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The Ecommerce Web Application is designed to facilitate online shopping with a user-friendly interface for customers and an admin dashboard for product management. It utilizes technologies such as Laravel, MySQL, and Bootstrap, and features user registration, product catalog, shopping cart, and responsive design. Future enhancements include payment gateway integration, user reviews, and improved search functionality.

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Updated Ecommerce Web Application Documentation

The Ecommerce Web Application is designed to facilitate online shopping with a user-friendly interface for customers and an admin dashboard for product management. It utilizes technologies such as Laravel, MySQL, and Bootstrap, and features user registration, product catalog, shopping cart, and responsive design. Future enhancements include payment gateway integration, user reviews, and improved search functionality.

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Ecommerce Web Application Documentation

Table of Contents
1. Project Overview

2. Technologies Used

3. Features

4. System Architecture

5. Installation Instructions

6. Usage

7. Database Schema

7.1 Categories Table

8. Future Enhancements

9. Conclusion

1. Project Overview
The Ecommerce Web Application is designed to facilitate online shopping by providing a
user-friendly interface for customers to browse, add items to their cart, and make
purchases. The application includes both a customer and an admin dashboard, allowing for
seamless product management and user interactions.

Objectives
- Provide a platform for customers to shop online easily.
- Enable admins to manage products and orders effectively.

2. Technologies Used
- Frontend:
- HTML
- CSS
- Bootstrap (for responsive design)
- Backend:
- Laravel 10 (PHP framework)
- Database:
- MySQL
- Development Environment:
- XAMPP (for local server)
- Package Management:
- Node.js (for front-end libraries)

3. Features
- User Registration and Authentication: Users can register, log in, and manage their accounts
securely.
- Product Catalog: A comprehensive list of products with images, descriptions, and prices.
- Shopping Cart: Users can add products to their cart, view cart contents, and proceed to
checkout.
- Admin Dashboard: Admins can add, edit, and delete products, as well as manage orders.
- Responsive Design: The application is fully responsive, ensuring usability across various
devices.
- Search Functionality: Users can search for products using a search bar.

4. System Architecture
The application follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, promoting a clear
separation of concerns. The architecture components include:

- Model: Represents the data layer (e.g., User, Product, Order).


- View: Handles the presentation layer (e.g., Blade templates).
- Controller: Processes user requests and updates the model and view accordingly.

5. Installation Instructions
To set up the project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ecommerce-project.git
cd ecommerce-project
```

2. Install Dependencies:

```bash
composer install
npm install
```

3. Set Up Environment:

- Copy the `.env.example` file to `.env`.

- Update database connection settings in the `.env` file.

4. Run Migrations:
```bash
php artisan migrate
```

5. Start the Development Server:

```bash
php artisan serve
```

Access the application at `http://localhost:8000`.

6. Usage
- Admin Dashboard: Access the admin dashboard at `http://localhost:8000/admin` and log
in with the admin credentials provided.
- Customer Shopping: Customers can browse products, add items to their cart, and complete
their purchases through the checkout process.

7. Database Schema
The application utilizes the following database tables:

- Users Table: Stores user information.


- Products Table: Contains details about the products (name, price, description, image).
- Orders Table: Records details of orders made by users (user ID, total amount).
- Order_Items Table: Stores individual items in each order.

SQL Schema Example


```sql
CREATE TABLE users (
id INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
name VARCHAR(255),
email VARCHAR(255) UNIQUE,
password VARCHAR(255)
);

CREATE TABLE products (


id INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
name VARCHAR(255),
price DECIMAL(10, 2),
description TEXT,
image VARCHAR(255)
);

CREATE TABLE orders (


id INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
user_id INT,
total_amount DECIMAL(10, 2),
FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(id)
);

CREATE TABLE order_items (


id INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
order_id INT,
product_id INT,
quantity INT,
FOREIGN KEY (order_id) REFERENCES orders(id),
FOREIGN KEY (product_id) REFERENCES products(id)
);
```

7.1 Categories Table


The categories table stores information about the different product categories available in
the system.

SQL Schema for Categories Table


```sql
CREATE TABLE categories (
id INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
description TEXT
);
```

8. Future Enhancements
- Payment Gateway Integration: Implement various payment methods (credit card, PayPal).
- User Reviews and Ratings: Allow users to leave reviews for products.
- Wishlist Feature: Enable users to save products for future purchases.
- Improved Search Functionality: Introduce filters and sorting options for product searches.

9. Conclusion
This ecommerce web application serves as an effective platform for online shopping.
Utilizing Laravel and modern web technologies, it provides a seamless experience for users.
Continuous improvements and enhancements will further elevate its functionality and user
engagement.

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