Barbman (BETA)

Desktop application for small barbershop management. Built with Java and JavaFX, runs fully offline using an embedded SQLite database.

Currently in beta. A major refactor multi-language support and better code is coming.

Requirements

• Java 17+
• Maven 3.x (or use the included mvnw wrapper)

Setup

./mvnw javafx:run

On Windows:

mvnw.cmd javafx:run

To build a fat JAR:

./mvnw package
java -jar target/core-1.2.1.jar

Note: On first run, the database must be seeded manually using DB Browser for SQLite. A setup wizard is planned for a future version. Run the app as administrator to ensure proper file access.

Features

• User authentication and automatic salary calculation
• Daily, weekly, and monthly production tracking
• Expense management
• Cash and payment reports
• Advance payment support
• Embedded SQLite database in data/ — no installation required
• Logs saved automatically to logs/

Stack

• Java 17
• JavaFX 17
• SQLite (via xerial JDBC)
• Log4j 2
• Maven

License

Apache License 2.0