ShopifyApplication

This Spring Boot shopping application provides a comprehensive e-commerce experience, allowing users to browse products, manage their carts, place orders, and complete secure payments. Admins have access to order management and receive notifications for real-time updates on new orders.

Features

I. User Features

1. User Registration and Login

• Users can register an account, log in, and securely manage their profile.
• Passwords are encrypted for security, and session management ensures only logged-in users can place orders.

2. Product Catalog with Categories

• Products are organized into categories for easy browsing.
• Detailed product pages include descriptions, pricing, and options for adding items to the cart.

3. Shopping Cart

• Users can add products to their cart, view the selected items, adjust quantities, and remove items.
• Cart totals update in real-time based on item selections, making it easy to review before checkout.

4. Checkout and Payment Integration

• Integrated payment system for completing purchases.
• Secure payment gateway ensures that all transactions are handled with encrypted data.
• Upon successful payment, users receive a confirmation message, and the order is saved to their order history.

5. Order History

• Users can view their previous purchases with details on items, dates, and transaction status.
• This feature adds convenience and enables users to reorder or track past orders.

6. Notifications

• Users receive an order confirmation email upon completing a purchase.
• Real-time notifications for status updates ensure a seamless customer experience.

II. Admin Features

1. Order Management Dashboard

• Admins can view all orders, including pending, completed, and canceled statuses.
• Order details are displayed in a user-friendly dashboard, enabling efficient management.

2. Email Notifications

• Admins receive real-time email notifications when a new order is placed.
• Notifications include order details and customer information, allowing quick action.

3. Product Management

• Admins can manage product listings, including adding, updating, and deleting items.
• The inventory management system keeps product information organized and up-to-date.

4. Responsive and Enhanced UI

• The interface is built with Thymeleaf templates and is responsive for mobile and desktop views.
• Bootstrap, Javascript and CSS framework is used to enhance styling and create a seamless, user-friendly experience.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, JPA
• Frontend: Thymeleaf, Bootstrap
• Database: MySQL
• Payment Integration: Secure payment API integrated at checkout
• Email Notifications: SMTP integration for sending user and admin emails

Setup Instructions

1.Clone the repository:

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• git clone https://github.com/yourusername/shopping-application.git

2. Navigate to the project directory and install dependencies:

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• cd shopping-application
• ./mvnw clean install

3. Run the application:

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• ./mvnw spring-boot:run

4. Access the application at http://localhost:8080.

5. Configuration

• Email Notification Setup
• Configure email SMTP settings in application.properties to enable email notifications:

6. properties

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• spring.mail.host=smtp.example.com
• spring.mail.port=587
• spring.mail.username=your-email@example.com
• spring.mail.password=your-email-password
• spring.mail.properties.mail.smtp.auth=true
• spring.mail.properties.mail.smtp.starttls.enable=true

Usage

1. User Journey

• Account Creation: Register and log in.
• Browse Products: Explore categories and view individual product details.
• Add to Cart: Select items and adjust quantities.
• Checkout: Complete payment to finalize the purchase.
• Order Confirmation: Receive a confirmation email with order details.
• Order History: View previous purchases.

2. Admin Journey

• Order Monitoring: Receive an email notification upon order placement.
• Order Management: Use the dashboard to manage and update orders.
• Product Updates: Add or update products in the catalog.

Future Enhancements

• Advanced Product Filtering and Search: Adding filters by price, ratings, etc.
• Customer Reviews: Allow users to review products post-purchase.
• Wishlist Feature: Enable users to save items for later.
• Multi-language Support: Localize the app for a global user base.
• Advanced Analytics: Track sales trends, customer demographics, and top products on an admin dashboard.