Online Shopping App

Overview

The Online Shopping App is a web-based application that allows users to browse, search, and purchase products online. This project demonstrates the integration of Java Server Pages (JSP), Java Servlets, JDBC, and MySQL for building a robust and scalable e-commerce platform.

Features

• User registration and authentication
• Product browsing and searching
• Shopping cart functionality
• Secure checkout process
• Order history tracking
• Admin dashboard for managing products and orders

Technologies Used

• Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Back-end: JSP, Servlets
• Database: MySQL
• Connectivity: JDBC

Getting Started

Prerequisites

To run this project locally, you need to have the following software installed:

• JDK (Java Development Kit) - Java 8 or higher
• Apache Tomcat - Version 9.0 or higher
• MySQL - Version 5.7 or higher
• Eclipse IDE or any other Java IDE

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/hemanthsaich/OnlineShopingApp.git

2. Set up the database:

   • Create a database named shopping_db in MySQL.
   • Import the shopping_db.sql file located in the database folder of this project into the shoppingsystem database.
   • Update the database configuration in the db.properties file located in the src folder.

3. Configure the project in the IDE:

   • Open the project in Eclipse or any other IDE.
   • Add the Apache Tomcat server to the IDE and configure the project to run on it.
   • Right-click on the project, go to Properties > Java Build Path > Libraries, and add the MySQL JDBC driver to the project.

4. Run the project:

   • Start the Apache Tomcat server.
   • Deploy the project on the server.
   • Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/OnlineShopingApp.

Usage

1. User Registration:

   • New users can register by clicking on the "Sign Up" link and filling out the registration form.

2. Product Browsing:

   • Users can browse available products from the homepage.
   • Products are categorized.

3. Shopping Cart:

   • Users can add products to their shopping cart.
   • The cart displays all selected items with the total price.

4. Checkout:

   • Users can proceed to checkout from their shopping cart.
   • A secure payment gateway is simulated for completing purchases.

5. Order History:

   • Users can view their past orders and track order status.

6. Admin Dashboard:

   • Admin users can manage products, view orders, and update order statuses.