Project Overview
This project is designed to automate the management of a bookstore’s inventory and sales processes. Built using PHP, it employs the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture to separate concerns.
Key Features
- User Authentication: Provides secure access to the application for administrators and customers.
- Role-Based Access Control: Implements RBAC level 3 for granular control over user permissions.
- Product Catalog: Displays a wide range of books with detailed descriptions and pricing.
- Shopping Cart: Allows customers to add, remove, and update items in their cart.
- Checkout Process: Guides customers through the payment process with secure payment gateways.
- Order Tracking: Enables customers to track their orders and view order history.
- Inventory Management: Allows administrators to add, update, and delete book records.
- Customer Management: Facilitates the handling of customer information and order histories.
- Order Processing: Enables efficient processing of customer orders, including order creation, updating, and tracking.
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Technologies Used
- Frontend: Tailwind CSS for responsive and modern styling.
- Backend: PHP implementing the MVC architecture for structured code organization.
- Database: MySQL for data storage and retrieval.
Challenges & Solutions
During the development of this project, I encountered several challenges that I had to overcome:
- Database Design: Designing a normalized database schema to store complex relationships between entities.
- Security: Implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect user data.
- RBAC Implementation: Configuring role-based access control to manage user permissions effectively.
- Payment Gateway Integration: Integrating secure payment gateways to facilitate online transactions.
Conclusion
As a result of this project, I have gained valuable experience in building full-stack web applications using PHP and the MVC architecture. I have also improved my skills in database design, security implementation, and user experience design. This project has provided me with a solid foundation for developing e-commerce applications and managing complex data structures.