EBook E-commerce Application

Welcome to the EBook e-commerce application repository! This project is a complete online bookstore built using ASP.NET Core MVC, Entity Framework Core, and ASP.NET Core Identity. It aims to demonstrate the capabilities of ASP.NET Core in creating a robust and scalable e-commerce platform.

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Features
3. Requirements
4. Setup
5. Usage
6. Project Structure
7. Contributing

Overview

EBook is an e-commerce application designed to sell books online. It includes a variety of features typical of modern e-commerce websites, such as user authentication, product management, shopping cart, and order processing. The application is built using the latest technologies provided by .NET Core.

Features

• User Authentication and Authorization: Register, login, and manage user roles.
• Product Management: CRUD operations for books.
• Shopping Cart: Add books to the cart and manage cart items.
• Order Processing: Checkout and order history.
• Payment Integration: Stripe payment gateway integration.
• Responsive Design: Built with Bootstrap v5 for a responsive user interface.
• Admin Dashboard: Manage users, roles, and book inventory.
• Email Notifications: Send email notifications for various actions.

Requirements

To run this project, you need the following tools:

• Visual Studio 2022
• .NET 8 SDK
• SQL Server Management Studio
• Node.js (for frontend dependencies)

Setup

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/NANITH777/EBook.git
   cd your-repo-name

2. Set Up the Database:

   • Open SQL Server Management Studio and create a new database named EBook.
   • Update the connection string in appsettings.json to match your SQL Server configuration.

3. Apply Migrations:

   dotnet ef database update

4. Install Frontend Dependencies:

   cd EBook
   npm install

5. Run the Application:

   • Open the solution in Visual Studio.
   • Restore NuGet packages.
   • Run the project.

Usage

Once the application is running, you can access it at https://localhost:7280/. Use the admin dashboard to manage books, users, and orders. Regular users can browse books, add them to the cart, and complete purchases.

Project Structure

• /EBook: Main project directory.
  • /Controllers: MVC controllers.
  • /Models: Entity models and view models.
  • /Views: Razor views.
  • /wwwroot: Static files (CSS, JavaScript, images).
  • /Data: Database context and migrations.
  • /Services: Business logic and service classes.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit issues and pull requests to enhance the project.

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This README provides an overview and guide to the EBook e-commerce project. It includes information on setting up, using, and deploying the application, as well as a detailed look at the project structure.