Project Name
E-Commerce Platform Development
**1. Project Title: E-Commerce Platform Development
**2.
Project Objective:
- To design and develop a fully functional
e-commerce website or application that allows users to browse products,
manage a shopping cart, complete purchases, and administer the backend for
inventory and order management.
**3.
Scope:
- Front-End Development: Design and implement the user interface for a
seamless shopping experience, including product listings, shopping cart
functionality, and checkout process.
- Back-End Development: Build a robust server-side system to handle
data management, user authentication, and payment processing.
- Database Management: Create and manage a database for storing
product information, user data, and order details.
- Security: Implement security measures to protect user data and
transactions, including encryption and secure authentication methods.
**4.
Key Features:
- Product Catalog:
- Display a list of products with details such as
images, descriptions, prices, and categories.
- Allow users to search and filter products based
on various criteria.
- Shopping Cart:
- Enable users to add products to a cart, view the
cart, and modify item quantities.
- Provide an option to remove items from the cart
and proceed to checkout.
- Checkout Process:
- Implement a user-friendly checkout process that
includes entering shipping information, selecting payment methods, and
reviewing order details before finalizing the purchase.
- Payment Processing:
- Integrate payment gateways to process
transactions securely.
- Support multiple payment options, such as
credit/debit cards, and digital wallets.
- User Authentication:
- Provide functionalities for user registration,
login, and account management.
- Allow users to recover forgotten passwords and
update their profile information.
- Order Management:
- Create an admin panel to manage orders, update
inventory, and handle customer inquiries.
- Include features for order tracking and status
updates.
**5.
Timeline:
- Project Duration: The project will span from [Start Date] to [End
Date].
- Milestones: Key milestones include:
- Planning and Design: [Date]
- Front-End Development: [Date]
- Back-End Development: [Date]
- Integration and Testing: [Date]
- Deployment and Review: [Date]
**6.
Resources:
- Development Tools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript for front-end; PHP or
Node.js for back-end; MySQL for database management.
- Design Tools: Software for UI/UX design, such as Adobe XD or Figma.
- Payment Gateway Providers: Integration with services like Stripe, PayPal,
or Square.
**7.
Team Roles:
- Front-End Developer: Responsible for designing and coding the user
interface.
- Back-End Developer: Handles server-side logic and database
interactions.
- UI/UX Designer: Focuses on user experience and interface design.
- Project Manager: Oversees project progress, manages timelines, and coordinates
between team members.
**8.
Expected Outcomes:
- A fully functional e-commerce platform with key
features implemented.
- Enhanced understanding of both front-end and
back-end development.
- Practical experience in integrating payment
systems and managing user data.
- A completed project for portfolio development and career preparation.
The Tasks(for total development of this E-commerce Project )
The Tasks are :
1.
Project Planning
- Define Objectives: Outline the project goals and deliverables.
- Scope Definition: Determine the features and functionalities to
be included.
- Resource Allocation: Assign roles and responsibilities to team
members.
- Timeline Creation: Develop a project timeline with milestones and
deadlines.
- Budgeting: Estimate the project costs and allocate budget accordingly.
2.
Design and Prototyping
- Requirement Analysis: Gather and document detailed requirements from
stakeholders.
- UI/UX Design: Create wireframes, mockups, and design prototypes.
- Feedback Collection: Review designs with stakeholders and
incorporate feedback.
- Design Finalization: Approve and finalize the design for
development.
3.
Front-End Development
- HTML/CSS Coding: Develop the structure and style of web pages.
- JavaScript Development: Implement interactive elements and dynamic
content.
- Responsive Design: Ensure the site is usable on various devices
and screen sizes.
- Front-End Integration: Connect the front-end with back-end services.
4.
Back-End Development
- Database Design: Create and configure the database schema.
- Server-Side Programming: Develop server-side scripts and APIs.
- User Authentication: Implement user registration, login, and account
management.
- Payment Integration: Set up and integrate payment gateways.
5.
Integration
- Front-End and Back-End Integration: Connect the user interface with server-side
logic and database.
- API Integration: Integrate third-party services such as shipping providers or
marketing tools.
- Feature Testing: Ensure all features work together seamlessly.
6.
Quality Assurance and Testing
- Functional Testing: Verify that all features perform as expected.
- Usability Testing: Assess user experience and interface usability.
- Performance Testing: Evaluate site performance under various
conditions.
- Security Testing: Check for vulnerabilities and ensure data
protection.
7.
Deployment and Launch
- Deployment Preparation: Set up the production environment and deploy
the application.
- Launch Planning: Prepare for the official launch, including marketing and user notifications.
- Post-Launch Monitoring: Monitor the platform for stability and
performance issues.
8.
Post-Launch Support and Maintenance
- Bug Fixes: Address any issues or bugs reported by users.
- User Support: Provide support for user inquiries and issues.
- Updates and Enhancements: Implement updates, new features, and
improvements based on feedback.
E.R Diagram
What
is an ER Diagram?
An
ER Diagram (Entity-Relationship Diagram) is a visual representation of the data
structure and relationships within a database. It helps in designing the
database schema by defining the entities, their attributes, and the
relationships between them.
Components
of ER Diagrams
1. Entities: Objects or things in the system that have
data stored about them. Examples include Users, Products, Orders, etc.
2. Attributes: Properties or characteristics of entities.
For example, a User entity might have attributes like UserID, UserName, Email,
etc.
3. Relationships: The connections between entities. For
example, a User places an Order, and an Order contains Products.
4. Primary Key (PK): A unique identifier for each entity.
For example, UserID for the User entity.
5. Foreign Key (FK): An attribute that creates a link
between two entities by referring to the primary key of another entity.
ER
Diagram for eCommerce System
Entities
and Their Attributes
1. Admin
AdminID (PK): Unique identifier for each admin.
Username : Email address of the admin.
2. User
UserID (PK): Unique identifier for each user.
UserName: Name of the user.
Email: Email address of the user.
Password: Password for the user account.
Address: Address of the user.
Gender: Gender for the user account.
ProfileImage: Photo of the user.
RegistrationDate: Date when an user register.
3. Category
CategoryID (PK): Unique identifier for each category.
CategoryName: Name of the category.
4. Product
ProductID (PK): Unique identifier for each product.
ProductName: Name of the product.
ProductDescription: Description of the product.
ProductPrice: Price of the product.
CategoryID (FK): Links to the Category entity to specify which category the product belongs to.
ProductImage: Photo of the product.
5. Order
OrderID (PK): Unique identifier for each order.
OrderDate: Date when the order was placed.
UserID (FK): Links to the User entity to specify which user placed the order.
TotalAmount: Total amount for the order.
6. Payment
PaymentID (PK): Unique identifier for each payment.
OrderID (FK): Links to the Order entity to specify which order the payment is for.
PaymentAmount: Amount of the payment.
7. Review
ReviewID (PK): Unique identifier for each review.
ProductID (FK): Links to the Product entity to specify which product the review is for.
UserID (FK): Links to the User entity to specify which user wrote the review.
Rating: Rating given in the review.
ReviewText: Text content of the review.
Relationships
1. Admin and Other Entities:
o
Admin manages
Users, Products, Orders, and Reviews. This is generally implied as
administrative capabilities rather than directly depicted in the ER diagram.
2. User and Order:
o
One-to-Many: A
user can place multiple orders. The UserID in the Order table is a foreign key
referring to UserID in the User table.
3. Order and Payment:
o
One-to-Many: An
order can have multiple payments. The OrderID in the Payment table is a foreign
key referring to OrderID in the Order table.
4. Product and Category:
o
Many-to-One: A
product belongs to one category. The CategoryID in the Product table is a
foreign key referring to CategoryID in the Category table.
5. Product and Review:
o
One-to-Many: A
product can have multiple reviews. The ProductID in the Review table is a
foreign key referring to ProductID in the Product table.
6. User and Review:
o
One-to-Many: A
user can write multiple reviews. The UserID in the Review table is a foreign
key referring to UserID in the User table.
Visual Representation
1. Draw Entities: Represent each entity as a rectangle
with its name.
2. Add Attributes: List attributes within each entity
rectangle.
3. Define Relationships: Draw lines connecting related
entities. Label the lines with cardinalities (e.g., 1-to-Many) and indicate
foreign keys.
Step 1: First you have to create all the table by using PHPMyadmin or U can write dynamically to create the database and table from your code
Step 2: Create the following project structure for you project e_commerce_website
project structure
e_commerce_website
__db
____db.php
__admin
____actions
________admin_register_submit.php
____includes
________header.php
________sidebar.php
________footer.php
____admin_register.php
____index.php
____dashboard.php
____actions
________user_register_submit.php
________login_submit.php
____includes
________header.php
________sidebar.php
________footer.php
____user_register.php
____login.php
____logout.php
____dashboard.php
__product
____actions
________add_category_submit.php
________add_product_submit.php
____add_category.php
____add_product.php
____edit_category.php
____edit_product.php
____delete_category.php
____delete_product.php
__cart
__assets
____css
____js
____image