SKP’s

Dnyansagar Arts and Commerce College Balewadi, Pune-45.

A
Project Report
On
“ e-Commerce Online Store “
Submitted by
ABHISHEK SINGH
KUNAL MONDAL

BBA(CA) BACHELOR OF BUSSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(COMPUTER APPLICATION)

SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY

Academic year 2024-2025
 SKP’s

Dnyansagar Arts and Commerce College, Balewadi,

Pune-45
(Bachelor Of Computer Application)
CERTIFICATE
Exam Seat No:-
Date: / /2024

This is Certified that Mr/Ms.____________________________________ has

successfully completed the project “e-Commerce Online Store ” under my
supervision, in the partial fulfillment of BBA in Computer Application
in SEMESTER V for the academic year 2024 - 2025 has been found
satisfactory.

Project Guide:___________ Principal:___________

Internal Examiner:___________ External Examiner:__________

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported me
throughout the development of the E-Commerce Online Store project.
First and foremost, I would really like to thank my project supervisor,
Prof. PRIYANKA MAM for her invaluable guidance and insights, which were
instrumental in shaping this project. Her encouragement and constructive
feedback motivated me to enhance my skills and work diligently.
I would also like to extend my appreciation to my classmates and friends for
their support and collaboration during various phases of the project. The
discussions and brainstorming sessions we had greatly enriched my
understanding of web development and e-commerce systems.
A special thank you goes to my family for their unwavering support and belief
in my abilities. Their encouragement has been a constant source of motivation.
I would like to acknowledge DNYANSAGAR ARTS AND COMMERCE
COLLEGE for providing me with the opportunity to work on this project and
gain practical experience in web development. I am also grateful to our
principal, Dr. MANISHA KHALADKAR, for fostering an environment that
encourages learning and innovation.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge the online resources, tutorials, and
documentation that provided me with the knowledge and tools necessary to
complete this project successfully.
Thank you all for being a part of this journey!
 CONTENTS

SR.NO CONTENT

1. Abstract

2. Introduction
• Problem statement
• Purpose and goals
• Scope of the system

3. System Analysis
• Existing system
• Limitation of ES
• Proposed system

4. System Design
• DFD
• E-R diagram
• DD

5. Implementation details
• H/W
• S/W

6. Testing
• Test Plan
• Validation
• I/O screen

7. Scope

8. Conclusion

9. Future

10. Bibliography
 ABSTRACT
The E-Commerce Online Store project is a fully responsive web application that
provides an interactive and user-friendly online shopping experience. The
system allows users to register, log in, and manage their profiles securely. It also
includes a shopping cart, wishlist, and order history, ensuring a seamless
process from product selection to checkout. Additional functionalities, such as
password management (change and recovery options), are included to enhance
the user experience.
Key features include:
• User Registration and Login System: Users can sign up, log in, manage
their profiles, and handle password recovery and updates.
• Shopping Features: Users can browse products, add items to their cart,
create wishlists, and review their order history.
• Admin Features: The admin panel allows administrators to manage
products (add, update, delete), handle orders, manage users, and create
categories and subcategories for product organization.
The project uses HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap for the front-end,
while Python handles the back-end logic, with MySQL serving as the database
management system. This project simulates the functionality of a real-world e-
commerce platform, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience across
devices.
 INTRODUCTION
The E-Commerce Online Store is a fully responsive web-based application
that aims to provide an intuitive and efficient platform for users to shop online.
With the rapid growth of e-commerce, traditional shopping methods are being
replaced by online stores that provide ease of access, a variety of products, and
the convenience of ordering from any location. This project serves as a model of
such an online store, simulating real-world functionalities like user
authentication, product browsing, cart management, and order placement.
1. Problem Statement
In the modern digital world, consumers expect to have access to products and
services at their fingertips. Many brick-and-mortar stores struggle to keep up
with consumer demand for online shopping platforms. Small and medium-sized
businesses, in particular, often lack the resources to develop an online presence,
limiting their customer base and sales potential. This project seeks to address
these challenges by providing a comprehensive e-commerce solution that offers
a user-friendly experience for customers while streamlining management for
business administrators.
2. Purpose and Goals
The purpose of this project is to create a feature-rich online shopping platform
that serves as both a practical and educational example of an e-commerce
system. The goals include:
• Providing a fully responsive and user-friendly interface that allows
customers to browse products, add them to a shopping cart, and place
orders efficiently.
• Offering a secure login and registration system that protects user data
and ensures the integrity of the shopping experience.
• Implementing an administrative dashboard where product and user
management can be handled seamlessly, allowing the administrator to
track user orders, manage products, and categorize them effectively.
• Facilitating key shopping functionalities, such as wishlist creation,
order history tracking, and password recovery, which are essential for a
smooth customer experience.
3. Scope of the System
This E-Commerce Online Store project includes two main modules:
User Panel and Admin Panel.
• User Panel:
o Registration, login, and profile management.
o Secure password change and recovery options.
o Shopping functionalities such as adding products to the cart,
managing wishlists, and tracking order history.
o Location-based order placement with address details.
• Admin Panel:
o Management of products (add, update, delete products).
o User management to view registered users and their activity.
o Order management to track placed orders.
o Creation and management of categories and subcategories to
organize products efficiently.
This system offers scalability, allowing further functionalities to be added, and
serves as a complete solution for small to medium-scale online businesses.
 SYSTEM ANALYSIS
1. Existing System
In many traditional shopping environments, businesses rely heavily on physical
storefronts to manage their operations. Even though some stores may have
online platforms, these platforms often lack robust functionalities and
scalability. In existing e-commerce systems, there is usually limited flexibility
for both users and administrators to effectively manage the purchasing and
product management processes. The existing solutions either require significant
manual intervention or are overly complicated for smaller businesses.
Key characteristics of the existing system include:
• Physical Stores: Customers need to visit physical locations to purchase
products, which limits access to consumers based on geographical
proximity.
• Minimal Online Presence: Many small businesses either lack an online
platform or have limited e-commerce features such as browsing and
simple checkout options.
• Poor User and Admin Interfaces: Existing systems may have non-
intuitive interfaces that make it difficult for users to navigate the site and
for administrators to manage the back-end.
• Manual Record Keeping: Many businesses still rely on manual record-
keeping for inventory, user orders, and product details, which is prone to
errors.
2. Limitations of the Existing System
The limitations of the existing e-commerce systems are significant, especially
for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These limitations include:
• Limited Accessibility: Traditional systems do not cater to users outside
of a specific geographical region, limiting sales potential.
• Lack of User-Friendly Design: Poorly designed user interfaces make it
difficult for customers to shop, navigate, and place orders. This can lead
to frustration and loss of sales.
• No Real-Time Product Management: Without an efficient back-end
system, administrators cannot easily manage products, inventory, and
customer orders in real-time.
• Security Concerns: Many existing systems are vulnerable to security
threats such as data breaches, which can compromise sensitive customer
information like login credentials and payment details.
• Scalability Issues: Many existing platforms cannot scale efficiently with
growing customer demands and product inventories, which limits
business growth.
• Time-Consuming Processes: Manual processes for order management
and user tracking can slow down operations and lead to human errors.
3. Proposed System
The proposed E-Commerce Online Store system aims to overcome these
limitations by offering a fully automated, responsive, and feature-rich platform
that is suitable for both customers and administrators. This system ensures a
seamless experience for users and efficient management capabilities for
administrators.
Key features of the proposed system:
• User Registration and Secure Login: The proposed system offers a
secure registration and login process, ensuring that user information is
protected. The system also supports password recovery and profile
management features.
• Fully Responsive Design: The website is fully responsive, meaning it
works on various devices and screen sizes, from desktops to mobile
phones.
• Shopping Cart and Wishlist: Users can add products to their cart or
wishlist, view order history, and securely place orders with location
details for delivery.
• Admin Panel: The system includes an admin dashboard for
administrators to manage products (add, update, delete), track orders,
manage user accounts, and create categories and subcategories for
product organization.
• Real-Time Data Management: Both the front-end and back-end are
connected to a MySQL database, allowing for real-time updates of
inventory, user orders, and customer data.
• Security Features: The system incorporates encryption and secure
password management, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access or
data breaches.
• Scalability: The system is designed to be scalable, allowing additional
features and modules to be added in the future without major
modifications to the core system.
The proposed system provides a comprehensive solution for both customers and
businesses, ensuring a modern, scalable, and secure e-commerce platform that
can handle the increasing demands of online shopping.
 SYSTEM DESIGN
1. DFD

• LEVEL 0

• LEVEL 1
• LEVEL 2
2. E-R Diagram
3. Database Design
 IMPLEMENTATION DETAILS
1. Hardware Requirements (H/W)
The hardware requirements for the E-Commerce Online Store project are as
follows:
• Minimum Requirements:
o Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
o RAM: 4 GB
o Hard Disk: 250 GB of available space
o Network: Broadband Internet connection for accessing the web
application
• Recommended Requirements:
o Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
o RAM: 8 GB or more
o Hard Disk: 500 GB SSD for better performance
o Network: Stable Broadband Internet connection with high-speed
access
2. Software Requirements (S/W)
The software requirements for developing and running the E-Commerce Online
Store project are as follows:
• Development Environment:
o Operating System: Windows 10 or later / macOS / Linux (Ubuntu
preferred)
o Web Server: XAMPP (includes Apache server)
o Database Management System: MySQL (included in XAMPP)
o Programming Languages:
▪ Front-End: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap
▪ Back-End: PHP
• Development Tools:
o Code Editor/IDE: Visual Studio Code, PHPStorm, or any
preferred text editor
o Version Control System: Git for source code management
o Browser: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for testing
• Additional Software:
o PHP Libraries/Frameworks: Composer for managing PHP
dependencies (if needed)
o Frontend Libraries/Frameworks: jQuery (optional for JavaScript
enhancements)
o Graphics Software: Any image editing tool (e.g., Adobe
Photoshop, GIMP) for designing assets
 TESTING
1. Test Plan
The Test Plan outlines the approach for testing the E-Commerce Online Store to
ensure it meets the specified requirements and functions as intended. The main
objectives of testing include identifying defects, verifying functionality, and
validating that the system is user-friendly and reliable.
Testing Phases:
• Unit Testing: Testing individual components or modules (e.g., user login,
product management) for expected functionality.
• Integration Testing: Testing the interaction between different modules
(e.g., user module with order management) to ensure they work together
seamlessly.
• System Testing: Testing the complete system to verify that it meets all
specified requirements and functions correctly in a real-world
environment.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Involving end-users to validate that the
system meets their needs and expectations.
Testing Types:
• Functional Testing: Verify that each function of the application operates
in conformance with the requirement specifications.
• Performance Testing: Assess the application's responsiveness, stability,
and scalability under various load conditions.
• Security Testing: Identify vulnerabilities and ensure data protection
measures are effective.
• Usability Testing: Evaluate the user interface and user experience to
ensure the application is user-friendly and intuitive.
2. Validation
3. I/O Screen
 SCOPE
The scope of the E-Commerce Online Store project outlines the key
functionalities and boundaries of the system:
• User Features:
o User registration and login
o Profile management
o Shopping cart and wishlist functionality
o Order history tracking
o Password management
• Admin Features:
o Product management (add, update, delete)
o Order management
o User management
o Category creation and organization
o Analytics and reporting
• Intended Audience:
o Customers: Users purchasing products online.
o Administrators: Users managing the e-commerce platform.
• Limitations:
o No mobile application available.
o Limited payment options initially.
o Basic user authentication without advanced security features.
o Limited initial product database.
 CONCLUSION
The E-Commerce Online Store project represents a significant step towards
modernizing the online shopping experience by providing users with an
intuitive and comprehensive platform for purchasing products. Through the
integration of essential functionalities such as user registration, product
management, and order processing, the system effectively meets the needs of
both customers and administrators.
This project not only emphasizes user-friendly design and ease of navigation but
also prioritizes security and data integrity, ensuring a safe shopping
environment. The implementation of features such as shopping carts, wishlists,
and order history empowers users to manage their shopping experience
efficiently.
As the project progresses, the outlined future enhancements provide a clear path
for development, aimed at expanding the system's capabilities and improving
user satisfaction. By incorporating advanced features like mobile applications,
personalized recommendations, and enhanced security measures, the E-
Commerce Online Store can adapt to changing market dynamics and user
expectations.
In summary, the E-Commerce Online Store project serves as a foundational
model for an effective online retail platform, with the potential for growth and
enhancement in line with technological advancements and user demands.
 FUTURE
The Future Scope outlines potential enhancements to improve functionality and
user experience in the E-Commerce Online Store project:
1. Mobile Application Development: Creating iOS and Android apps for
improved accessibility.
2. Advanced Payment Integration: Adding more payment options for user
convenience.
3. Personalized User Experience: Implementing recommendation systems
based on user preferences.
4. Enhanced Security Features: Incorporating two-factor authentication
and data encryption.
5. Multi-Language and Multi-Currency Support: Expanding the platform
for international users.
6. Loyalty Programs: Introducing rewards and discount systems for
customer retention.
7. Analytics and Reporting Tools: Developing dashboards for insights into
user behavior and sales trends.
8. Social Media Integration: Allowing users to share purchases and
enabling social login options.
9. Live Chat Support: Implementing real-time customer support.
10.Inventory Management System: Automating stock level tracking and
notifications.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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o Johnson, E. "E-commerce: The Next Generation." Journal of
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4. Documentation:
o XAMPP. "XAMPP Documentation." XAMPP.
o MySQL. "MySQL Documentation." MySQL.
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