CityLibrary: Full-Stack Library Management System Built with React 19 and Django 5

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CityLibrary is an open-source, full-stack library management system developed using React 19 on the frontend and Django 5 with Django REST Framework on the backend. The frontend is type-safe and responsive, leveraging the TanStack ecosystem including TanStack Router, Query, and Store. An administrative dashboard is provided through Django Unfold, while user authentication relies on native session cookies. Media assets are handled via Cloudinary integration, enabling streamlined file and image management. The project is highlighted on DEV Community as a practical demonstration of combining modern React and Django tooling.

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