Abstract
The Online Shopping System is a web-based application designed to facilitate the purchase of
products over the internet. Developed using PHP and MySQL, this system provides an efficient and
user-friendly interface for both customers and administrators. The main objective of this project is to
create a simple yet effective e-commerce platform where users can browse products, add items to
their cart, and place orders, while administrators can manage inventory and process orders.
Objectives
The key objectives of the Online Shopping System are:
• To provide a convenient shopping experience for users.
• To allow customers to register, browse, and purchase products.
• To enable administrators to manage products and customer orders.
• To maintain an organized database of users, products, and transactions.
• To ensure secure authentication for both customers and administrators.
System Features
User Module:
1. User Registration & Login: Customers can register and log in using their email and password.
2. Product Browsing: Users can explore different product categories and view details.
3. Shopping Cart: Customers can add/remove products to/from the cart before finalizing their
purchase.
4. Order Placement: Users can place orders after reviewing their cart and confirming payment.
5. Order History: Users can view their past purchases.
Admin Module:
1. Admin Authentication: Secure login system for administrators.
2. Product Management: Admins can add, edit, and delete products.
3. Order Management: View, update, and process customer orders.
4. User Management: Manage registered customers and their order records.
Technology Stack
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap
• Backend: PHP (Core PHP or Laravel Framework)
• Database: MySQL
• Server: Apache (XAMPP/WAMP for local development)
Database Structure
The system will use MySQL as the backend database with key tables such as:
• Users Table: Stores user details (name, email, password, address, etc.).
• Products Table: Stores product details (name, price, category, stock, etc.).
• Orders Table: Stores order details (order ID, user ID, product details, status, etc.).
• Cart Table: Temporarily holds products added to the cart by users.
Conclusion
This Online Shopping System is an efficient and reliable e-commerce solution for small businesses and
startups. It offers a seamless experience for both customers and administrators, ensuring easy product
management and order processing. The integration of PHP and MySQL makes it a scalable and secure
system that can be further enhanced with additional features like payment gateways and real-time
order tracking.