Online Shopping Application

Overview

The Online Shopping Application is a full-stack web application designed to provide users with a seamless e-commerce experience. It features a user-friendly interface for browsing products, managing carts, and placing orders. Additionally, it includes an admin panel for managing products, orders, and users.

Features

User Functionalities

• Registration & Login:
  Users can register and securely log in to access their accounts.
• Profile Management:
  View and update profile details such as email, address, and phone number.
• Product Browsing:
  Explore products with details like images, descriptions, prices, and stock availability.
• Cart Management:
  Add multiple products to the cart, modify quantities, and calculate total amounts.
• Order Placement:
  Securely place orders via a mock credit card payment system.
• Order History:
  View past orders with itemized details.

Admin Functionalities

• Admin Login:
  Admins can log in with a secure username and password.
• Dashboard:
  View statistics for total users, products, and orders.
• Product Management:
  • Add, update, and delete products.
  • Manage stock levels and upload product images via URLs.
• Order Management:
  View detailed order history, including user information and purchased items.
• User Management:
  View and manage registered user details.

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Technologies Used

Frontend

• HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap
  For responsive and visually appealing UI/UX.

Backend

• ASP.NET Core MVC
  Implements the Model-View-Controller pattern for scalability and maintainability.
• Entity Framework Core
  ORM for database interactions.

Database

• SQL Server
  Stores user, product, order, and admin data.

Tools

• Session Management:
  Handles authentication and cart functionalities.
• Version Control:
  Git for source control.

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Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

1. Install .NET Core SDK.
2. Install SQL Server.
3. Install a code editor like Visual Studio or VS Code.

Steps to Run Locally

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/online-shopping-application.git
   cd online-shopping-application

2. Set up the database:

• Update the appsettings.json file with your SQL Server connection string.
• Apply migrations and seed the database:

dotnet ef database update

3. Start the application:

dotnet run

Usage Instructions

User Workflow

1. Register or Log In:
   • Create an account or log in to access your personal dashboard.
2. Browse Products:
   • Explore a wide range of products, view details like images, descriptions, prices, and stock availability.
3. Add to Cart:
   • Select desired items and add them to your cart. You can modify quantities as needed.
4. View Cart:
   • Review the items in your cart, adjust quantities, and see the total amount.
5. Place Order:
   • Proceed to checkout, enter the required details, and place your order.

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Admin Workflow

1. Log In:
   • Access the admin panel using the following credentials:
     • Username: admin01
     • Password: sky12345
2. Admin Dashboard:
   • Get a summary of total users, products, and orders.
3. Manage Products:
   • Add, update, or delete product listings.
4. User Management:
   • View and manage registered user details.
5. Order History:
   • Access detailed order information, including user details and purchased items.

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Screenshots

• Home Page
• User Login
• User Registration
• User Cart
• Order Page
• Order Details
• Payment
• Admin Login
• Admin Dashboard
• Add New Product
• Manage Product
• Product Page

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Future Enhancements

• Real Payment Gateway Integration:
  Implement services like Stripe or PayPal for secure transactions.
• Product Categories and Search Filters:
  Improve user experience with advanced search and filtering options.
• Order Tracking:
  Allow users to track their orders in real-time.
• Role-Based Access Control:
  Provide finer-grained permissions for admin and user functionalities.

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License

This project is open for contributions and improvements. Feel free to fork and submit pull requests!