Introducing the application idea
The application we're going to build is a tool called My Media Collection that catalogs your media library. Because digital media is becoming more popular with the passage of time, we can design the application to include both physical and digital media. The application will be able to catalog different types of media, including music, video, and books. We will add some features that will only light up for some of the media types. Physical media (books, DVDs, and CDs) are often loaned to friends. The application will help you remember who borrowed your favorite book at your last family party.
Reviewing the application features
Before we dive in and create the new project, let's get organized. It helps to understand what you're going to build so that you can track your progress while progressing through each chapter. Let's start with a high-level look at the application's features, as follows:
- View all media ...