Reports

**Week 1: Project Initiation**

1. **Project Planning**: Defined the scope, objectives, and deliverables of

the eCommerce website.

2. **Team Formation**: Assembled the development team, including front-

end, back-end, and UI/UX designers.

3. **Requirement Gathering**: Conducted meetings with stakeholders to

gather requirements for the website.

4. **Technology Stack**: Finalized the tech stack (HTML, CSS, JavaScript,

etc.) and tools for development.

5. **Wireframe Design**: Created initial wireframes for the homepage,

product pages, and checkout flow.

6. **Project Timeline**: Established a 16-week timeline with milestones for

each phase.

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**Week 2: UI/UX Design**

1. **Design Mockups**: Completed high-fidelity mockups for the

homepage and product categories.

2. **Responsive Design**: Ensured the design is responsive for mobile,

tablet, and desktop views.

3. **Color Scheme**: Finalized the color palette and typography for the
website.

4. **User Flow**: Designed user flow for browsing products, adding to cart,
and checkout.

5. **Feedback**: Presented designs to stakeholders and incorporated

feedback.

6. **Design Handoff**: Prepared design assets and documentation for the

development team.

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**Week 3: Front-End Development (Homepage)**

1. **HTML Structure**: Built the basic HTML structure for the homepage.

2. **CSS Styling**: Applied CSS styles to match the design mockups.

3. **Header & Footer**: Developed the header (with navigation) and

footer sections.

4. **Banner Section**: Implemented the hero banner with slider

functionality.

5. **Responsive Testing**: Tested the homepage on multiple devices for

responsiveness.

6. **Code Review**: Conducted a code review to ensure best practices

were followed.

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**Week 4: Front-End Development (Product Pages)**

1. **Product Grid**: Developed the product grid layout for category pages.

2. **Product Cards**: Designed and implemented product cards with

images, titles, and prices.

3. **Filter & Sort**: Added filtering and sorting options for product listings.

4. **Pagination**: Implemented pagination for product lists.

5. **Responsive Design**: Ensured product pages are fully responsive.

6. **Performance Optimization**: Optimized images and code for faster

loading times.

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**Week 5: Back-End Development (Database Setup)**

1. **Database Design**: Designed the database schema for products,

users, and orders.

2. **API Endpoints**: Created RESTful API endpoints for product data

retrieval.
3. **User Authentication**: Implemented user registration and login
functionality.

4. **Product Management**: Developed backend logic for adding,

updating, and deleting products.

5. **Data Seeding**: Populated the database with sample product data for
testing.

6. **API Testing**: Tested API endpoints using Postman.

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**Week 6: Integration (Front-End & Back-End)**

1. **API Integration**: Connected the front-end product pages to the back-

end API.

2. **Dynamic Content**: Fetched and displayed product data dynamically

from the database.

3. **Error Handling**: Implemented error handling for API requests.

4. **Loading States**: Added loading states for product listings.

5. **Search Functionality**: Integrated the search bar with the back-end

API.

6. **Testing**: Conducted end-to-end testing for product browsing and

search.

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**Week 7: Shopping Cart Development**

1. **Cart UI**: Designed the shopping cart interface.

2. **Add to Cart**: Implemented functionality to add products to the cart.

3. **Cart Updates**: Added functionality to update product quantities in

the cart.

4. **Remove Items**: Enabled users to remove items from the cart.

5. **Local Storage**: Used local storage to persist cart data temporarily.

6. **Testing**: Tested cart functionality across different scenarios.

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**Week 8: Checkout Process**

1. **Checkout UI**: Designed the checkout page with forms for shipping
and payment.

2. **Form Validation**: Added validation for shipping and payment forms.

3. **Order Summary**: Displayed an order summary with cart items and

total cost.

4. **Payment Gateway**: Integrated a payment gateway (e.g., Stripe) for

processing payments.

5. **Order Confirmation**: Implemented an order confirmation page after

successful payment.

6. **Testing**: Conducted end-to-end testing for the checkout process.

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**Week 9: User Dashboard**

1. **Dashboard UI**: Designed the user dashboard for order history and
account settings.

2. **Order History**: Displayed past orders with details like order date,
items, and status.

3. **Account Settings**: Added functionality for users to update their

profile information.

4. **Password Reset**: Implemented password reset functionality.

5. **Security**: Added security measures to protect user data.

6. **Testing**: Tested the dashboard for usability and security.

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**Week 10: Admin Panel Development**

1. **Admin UI**: Designed the admin panel for managing products, orders,
and users.

2. **Product Management**: Added functionality for admins to add, edit,

and delete products.

3. **Order Management**: Enabled admins to view and update order

statuses.

4. **User Management**: Added functionality for admins to manage user

accounts.

5. **Security**: Implemented role-based access control for the admin

panel.

6. **Testing**: Tested the admin panel for functionality and security.

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**Week 11: Testing & Bug Fixing**

1. **Unit Testing**: Conducted unit tests for individual components and

functions.

2. **Integration Testing**: Tested the integration between front-end and

back-end.

3. **User Testing**: Conducted user testing to gather feedback on

usability.

4. **Bug Fixing**: Addressed bugs and issues reported during testing.

5. **Performance Testing**: Optimized website performance for faster

loading times.

6. **Cross-Browser Testing**: Ensured compatibility across different

browsers.

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**Week 12: SEO & Accessibility**

1. **SEO Optimization**: Added meta tags, alt text, and structured data
for better SEO.
2. **Accessibility**: Ensured the website is accessible to users with
disabilities (e.g., screen readers).

3. **Page Speed**: Optimized images, CSS, and JavaScript for faster page
loads.

4. **Analytics**: Integrated Google Analytics to track user behavior.

5. **Sitemap**: Generated and submitted a sitemap to search engines.

6. **Testing**: Conducted final SEO and accessibility audits.

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**Week 13: Final Review & Client Feedback**

1. **Client Demo**: Presented the completed website to stakeholders.

2. **Feedback Collection**: Gathered feedback from stakeholders and

users.

3. **Revisions**: Made final revisions based on feedback.

4. **Documentation**: Prepared project documentation for handover.

5. **Training**: Conducted training sessions for the client’s team.

6. **Final Testing**: Conducted a final round of testing to ensure

everything works as expected.

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**Week 14: Deployment Preparation**

1. **Server Setup**: Configured the production server for deployment.

2. **Database Migration**: Migrated the database to the production

environment.

3. **Security Checks**: Conducted security audits and implemented

necessary measures.

4. **Backup Plan**: Set up automated backups for the database and

website files.
5. **Deployment Scripts**: Prepared deployment scripts for smooth
deployment.

6. **Final Review**: Conducted a final review of the website before

deployment.

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**Week 15: Website Launch**

1. **Deployment**: Deployed the website to the production server.

2. **DNS Configuration**: Updated DNS settings to point to the new

website.

3. **Monitoring**: Set up monitoring tools to track website performance

and uptime.

4. **Post-Launch Testing**: Conducted post-launch testing to ensure

everything works as expected.

5. **Client Handover**: Handed over the website and documentation to

the client.

6. **Launch Announcement**: Announced the website launch to users and

stakeholders.

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**Week 16: Post-Launch Support**

1. **Bug Fixes**: Addressed any issues reported after the launch.

2. **User Support**: Provided support to users for any questions or issues.

3. **Performance Monitoring**: Monitored website performance and made

optimizations as needed.

4. **Feedback Collection**: Collected feedback from users for future

improvements.

5. **Maintenance Plan**: Established a maintenance plan for ongoing

updates and support.

6. **Project Closure**: Officially closed the project and conducted a post-

mortem review.
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