Enjoy the ultimate comics collection experience with mycomicslibrary ! - Shiny Contest Submission

Enjoy the ultimate comics collection experience with mycomicslibrary !

Authors: Yohann Mansiaux

Abstract: This application allows you to manage your comic book collection. You can add comic books to your collection, rate them, complete information, etc. You can also add comic books to your wishlist if you don't own them yet!

Book searches are done using the ISBN number: this is the book's barcode.

You can search a book by giving its ISBN, or detect it from a photo uploaded from your computer or captured from your webcam! if you don't feel inspired, click on "Surprise me" to generate a random ISBN, then use the Search button.

If you find out that some information are incorrect or missing about a book, you can easily modify them to get the most accurate collection.

Once your collection is complete, use our nice dataviz to visualize your collection by publication year or rating for example !

Full Description: Enjoy the ultimate comics collection experience with mycomicslibrary !

Transform the way you manage your comic book collection with our application ! Effortlessly add new comic books, rate them, and enrich your library with detailed information, ensuring your collection is always at your fingertips. Haven’t snagged that coveted comic yet? Simply add it to your wishlist and never lose track of what you’re hunting for!

Seamless ISBN Searches:

Say goodbye to tedious manual entries. With our application, find any comic book instantly using its ISBN number—the unique barcode that distinguishes each book.

Dynamic Search Options:

Harness the power to search for a book by entering its ISBN directly, or let our technology detect it from a photo. Whether you upload an image from your computer or capture it live with your webcam, discovering your next read has never been easier!

Rich Book Information from Open Data Sources:

Tap into the vast world of open data sources to obtain comprehensive information about every comic book in your collection. Get all the details you need, right at your fingertips, effortlessly and accurately. If some information are incorrect or missing, you will be able to correct it instantly !

Interactive Data Visualization:

Once your collection is perfectly curated (until a new exciting book is released!) , dive into our data visualization. Explore your library like never before with charts that showcase your collection by publication year, rating, and more. Watch your collection come to life with just a few clicks!

Powered by Various Technologies:

Our application blends R, Python, and JavaScript, delivering the ultimate experience in data processing, data visualization and interactive web design. Python powers the digit recognition for images, while JavaScript enhances the app’s interactivity with sleek modals, data visualizations, and dynamic table libraries.


Shiny app: mycomicslibrary
Repo: GitHub - ymansiaux/mycomicslibrary

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