/MVCWebApp-EShopping-Card

Primary LanguageCSS

# E-commerce Application

Description

This project is a full-stack e-commerce application built with ASP.NET Core MVC, leveraging Entity Framework for database interaction and Microsoft Azure for cloud deployment (optional). It offers a user-friendly platform for selling and managing products, with secure user authentication and a comprehensive admin dashboard.

Features

  • Multi-Layered Architecture (NTier) with Repository Pattern and Unit of Work:
    • Ensures maintainability, code clarity, and efficient database interaction.
  • Entity Framework:
    • Simplifies object-relational mapping for a productive development experience.
  • Microsoft ASP Identity:
    • Provides robust user authentication and authorization for secure application access.
  • Comprehensive Admin Dashboard:
    • Offers centralized application management, including product management, user management, and order processing.
  • Enhanced User Experience:
    • Integrates jQuery Datatables for user-friendly data visualization and interaction with sorting, filtering, and pagination.
    • Employs Toaster JS for non-intrusive user feedback.
  • Pagination for Large Datasets:
    • Handles large datasets efficiently, preventing user interface overload.
  • Stripe Integration:
    • Facilitates secure online payments for a smooth user experience.
  • Microsoft Azure Cloud Deployment (Optional):
    • Scales the application for growth and provides reliable hosting (if applicable).

Installation

Prerequisites:

  • Visual Studio 2022 or later with ASP.NET and web development workload
  • Microsoft SQL Server (or a compatible database management system)
  • A Stripe account (for payment processing)
  • (Optional) Microsoft Azure account (for cloud deployment)

Instructions:

  1. Clone this repository: git clone https://github.com/Mahmoud-1010/MVCWebApp-EShopping-Card.git
  2. Open the solution in Visual Studio.
  3. Update the appsettings.json file with your database connection string and Stripe API keys.
  4. (Optional) Configure Microsoft Azure deployment settings (if applicable).
  5. Build and run the application.

Usage

  1. Run the Application: Press F5 in Visual Studio to start the application locally.
  2. User Registration: Create an account to access the platform.
  3. Product Browsing: Browse through available products.
  4. Shopping Cart Management: Add and remove items from your shopping cart.
  5. Secure Checkout: Proceed to checkout and securely complete your purchase using Stripe.
  6. Admin Dashboard (if applicable): Log in as an administrator to manage products, users, and orders.