Jaypee Institute of Information

NNNTechnology Noida-128

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

Project Title: penPencil

Enroll. No. Name of Student
9923103008 RAJEEV KARAKOTI
9923103013 TANISHA SAMANT
9923103017 NANDINI MITTAL
9923103028 ADITYA KHANDELIA

Course Name: Database Systems & Web

Course Code: 15B17CI372
Program: B. Tech. CS&E

2nd Year 3rd Sem

2024 – 2025

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The success and final outcome of this project required guidance from many people and we are
extremely fortunate to get all along the completion of our project work. Whatever we have done
is only due to the guidance of our teachers and we would like to express our gratitude to them for
helping us throughout. However, it would not have been possible without their kind support and
help.

We owe our thanks to Dr. Anubhuti Roda Mohindra and Department Of Computer Science
and IT , Jaypee Institute Of Information Technology, Sector 128 , Noida for her constant efforts
and helping us complete this project.

This project is also an outcome of the team efforts we have put in for the last two months.

We would like to express our gratitude towards our parents and all the members related for their
kind cooperation and encouragement.
Table Of Contents

Content Index
Introduction 03
Summary 04-06
System Requirements 07
Database Design And Implementation 08-10
Conclusion 11
References 12

Introduction

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In the era of digital transformation, e-commerce platforms have become essential for businesses.
This project aims to create a user-friendly online system that provides a seamless shopping
experience for customers while allowing the admin to manage products and orders efficiently.

Problem Statement

Traditional retail management is often cumbersome, leading to delays and inefficiencies. There
is a need for an integrated e-commerce solution to streamline operations and enhance user
experience.

Project Objectives

1. To create a fully functional e-commerce system for product listing, order management,
and user interaction.
2. To provide an intuitive user interface for customers and a powerful admin interface for
managing orders and products.

Scope of the Project

The project focuses on developing the following features:

● User registration and login.

● Product listing with images, descriptions, and prices.

● Order management for customers and admin

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● Database management for storing product, order, and user data.

Summary

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The BlinkMart E-Commerce Management System is an online platform designed to manage
products, orders, and user interactions for a retail business. The system allows users to browse
products, add them to the cart, place orders, and the admin can manage orders, update product
information, and view order details.

Project Objectives

1. User-Friendly Experience:

a. Develop a responsive and easy-to-navigate interface for both customers and

admin users.
b. Ensure a consistent and attractive design theme using Bootstrap and custom CSS.
2. Efficient Product Management:

a. Allow admin users to add, update, and delete products easily from the database.
b. Enable product categorization for better user search and filtering.

3. Comprehensive Order Management:

a. Provide real-time order tracking for customers.

b. Allow the admin to view order details, update order status, and mark orders as
delivered.

4. Secure User Authentication:

a. Implement session management to ensure secure login and logout features.

b. Protect user data using hashed passwords and prevent unauthorized access.

5. Dynamic Cart Functionality:

a. Enable users to add, update, and remove items from the cart.
b. Calculate the total price dynamically based on the selected products and
quantities.

6. Database Efficiency:

a. Optimize the database design to ensure fast data retrieval and efficient storage.

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 b. Utilize appropriate indexing and relationships to handle complex queries
effectively.

7. Seamless Integration:

a. Ensure smooth integration between the front-end user interface and the back-end
database.
b. Use AJAX and PHP for real-time updates without page reloads.

8. Error Handling and Validation:

a. Implement comprehensive error handling for database operations and user inputs.
b. Validate user inputs to prevent SQL injection and other security vulnerabilities.

9. Scalability:

a. Design the system with scalability in mind to accommodate future enhancements

and a growing user base.
b. Use modular code structure for easy updates and feature additions.

10. Future Enhancements:

a. Prepare the system for integration with external APIs (e.g., payment gateways,
analytics).
b. Plan for potential mobile app development using the same back-end API.

1. User Management:

a. Users can register and log in.

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 b. Users can view products, add items to the cart, and place orders.
c. Admin can log in to manage products and view order details.

2. Product Management:

a. Admin can add, update, and delete products.

b. Product details include title, description, price, and images.

3. Order Management:

a. Users can view their order details.

b. Admin can view and manage orders, including marking orders as delivered.

System Requirements

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 1. Software Requirements

➢ Operating System: Windows,macOs

➢ Web Server: Apache (part of XAMPP) or Nginx
➢ Database: MySQL (used in XAMPP)
➢ Programming Languages: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
➢ Frameworks/Libraries:
○ Bootstrap (for responsive design)
○ FontAwesome (for icons)
➢ Development Tools:
○ XAMPP (for local server and MySQL database)
○ VS Code or Sublime Text (for code editing)
➢ Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox, or Edge

2. Hardware Requirements

● Hard disk: 1 terabyte

● Ram 4 Gb / 8 Gb (more convenient)

● Processor Intel core i3

3. Browser Compatibility

● The application should be compatible with the latest versions of

major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

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Brands Table

Categories Table

User Table

Product Table

Orders Table

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Order_items Table

Cart

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Database Relationships

● One-to-Many:
○ A user can have multiple orders (users → orders).
○ An order can contain multiple items (orders → orderitems).
○ A brand can have multiple products (brands → products).
○ A category can have multiple products (categories → products).
● Many-to-Many:
○ Products can appear in multiple orders (products ↔ orderitems).

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the e-commerce web application developed for PenPencil successfully addresses
the requirements of a user-friendly online shopping platform. The system integrates key
functionalities, including product browsing, cart management, order processing, and a robust
admin panel for managing inventory, orders, and users.

Throughout the development process, we implemented a structured and efficient database using
MySQL, which ensures data integrity and supports seamless interactions across the platform.
The use of PHP for server-side logic and integration with a MySQL database facilitated dynamic
content management and real-time updates. The system's user interface was designed with
Bootstrap, providing a responsive and visually appealing experience.

The main objectives of the project were met, including:

Providing a comprehensive product catalog.

Simplifying the order placement process.
Enabling easy management of inventory and orders for administrators.
Overall, the project achieved its goals, offering a streamlined shopping experience for users and
efficient tools for store management. Future enhancements could include advanced search
capabilities, enhanced security features, and the addition of multiple payment options to cater to
a broader audience.

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References

1. PHP Documentation: https://www.php.net/docs.php

2. MySQL Documentation: https://dev.mysql.com/doc/
3. Bootstrap Documentation: https://getbootstrap.com/
4. https://www.w3schools.com/css/
5. https://www.w3schools.com/php/

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