:

String username = request.getParameter("username");

String password = request.getParameter("password");

User user = userDAO.authenticate(username, password);

if (user != null) {
HttpSession session = request.getSession();
session.setAttribute("user", user);
response.sendRedirect("home.jsp");
} else {
request.setAttribute("error", "Invalid credentials");
request.getRequestDispatcher("login.jsp").forward(request, response);
}

Authorization: The system implements role-based access control (RBAC) to

differentiate between regular users and admins. Admin users are granted additional
privileges, such as managing bookings and modifying bus schedules.

Example of role-based access control:

HttpSession session = request.getSession();

User user = (User) session.getAttribute("user");

if (user != null && "admin".equals(user.getRole())) {

// Grant access to admin dashboard
} else {
response.sendRedirect("accessDenied.jsp");
}

5.3 Input Validation

Input validation ensures that data submitted by users is both correct and safe. It helps
prevent security vulnerabilities such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), SQL Injection,
and Buffer Overflows.

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 Client-Side Validation: Basic validation is performed on the client side using
HTML5 input attributes (e.g., required, type="email", minlength, etc.). This helps
catch common user errors before data is submitted to the server.

Example of client-side validation:

<form action="register" method="post">

<input type="text" name="username" required />
<input type="email" name="email" required />
<input type="password" name="password" minlength="8" required />
</form>

5.4 SQL Injection Protection (Prepared Statements)

SQL injection is one of the most common vulnerabilities that allows attackers to
manipulate SQL queries by injecting malicious SQL code. To protect the system from
SQL injection, Prepared Statements are used.

Prepared Statements: Prepared statements separate SQL queries from user

input, preventing attackers from injecting malicious SQL code. By using
parameterized queries, the system ensures that user input is treated as data, not
executable code.

Example of a prepared statement:

String query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = ? AND password = ?";
PreparedStatement stmt = connection.prepareStatement(query);
stmt.setString(1, username);
stmt.setString(2, password);
ResultSet rs = stmt.executeQuery();

5.5 Password Handling

Storing plain-text passwords is a major security risk. Therefore, passwords should

always be hashed before storage to prevent exposure in case of a data breach.

Password Hashing: The system uses a secure hashing algorithm (e.g., bcrypt
or PBKDF2) to hash passwords. This process ensures that even if an attacker

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passwords.

5.6 Access Control (Admin vs User)

Access control ensures that users can only access resources and perform actions for
which they are authorized.

Admin Privileges: Admin users have additional privileges, such as managing

users, modifying bus schedules, and monitoring booking history. These
privileges are enforced through authorization checks.

Example of admin check:

if ("admin".equals(user.getRole())) {
// Allow access to admin features
} else {
response.sendRedirect("accessDenied.jsp");
}

User Privileges: Regular users can book tickets, view their bookings, and update their
personal information. They are not allowed to access administrative pages.

Example of user-specific actions:

if ("user".equals(user.getRole())) {
// Grant access to user booking page
} else {
response.sendRedirect("accessDenied.jsp");
}

5.7 Security Best Practices

In addition to the measures discussed above, the system implements the following
security best practices:

HTTPS: The entire system is served over HTTPS to ensure that all
communication between the user and the server is encrypted.

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Content Security Policy (CSP): The system uses a CSP header to prevent
certain types of attacks, like XSS, by controlling which resources can be
loaded on the page.

Example of CSP header:

Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' https://apis.google.com;

5.8 Final Thoughts on Security

The Bus Reservation System employs a range of security measures to protect user
data, prevent unauthorized access, and defend against common web vulnerabilities.
By using secure session management, strong authentication and authorization
mechanisms, input validation, and modern hashing techniques, the system ensures
that user data remains safe. Additionally, the system is built with security best
practices in mind, including the use of HTTPS, CSRF protection, and a robust content
security policy.

This comprehensive approach to security helps mitigate the risk of attacks and
provides a reliable and safe platform for users to interact with the system.

Database Schema
Design

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 Chapter 6
Database Schema Design
The Bus Reservation System relies on a well-structured relational database
(bus.db) to manage all core functionalities—users, buses, bookings, and payments.
This chapter details the schema design, table relationships, and how each part
contributes to the system's logic.

6.1 Overview

The database consists of four main tables:

Table Name Description

users Stores user credentials and roles
buses Holds details about available buses
bookings Records reservations made by users
payments Logs payment details for each booking

6.2 Table Structures

6.2.1 users Table

This table stores the credentials and identity information of all users (regular users
and admins).

CREATE TABLE users (

id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
username TEXT UNIQUE NOT NULL,
password TEXT NOT NULL,
email TEXT UNIQUE NOT NULL,
role TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'user' -- 'user' or 'admin'
);

Columns:

id: Auto-incremented unique identifier.

username: Login name, unique per user.

password: Hashed password (recommended in production).

email: Unique email address.

role: Specifies whether the user is a 'user' or 'admin'.

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This table contains information about all buses that are available for booking.

CREATE TABLE buses (

id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
bus_name TEXT NOT NULL,
source TEXT NOT NULL,
destination TEXT NOT NULL,
departure_time TEXT NOT NULL,
arrival_time TEXT NOT NULL,
total_seats INTEGER NOT NULL
);

Columns:

id: Unique bus identifier.

bus_name: Bus label (e.g., "Sunset Express").

source and destination: Start and end points

departure_time, arrival_time: Schedule times.

total_seats: Total available seats.

6.2.3 bookings Table

Handles the core reservation logic by linking users to specific buses.

CREATE TABLE bookings (

id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
user_id INTEGER,
bus_id INTEGER,
booking_time TEXT,
seat_number INTEGER,
status TEXT DEFAULT 'booked', -- or 'cancelled'
FOREIGN KEY(user_id) REFERENCES users(id),
FOREIGN KEY(bus_id) REFERENCES buses(id)
);

Columns:

id: Unique booking ID.

user_id: Foreign key referencing users

bus_id: Foreign key referencing buses.

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seat_number: Which seat was reserved.

status: Booking status (booked or cancelled).

6.2.4 payments Table

Each booking may have a payment associated with it.

sql

CREATE TABLE payments (

id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
booking_id INTEGER,
amount REAL,
payment_status TEXT DEFAULT 'success',
payment_time TEXT,
FOREIGN KEY(booking_id) REFERENCES bookings(id)
);

Columns:

id: Unique payment ID.

booking_id: Foreign key linking to a booking.

amount: Total payment amount.

payment_status: success or refunded.

payment_time: Timestamp of the transaction.

6.3 Table Relationships

Here's how the tables connect logically:

users ↔ bookings
A user can have many bookings (1:N).

buses ↔ bookings
A bus can be booked multiple times (1:N).

bookings ↔ payments
One booking can result in one payment (1:1 in practice).

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ER Diagram :

users(id) ─┬──▶ bookings(user_id)

│buses(id) ─┘
bookings(id) ─▶ payments(booking_id)

6.4 Dummy Data Insights

Based on your extracted .db dump:

Users:

eve_shadow (user), diana_admin (admin), charlie_hacks (user),

bob_builder (user), alice_wonder (user), admin (admin), john_doe (user)

Buses:

MidnightRide (CityC → CityE)

SunsetExpress (CityB → CityD)

BeachRunner (CityE → CityA)

MountainCruiser (CityD → CityE)

HighwayStar (CityA → CityD)

NightRide (CityA → CityC)

FastWheels (CityB → CityC)

Bookings:

Mixed bookings with a range of timestamps, statuses ( booked, cancelled), and

seat numbers.

Payments:

Status includes success and refunded, corresponding to the booking’s status.

6.5 Indexes & Optimization Suggestions

To boost query performance:

Add indexes on user_id, bus_id, and booking_id.

Normalize repetitive text fields or use enums where supported.

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 Use DATE/DATETIME for more manageable date queries (if supported by the
JDBC driver).

Servlet Details
(Business Logic Layer)

Chapter 7

Servlet Details (Business Logic Layer)

This chapter explains the core backend logic using Java Servlets. These servlets are
the bridge between the front-end (JSP/HTML) and the backend (Database/DAO
layer). Each servlet handles specific tasks like login, registration, booking, and admin
operations.

7.1 Servlet Overview

Servlet Name Purpose
LoginServlet Authenticates users
RegisterServlet Registers new users
TicketBookingServlet Handles ticket bookings
AdminServlet Admin tasks (manage users, buses, etc.)
LogoutServlet Clears session and logs out user

7.2 LoginServlet

Handles the authentication process by checking user credentials.

Sample Code:

@WebServlet("/login")public class LoginServlet extends HttpServlet {

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throws ServletException, IOException {
String username = request.getParameter("username");
String password = request.getParameter("password");

UserDAO userDAO = new UserDAO();

User user = userDAO.authenticateUser(username, password);

if (user != null) {
HttpSession session = request.getSession();
session.setAttribute("user", user);
if (user.getRole().equals("admin")) {
response.sendRedirect("adminDashboard.jsp");
} else {
response.sendRedirect("home.jsp");
}
} else {
request.setAttribute("error", "Invalid credentials");
request.getRequestDispatcher("login.jsp").forward(request, response);
}
}
}

7.3 RegisterServlet

Registers a new user and inserts the data into the users table.

@WebServlet("/register")public class RegisterServlet extends HttpServlet {

protected void doPost(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response)
throws ServletException, IOException {
String username = request.getParameter("username");
String password = request.getParameter("password");
String email = request.getParameter("email");

User user = new User(username, password, email, "user");

UserDAO userDAO = new UserDAO();
boolean isRegistered = userDAO.registerUser(user);

if (isRegistered) {
response.sendRedirect("login.jsp");
} else {
request.setAttribute("error", "Registration failed.");
request.getRequestDispatcher("register.jsp").forward(request, response);
}
}
}

7.4 TicketBookingServlet

Books a seat and inserts a new row into the bookings table.
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@WebServlet("/bookTicket")public class TicketBookingServlet extends HttpServlet
{
protected void doPost(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response)
throws ServletException, IOException {
int userId = ((User) request.getSession().getAttribute("user")).getId();
int busId = Integer.parseInt(request.getParameter("busId"));
int seatNumber = Integer.parseInt(request.getParameter("seatNumber"));

Booking booking = new Booking(userId, busId, seatNumber);

BookingDAO bookingDAO = new BookingDAO();

boolean isBooked = bookingDAO.bookTicket(booking);

if (isBooked) {
response.sendRedirect("home.jsp?success=booked");
} else {
response.sendRedirect("home.jsp?error=booking_failed");
}
}
}

7.5 AdminServlet (Optional but Useful)

Can handle multiple admin operations: view users, modify buses, delete records.

@WebServlet("/admin")public class AdminServlet extends HttpServlet {

protected void doGet(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response)
throws ServletException, IOException {
String action = request.getParameter("action");

if ("viewUsers".equals(action)) {
List<User> users = new UserDAO().getAllUsers();
request.setAttribute("userList", users);
request.getRequestDispatcher("viewUsers.jsp").forward(request, response);
}
// Add more actions like 'deleteUser', 'addBus', etc.
}
}

7.6 LogoutServlet

Clears the session and logs the user out.

@WebServlet("/logout")public class LogoutServlet extends HttpServlet {

protected void doGet(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response)
throws ServletException, IOException {
request.getSession().invalidate();
response.sendRedirect("login.jsp");
}
}
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Always check session.getAttribute("user") before accessing protected pages.

Use filters if needed to protect routes like /admin/*

Store minimal info in session: only user ID and role.

7.8 Servlet Mapping Summary

Servlet URL Mapping Description
LoginServlet /login Handles login
RegisterServlet /register Handles registration
TicketBookingServlet /bookTicket Handles ticket booking
AdminServlet /admin Admin operations
LogoutServlet /logout Clears session and redirects out

JSP Pages
(Presentation
Layer)

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JSP Pages (Presentation Layer)

This chapter breaks down the core JSP files that handle front-end views, user
interactions, and output rendering. These JSPs are where HTML meets Java using
JSTL (JSP Standard Tag Library), Scriptlets, or JSTL expressions for dynamic
content.

8.1 login.jsp

Purpose: Login form for users and admins.

<%@ page contentType="text/html;charset=UTF-8" %>

<html>
<head><title>Login</title></head>
<body>
<h2>Login</h2>
<form method="post" action="login">
Username: <input type="text" name="username" required /><br>
Password: <input type="password" name="password" required /><br>
<input type="submit" value="Login" />
</form>
<c:if test="${not empty error}">
<p style="color:red">${error}</p>
</c:if>
<a href="register.jsp">New user? Register here</a>
</body>
</html>

8.2 register.jsp

Purpose: Registration form for new users.

<%@ page contentType="text/html;charset=UTF-8" %>

<html>
<head><title>Register</title></head>
<body>
<h2>Register</h2>
<form method="post" action="register">
Username: <input type="text" name="username" required /><br>
Email: <input type="email" name="email" required /><br>
Password: <input type="password" name="password" required /><br>
<input type="submit" value="Register" />
</form>
<c:if test="${not empty error}">
<p style="color:red">${error}</p>
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<a href="login.jsp">Already have an account? Login</a>
</body>
</html>

8.3 home.jsp

Purpose: Home page after login, displays buses and booking form.

<%@ page import="java.util.*, models.Bus" %>

<%@ page session="true" %>
<%@ page contentType="text/html;charset=UTF-8" %>
<jsp:useBean id="user" scope="session" class="models.User" />
<html>
<head><title>Home</title></head>
<body>
<h2>Welcome, ${user.username}!</h2>
<a href="logout">Logout</a>
<h3>Available Buses</h3>
<table border="1">
<tr><th>Name</th><th>From</th><th>To</th><th>Departure</th><th>Arrival</
th><th>Seats</th><th>Book</th></tr>
<%
List<Bus> buses = (List<Bus>) request.getAttribute("busList");
for (Bus bus : buses) {
%>
<tr>
<td><%= bus.getBusName() %></td>
<td><%= bus.getSource() %></td>
<td><%= bus.getDestination() %></td>
<td><%= bus.getDepartureTime() %></td>
<td><%= bus.getArrivalTime() %></td>
<td><%= bus.getTotalSeats() %></td>
<td>
<form action="bookTicket" method="post">
<input type="hidden" name="busId" value="<%= bus.getId() %>"/>
Seat No: <input type="number" name="seatNumber" required min="1"
max="<%= bus.getTotalSeats() %>"/>
<input type="submit" value="Book"/>
</form>
</td>
</tr>
<% } %>
</table>
</body>
</html>

8.4 adminDashboard.jsp

Purpose: Admin panel to view users/bookings/settings.

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<html>
<head><title>Admin Dashboard</title></head>
<body>
<h2>Admin Dashboard</h2>
<a href="logout">Logout</a> |
<a href="admin?action=viewUsers">View Users</a> |
<a href="manageBookings.jsp">Manage Bookings</a> |
<a href="settings.jsp">Settings</a>
</body>
</html>

8.5 viewUsers.jsp

Displays all users for the admin.

<%@ page import="java.util.*, models.User" %>

<%
List<User> users = (List<User>) request.getAttribute("userList");
%>
<html>
<head><title>View Users</title></head>
<body>
<h2>All Users</h2>
<table border="1">
<tr><th>Username</th><th>Email</th><th>Role</th></tr>
<%
for (User user : users) {
%>
<tr>
<td><%= user.getUsername() %></td>
<td><%= user.getEmail() %></td>
<td><%= user.getRole() %></td>
</tr>
<% } %>
</table>
<a href="adminDashboard.jsp">Back</a>
</body>
</html>

8.6 manageBookings.jsp (Optional)

Admin can view/cancel bookings.

8.7 settings.jsp (Optional)

Configuration and admin preferences.

8.8 error.jsp / 404.jsp

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jsp

<html>
<head><title>Error</title></head>
<body>
<h2>Error Occurred</h2>
<p>${errorMessage}</p>
<a href="home.jsp">Go Back</a>
</body>
</html>

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 DAO Layer (Data
Access Object)

Chapter 9
DAO Layer (Data Access Object)
TDAO classes abstract away JDBC logic and provide methods to interact with the
underlying database for each entity (User, Bus, Booking, etc.). This chapter covers major
DAO implementations used in the project.

9.1 UserDAO.java

Responsibilities:

Register user

Login verification

Get user details

Admin: fetch all users

package dao;import java.sql.*;import models.User;import utils.DBUtil;import

java.util.*;
public class UserDAO {
private Connection conn;

public UserDAO() {
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}

public boolean registerUser(User user) {

String sql = "INSERT INTO users(username, password, email, role) VALUES
(?, ?, ?, ?)";
try (PreparedStatement ps = conn.prepareStatement(sql)) {
ps.setString(1, user.getUsername());
ps.setString(2, user.getPassword());
ps.setString(3, user.getEmail());
ps.setString(4, user.getRole());
return ps.executeUpdate() > 0;
} catch (SQLException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
return false;
}
}

public User login(String username, String password) {

String sql = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username=? AND password=?";
try (PreparedStatement ps = conn.prepareStatement(sql)) {
ps.setString(1, username);
ps.setString(2, password);
ResultSet rs = ps.executeQuery();
if (rs.next()) {
return new User(rs.getInt("id"), rs.getString("username"),
rs.getString("email"), rs.getString("role"));
}
} catch (SQLException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
return null;
}

public List<User> getAllUsers() {

List<User> list = new ArrayList<>();
String sql = "SELECT * FROM users";
try (PreparedStatement ps = conn.prepareStatement(sql);
ResultSet rs = ps.executeQuery()) {
while (rs.next()) {
list.add(new User(rs.getInt("id"), rs.getString("username"),
rs.getString("email"), rs.getString("role")));
}
} catch (SQLException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
return list;
}
}

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9.2 BusDAO.java

Responsibilities:

Add/update buses (optional)

Fetch all available buses

Get bus by ID

package dao;import java.sql.*;import java.util.*;import models.Bus;import

utils.DBUtil;
public class BusDAO {
private Connection conn = DBUtil.getConnection();

public List<Bus> getAllBuses() {

List<Bus> list = new ArrayList<>();
String sql = "SELECT * FROM buses";
try (PreparedStatement ps = conn.prepareStatement(sql);
ResultSet rs = ps.executeQuery()) {
while (rs.next()) {
list.add(new Bus(rs.getInt("id"), rs.getString("bus_name"),
rs.getString("source"), rs.getString("destination"),
rs.getString("departure_time"), rs.getString("arrival_time"),
rs.getInt("total_seats")));
}
} catch (SQLException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
return list;
}

public Bus getBusById(int busId) {

String sql = "SELECT * FROM buses WHERE id=?";
try (PreparedStatement ps = conn.prepareStatement(sql)) {
ps.setInt(1, busId);
ResultSet rs = ps.executeQuery();
if (rs.next()) {
return new Bus(rs.getInt("id"), rs.getString("bus_name"),
rs.getString("source"), rs.getString("destination"),
rs.getString("departure_time"), rs.getString("arrival_time"),
rs.getInt("total_seats"));
}
} catch (SQLException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
return null;
}
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9.3 BookingDAO.java (Optional if booking feature is implemented)

Responsibilities:

Create a booking

Fetch bookings by user/admin

Cancel booking

Join with payment or bus info (optional)

package dao;import java.sql.*;import java.util.*;import models.Booking;import

utils.DBUtil;
public class BookingDAO {
private Connection conn = DBUtil.getConnection();

public boolean createBooking(Booking b) {

String sql = "INSERT INTO bookings(user_id, bus_id, booking_time,
seat_number, status) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, 'booked')";
try (PreparedStatement ps = conn.prepareStatement(sql)) {
ps.setInt(1, b.getUserId());
ps.setInt(2, b.getBusId());
ps.setString(3, b.getBookingTime());
ps.setInt(4, b.getSeatNumber());
return ps.executeUpdate() > 0;
} catch (SQLException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
return false;
}
}

public List<Booking> getBookingsByUser(int userId) {

List<Booking> list = new ArrayList<>();
String sql = "SELECT * FROM bookings WHERE user_id=?";
try (PreparedStatement ps = conn.prepareStatement(sql)) {
ps.setInt(1, userId);
ResultSet rs = ps.executeQuery();
while (rs.next()) {
list.add(new Booking(rs.getInt("id"), rs.getInt("user_id"),
rs.getInt("bus_id"), rs.getString("booking_time"),
rs.getInt("seat_number"), rs.getString("status")));
}
} catch (SQLException e) {
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}
return list;
}

public boolean cancelBooking(int bookingId) {

String sql = "UPDATE bookings SET status='cancelled' WHERE id=?";
try (PreparedStatement ps = conn.prepareStatement(sql)) {
ps.setInt(1, bookingId);
return ps.executeUpdate() > 0;
} catch (SQLException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
return false;
}
}
}

9.4 DBUtil.java

A reusable JDBC utility to open DB connections.

package utils;import java.sql.*;

public class DBUtil {
private static Connection conn;

public static Connection getConnection() {

if (conn == null) {
try {
Class.forName("org.sqlite.JDBC");
conn = DriverManager.getConnection("jdbc:sqlite:/path/to/your/bus.db");
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
return conn;
}
}

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POJOs)

Chapter 10
Models (JavaBeans / POJOs)
Each model class represents a table in your database ( users, buses, bookings, payments).
Let's break them down one by one.

10.1 User.java
package models;
public class User {

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private String username;
private String password;
private String email;
private String role;

// Constructor without ID (used during registration)

public User(String username, String password, String email, String role) {
this.username = username;
this.password = password;
this.email = email;
this.role = role;
}

// Constructor with ID (used when retrieving user from DB)

public User(int id, String username, String email, String role) {
this.id = id;
this.username = username;
this.email = email;
this.role = role;
}

// Getters and Setters

public int getId() { return id; }
public void setId(int id) { this.id = id; }

public String getUsername() { return username; }

public void setUsername(String username) { this.username = username; }

public String getPassword() { return password; }

public void setPassword(String password) { this.password = password; }

public String getEmail() { return email; }

public void setEmail(String email) { this.email = email; }

public String getRole() { return role; }

public void setRole(String role) { this.role = role; }
}

10.2 Bus.java
package models;
public class Bus {
private int id;
private String busName;
private String source;
private String destination;
private String departureTime;
private String arrivalTime;
private int totalSeats;
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String departureTime, String arrivalTime, int totalSeats) {
this.id = id;
this.busName = busName;
this.source = source;
this.destination = destination;
this.departureTime = departureTime;
this.arrivalTime = arrivalTime;
this.totalSeats = totalSeats;
}

// Getters and Setters

public int getId() { return id; }
public String getBusName() { return busName; }
public String getSource() { return source; }
public String getDestination() { return destination; }
public String getDepartureTime() { return departureTime; }
public String getArrivalTime() { return arrivalTime; }
public int getTotalSeats() { return totalSeats; }

public void setId(int id) { this.id = id; }

public void setBusName(String busName) { this.busName = busName; }
public void setSource(String source) { this.source = source; }
public void setDestination(String destination) { this.destination = destination; }
public void setDepartureTime(String departureTime) { this.departureTime =
departureTime; }
public void setArrivalTime(String arrivalTime) { this.arrivalTime = arrivalTime; }
public void setTotalSeats(int totalSeats) { this.totalSeats = totalSeats; }
}

10.3 Booking.java
package models;
public class Booking {
private int id;
private int userId;
private int busId;
private String bookingTime;
private int seatNumber;
private String status;

public Booking(int id, int userId, int busId, String bookingTime, int seatNumber,
String status) {
this.id = id;
this.userId = userId;
this.busId = busId;
this.bookingTime = bookingTime;
this.seatNumber = seatNumber;
this.status = status;
}
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 // Getters and Setters
public int getId() { return id; }
public int getUserId() { return userId; }
public int getBusId() { return busId; }
public String getBookingTime() { return bookingTime; }
public int getSeatNumber() { return seatNumber; }
public String getStatus() { return status; }

public void setId(int id) { this.id = id; }

public void setUserId(int userId) { this.userId = userId; }
public void setBusId(int busId) { this.busId = busId; }
public void setBookingTime(String bookingTime) { this.bookingTime =
bookingTime; }
public void setSeatNumber(int seatNumber) { this.seatNumber = seatNumber; }
public void setStatus(String status) { this.status = status; }
}

10.4 Payment.java
package models;
public class Payment {
private int id;
private int bookingId;
private double amount;
private String paymentStatus;
private String paymentTime;

public Payment(int id, int bookingId, double amount, String paymentStatus, String
paymentTime) {
this.id = id;
this.bookingId = bookingId;
this.amount = amount;
this.paymentStatus = paymentStatus;
this.paymentTime = paymentTime;
}

// Getters and Setters

public int getId() { return id; }
public int getBookingId() { return bookingId; }
public double getAmount() { return amount; }
public String getPaymentStatus() { return paymentStatus; }
public String getPaymentTime() { return paymentTime; }

public void setId(int id) { this.id = id; }

public void setBookingId(int bookingId) { this.bookingId = bookingId; }
public void setAmount(double amount) { this.amount = amount; }
public void setPaymentStatus(String paymentStatus) { this.paymentStatus =
paymentStatus; }
public void setPaymentTime(String paymentTime) { this.paymentTime =
paymentTime; }
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Each of these model classes is lightweight, serializable (optionally), and used for
transferring data between controller, DAO, and views.

References

Chapter 11
References
11.1 – Books

Head First Servlets and JSP (2nd Edition)

By Bryan Basham, Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates
– A comprehensive and beginner-friendly book on servlets and JSP, aligned
with Java EE standards.

Java: The Complete Reference (11th Edition)

By Herbert Schildt
– Covers core Java, OOP principles, and in-depth JDBC for database
connectivity.

Core Servlets and JavaServer Pages Volume 1

By Marty Hall and Larry Brown
– Ideal for understanding servlet architecture, deployment, and integration
with databases.

Beginning JSP, JSF and Tomcat: Java Web Development

By Giulio Zambon
– A practical guide for building complete Java-based web apps using JSP and
Servlets.

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 Effective Java (3rd Edition)
By Joshua Bloch
– Focuses on Java best practices, ideal for writing robust and maintainable
code.

Murach’s Java Servlets and JSP (3rd Edition)

By Joel Murach
– Step-by-step examples for real-world projects involving MVC, database, and
UI integration.

Database Systems: The Complete Book

By Hector Garcia-Molina, Jeffrey Ullman, Jennifer Widom
– In-depth understanding of database concepts, schema design, and SQL.

Learning SQL (2nd Edition)

By Alan Beaulieu
– Great for mastering SQL queries, relational database design, and practical
use cases.

Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship

By Robert C. Martin
– Teaches coding ethics, structure, and refactoring principles—very useful for
backend logic.

Professional Java for Web Applications

By Nicholas S. Williams
– Covers advanced Java EE concepts, including servlet filters, listeners, JSP
custom tags, and REST API development.

11.2 – Websites

Oracle Java Official Documentation

https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/
– The go-to source for all Java-related syntax, class documentation, and
examples.

Jakarta EE / Servlet Specification

https://jakarta.ee/specifications/servlet/
– Reference for Servlet API lifecycle and features.

W3Schools – Java Servlets & JSP

https://www.w3schools.com/java/java_servlets.asp
– Simple tutorials for beginners learning JSP and servlet development.

GeeksForGeeks – Java Web Programming

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/java-servlets/
– Practical examples, common issues, and student-friendly guides.

Stack Overflow
https://stackoverflow.com/
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configuration errors.

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