eCommerce

E-commerce Website Project

Overview

This project is a full-stack e-commerce website developed using Java, JSP (JavaServer Pages), Servlets, and JDBC (Java Database Connectivity). The website provides a platform for users to browse and purchase products, while also offering administrative functionalities for managing products and user information.

Features

• User Registration and Authentication: Allows new users to register and existing users to log in securely.
• Product Browsing: Users can view a list of products, search for specific items, and filter products by categories.
• Shopping Cart: Users can add products to their shopping cart, update quantities, and remove items.
• Order Management: Users can place orders, view order history, and track the status of their orders.
• Admin Panel: Admins can manage products, categories, and user information through a dedicated admin interface.
• Database Integration: Utilizes JDBC for connecting to and interacting with a relational database to store user, product, and order information.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript for building the user interface.
  • JSP for dynamic content rendering.

• Backend:

  • Java Servlets for handling HTTP requests and responses.
  • JDBC for database operations.
  • MySQL (or any preferred relational database) for data storage.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) installed.
• Apache Tomcat or any other Java EE compatible web server.
• MySQL or any preferred relational database.
• IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse) for Java development.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/e-commerce-website.git

2. Import the Project:
   • Open your IDE and import the cloned project as a Maven or Gradle project.
3. Configure the Database:
   • Create a new database in your MySQL server.
   • Execute the provided SQL script (database.sql) to create the necessary tables.
   • Update the db.properties file with your database connection details.
4. Deploy to Server:
   • Build the project using your IDE or Maven/Gradle commands.
   • Deploy the generated WAR file to your Apache Tomcat server.
5. Run the Application:
   • Start your Tomcat server and navigate to http://localhost:8080/e-commerce-website to access the website.

Usage

• User Operations:

  • Register a new account or log in with existing credentials.
  • Browse products and add desired items to the shopping cart.
  • Proceed to checkout to place an order.

• Admin Operations:

  • Log in to the admin panel.
  • Manage products by adding, updating, or deleting items.
  • View and manage user information and order details.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you would like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Make your changes and commit them (git commit -m 'Add new feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
5. Open a pull request to the main branch of the original repository.

Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to me at (mailto:abhishekabu0155@gamil.com).

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Thank you for using this e-commerce website project! Happy coding!