1.

INTRODUCTION

An e-commerce web application is any business that allows customers to purchase goods or
services over the internet. It's not just about selling products but also providing information
about them, adding new products, removing outdated products, managing payments,
facilitating electronic payments, and offering a user-friendly interface.

The Online Tech Store web application is an e-commerce platform designed for the sale of
electronic gadgets and tech products. It aims to provide a seamless shopping experience for
users who want to purchase a wide range of tech products such as smartphones, laptops,
accessories, and smart devices. The web app will feature product catalogues, user-friendly
interfaces, secure payment methods, and a robust backend for product management, order
tracking, and customer service.

The application is built using ASP.NET for the backend and Microsoft Access for the
database management system. The web application will include five dynamic web pages for
product browsing, shopping cart management, user account management, order processing,
and an admin dashboard.

Creating a simple web application for an online tech store using ASP.NET and MS Access
involves several steps, including setting up the ASP.NET project, creating a connection to MS
Access for database management, and creating dynamic web pages to interact with the
database.

Tech Store Web Application Requirements:

 ASP.NET (with Web Forms)

 MS Access Database for storing data

 Dynamic Pages (Home, Products, Cart, Order, Admin)

  Basic modules:

Browsing

Product details

Shopping Cart

Track

Admin info

The system is built using ASP.NET for the back-end logic and MS Access as the database
management system for data storage.

Technologies Used:

Backend: ASP.NET (C#)

Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap (for responsive design)

Database: Microsoft Access

Other Tools: Visual Studio, MS Access Database Engine, IIS (for deployment)
 2.SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

2.1: HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Intel Core™ i3-7100 CPU @3.90GHz 3.90GHz

Ram: 4.00 GB

HDD: 1TB

Operating System: Windows 10 Professional, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer

2.2: SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Frontend: ASP.NET Web Forms

Backend: C# with ADO.NET

Database: MS Access

Data Layer: ADO.NET for fetching data from MS Access, displaying products, adding
orders, etc.

Operating system: windows 10

 3.ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

ASP.NET

ASP.NET is a framework developed by Microsoft for building web applications and services.
It allows developers to create websites, APIs, and web-based tools that run on servers. Here’s
a simplified breakdown of its key features:

Key Components:

1. ASP.NET Web Forms: A drag-and-drop interface for building web pages easily.

2. ASP.NET MVC: A way to organize web apps into three parts: the data (Model), the
user interface (View), and the business logic (Controller).

3. ASP.NET Web API: Used for building APIs that let different applications
communicate over the internet.

4. ASP.NET Core: A modern, cross-platform version of ASP.NET that works on

Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Features:

 Cross-platform: Works on different operating systems.

 Fast and Efficient: Designed to handle lots of users and requests quickly.

 Security: Comes with built-in features to protect your website and data.

 Easy Integration: Works well with other .NET tools and technologies.

 Scalable: Can handle small to large applications easily.

Advantages:

 Faster Development: With tools like Visual Studio, developers can work quickly.

 Great Community: Lots of resources, help, and libraries from the developer
community.

 Easy to Maintain: Code is organized and reusable, making updates easier.

Common Uses:

 E-commerce websites, APIs for mobile apps, and real-time applications like chat apps
or live updates.

In short, ASP.NET is a powerful tool for building web apps that are fast, secure, and scalable,
and it works well on various operating systems.

MS Access

Microsoft Access is a database management system (DBMS) that allows you to create,
manage, and analyze data stored in tables. Part of the Microsoft Office Suite, it's designed to
be user-friendly, enabling individuals to build databases without needing advanced
programming skills.

You can use MS Access to create databases for storing data like customer information or
inventory. The data is stored in tables, similar to spreadsheets, with rows (records) and
columns (fields). Queries help search and manipulate data based on specific criteria, while
forms provide easy-to-use interfaces for data entry. Reports can be generated to summarize
and present data in a structured way. Access also supports relationships between tables,
reducing redundancy and improving organization.

With built-in templates, integration with other Microsoft tools, and automation features like
macros and VBA, MS Access is ideal for small to medium-sized databases, such as for small
businesses, data analysis, inventory management, or personal projects. It offers an easy way
to organize, analyze, and manage structured data without the complexity of larger database
systems.

Visual Studio

Visual Studio is a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) created by Microsoft,

designed to help developers build applications for web, desktop, mobile, cloud, and even
game development. It provides advanced code editing features like IntelliSense, syntax
highlighting, and code refactoring tools to enhance productivity. Visual Studio includes an
integrated debugger for easy error tracking, project templates to quickly start various types of
applications, and seamless integration with version control systems like Git. It also offers
tools for unit testing, automated testing, and supports extensions to add extra functionality.
With cross-platform development support and cloud integration, Visual Studio allows
developers to build applications for multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and
Linux, and deploy them directly to cloud services like Microsoft Azure. The IDE is user-
friendly, with a comprehensive toolset, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced
developers working on a variety of projects, including web apps, desktop software, mobile
applications, and games.

.NET Framework

The .NET Framework is a software development platform developed by Microsoft. It

provides a comprehensive and consistent programming model for building applications with
visually stunning user experiences and seamless communication. ASP.NET is a part of
the .NET Framework, leveraging its features for web application development.

Microsoft Access Database Engine

The Microsoft Access Database Engine facilitates communication between Microsoft Access
databases and other applications, including ASP.NET web applications. It enables data
transfer between disparate programs, ensuring that your web application can interact with the
Access database effectively.

Understanding these software components and their roles will aid in the successful
development and deployment of your ASP.NET web application integrated with a Microsoft
Access database.
 4.PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Online Tech Store Web Application using ASP.NET and MS Access demonstrates the
foundational concepts of building a dynamic, data-driven e-commerce platform. This project
highlights the integration of ASP.NET's Web Forms with MS Access as a database
management system, enabling basic functionalities such as displaying products, managing a
shopping cart, and completing purchases through a checkout system.

The Tech Store Web Application allows users to browse tech products, view product details,
add items to their shopping cart, and finally proceed to checkout to make a purchase. The
application is powered by ASP.NET, which facilitates user interaction and data handling,
while the backend database (MS Access) stores product details and order information.

The project consists of five dynamic web pages:

Home Page: An introductory page to the online store.

Product Listing Page: A page displaying all available products.

Product Details Page: A detailed view of a selected product.

Shopping Cart Page: A summary of the user’s selected items and their quantities.

Checkout Page: The page where users input their details and finalize their orders.

Product Listing and Details

The project fetches product data from an MS Access database and displays it dynamically. On
the Product Listing Page, users can browse available tech products. Each product links to its
individual Product Details Page , which shows detailed information such as the product's
name, price, description, and image. This dynamic display is handled using ASP.NET's data-
binding features.

Shopping Cart:

Users can add products to the shopping cart, which is maintained across pages, allowing them
to review their selected items. This basic implementation does not include complex cart
management (like quantity adjustments or removing items), but it provides a foundation for
further enhancements, such as integrating session-based cart storage.

Checkout Process:

The *Checkout Page* allows users to enter their personal information (e.g., name, address)
and proceed to finalize their order. This page integrates basic form submission techniques to
collect and potentially save user information and order details. While this version does not
implement payment processing, it lays the groundwork for future integration with payment
gateways like PayPal or Stripe.

Database Integration with MS Access:

The MS Access database is used to store product data and order records. The database
structure includes a *Products* table, which stores product details, and an *Orders* table,
which captures order-specific data. The application retrieves product data through simple
SQL queries using the OleDb data provider, making it possible to fetch, display, and interact
with data in real-time.
 5.DATA FLOW DIAGRAM

Level 1:

Home Page Product Listing View Product Details Add to Cart

Page

Order Confirmation Checkout Page Shopping Cart Page

Level 2:
Home Page ← Entry Point

- Display navigation
- Featured products
- Search bar

Product Listing Page

List of products
Sorting options
← User ← views all available
Filtering options
Product thumbnails

View Product Details

Product description

Price
 Add to cart button

← User clicks on a product

Add Product to
Shopping Cart

Confirmation message ← User clicks "Add to Cart"

Cart icon updates

Option to continue
shopping

Checkout Page
← User proceeds to checkout
Order Confirmation

Order summary

Estimated delivery date

← Order is placed |
Thank you message
 6.TABLE DESIGN

1. Products Table

This table stores the details of the products available for sale.

Field Name Description Primary key; unique

ProductID identifier for each product.

AutoNumber
ProductName Text Name of the product (e.g., Laptop, Headphone).

Description Memo/Text Detailed description of the product

Price Currency Price of the product

StockQuantity Number Number of units available in stock.

3. Orders Table

This table stores information about customer orders once they are placed.

Field Name Data Type Description

OrderID AutoNumber Primary key; unique identifier for each order.

Foreign key from the Users table (refers to the customer who
UserID Number
placed the order).

OrderDate Date/Time Date and time when the order was placed.

TotalAmount Currency Total amount of the order (sum of all items in the order).
7.SAMPLE CODING
8.SCREENSHOTS
 9.CONCLUSION

Implementing session-based cart management to allow users to keep track of their cart items
as they navigate between pages would improve the user experience. This can be achieved by
storing cart items in the session state, which allows persistent cart data until the user
completes the checkout or closes the session.

Adding user authentication would allow customers to log in, view their order history, and
manage their personal information. This could be implemented using ASP.NET Identity or a
custom login system.

The integration of a payment gateway like Stripe, PayPal, or even cryptocurrency payments
could be added to allow users to make actual purchases. This would require secure handling
of payment details, including API integration for processing payments.

A product search and filter functionality would make the application more user-friendly,
especially as the product catalog grows. Users should be able to filter products by categories,
price range, and ratings, and search for specific products based on keywords.
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