A comprehensive web-based e-commerce platform facilitating seamless book discovery, secure user authentication, and persistent shopping cart management.
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Important
Special thanks to Mega Satish for her meaningful contributions, guidance, and support that helped shape this work.
The Digital Bookstore is a responsive full-stack e-commerce solution developed to facilitate the systematic discovery and acquisition of literary artifacts. It integrates a relational database architecture with a dynamic frontend, providing users with a seamless shopping experience.
Developed as a mini-project for the Software Engineering Laboratory curriculum, this system demonstrates the practical application of server-side logic (PHP), database management (MySQL), and responsive UI design (Bootstrap).
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Research Impact & Certification
This project was published as a research paper in International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET) (Volume 9, Issue 7) and is also available as a preprint on viXra. The project received an official Publication Certificate for its research contribution to software engineering education.
| # | Resource | Description | Date | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Source Code | Complete web application source code | May 2021 | — |
| 2 | Technical Specification | System architecture and specifications | May 2021 | — |
| 3 | Project Timeline | Execution schedule and milestones | March 2021 | — |
| 4 | Publication Certificate | Recognition for project excellence | July 2021 | — |
| 5 | Project Diagrams | Planning and architectural visualizations | May 2021 | — |
| 6 | Software Engineering Lab | Computer Engineering Laboratory Repository | — | — |
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Database Interaction Efficiency
To optimize search responsiveness and prevent SQL bottlenecks, ensure that the books table is indexed on book_title and author_name. This significantly enhances retrieval speeds during high-concurrency discovery operations in the storefront.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Catalog | Real-time browsable inventory comprising diverse literary categories and author collections with high-resolution visual assets. |
| Intelligent Search | Advanced query engine supporting multi-attribute filtering by title, author, and category for efficient discovery. |
| Authentication System | Secure user enrollment and session management, providing personalized access to library resources and cart state. |
| Persistent Cart | Database-backed shopping cart facilitating cross-session persistence of selected artifacts and real-time total calculation. |
| Sorting & Filtering | Precision controls for organizing results based on price metrics (Low-to-High) and discount percentages. |
| Institutional Inquiries | Integrated communication portal for dispatching technical or research queries to administrative staff via SMTP. |
- Language: PHP 7.x+ (Procedural)
- Database: MySQL 5.x+
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 3.3.6, jQuery
- Server: Apache (XAMPP/WAMP)
DIGITAL-BOOKSTORE/
│
├── docs/ # Formal Documentation
│ └── SPECIFICATION.md # Technical Architecture & Specification
│
├── Mega/ # Archival Attribution Assets
│ ├── Filly.jpg # Companion (Filly)
│ └── Mega.png # Author Profile Image (Mega Satish)
│
├── Mini-Project/ # Research & Academic Assets
│ ├── Draft/ # Preliminary Research Data
│ │ └── DIGITAL BOOKSTORE.docx # Working Manuscript Draft
│ ├── Figures/ # System Diagrams & Visualizations
│ │ ├── Database Tables.jpg # Relational Schema Visualization
│ │ ├── Fig. (1) Process Model.png # SDLC Process Representation
│ │ ├── Fig. (2) Zero Level DFD.jpg # Context Level Data Flow Diagram
│ │ ├── Fig. (3) First Level DFD.jpg # Level 1 Data Flow Diagram
│ │ ├── Fig. (4) Second Level DFD.jpg # Level 2 Data Flow Diagram
│ │ ├── Fig. (5) Class Diagram.jpg # Object-Oriented Class Hierarchy
│ │ ├── Fig. (6) Sequence Diagram.jpg # System Interaction Timeline
│ │ ├── Fig. (7) Collaboration... # Object Communication Model
│ │ ├── Fig. (8) Statechart Diagram.jpg # Entity State Transitions
│ │ ├── Fig. (9) Activity Diagram.jpg # Operational Logic Workflow
│ │ ├── Fig. (10) Gantt Chart.jpg # Project Scheduling & Milestones
│ │ ├── Fig. (11) Use Case Diagram.jpg # Actor-System Interaction Model
│ │ └── Fig. (12) Flow Graph.jpg # Algorithmic Complexity Graph
│ ├── Amey_B-50_SE_Mini_Project_Timeline.pdf # Project Execution Schedule
│ ├── IJRASET-V9I7 - Digital Bookstore.pdf # Published Journal Research Paper
│ ├── IJRASET36609 - Digital Bookstore.pdf # Publication Certificate
│ └── Preprint - Digital Bookstore.pdf # Scholarly preprint version (viXra)
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├── Source Code/ # Full Stack Web Application
│ ├── css/ # Presentation Layer Stylesheets
│ ├── fonts/ # Typography & Iconography Assets
│ ├── img/ # UI Imagery & Inventory Assets
│ ├── js/ # Client-Side Logic & Libraries
│ ├── Author.php # Contributor-Specific Discovery
│ ├── Product.php # Taxonomy-Based Inventory View
│ ├── Result.php # Search Orchestration Layer
│ ├── bookstore.sql # Relational Database Schema
│ ├── cart.php # Shopping Cart Persistence
│ ├── dbconnect.php # Database Connection Liaison
│ ├── description.php # Artifact Detailed Presentation
│ ├── destroy.php # Session Lifecycle Termination
│ ├── index.php # Application Entry Gateway
│ ├── login.php # Identity Authentication Logic
│ ├── query.php # Inquiry Dispatch Pipeline
│ └── register.php # User Identity Provisioning
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├── .gitattributes # Global Git LFS & Endpoint Config
├── .gitignore # Asset Exclusion Manifest
├── CITATION.cff # Scholarly Citation Metadata
├── codemeta.json # Machine-Readable Project Metadata
├── LICENSE # Project Licensing Terms (MIT)
├── README.md # Comprehensive Archival Entrance
└── SECURITY.md # Vulnerability Exposure Policy%20Process%20Model.png)
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Ensure your local development environment meets the following requirements:
- Web Server: Apache (via XAMPP or WAMP).
- PHP: Version 7.x or higher.
- Database: MySQL 5.x or higher.
- Browser: Current production-grade web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
Warning
Legacy Dependencies & Security
This system is built using PHP 7.x and Bootstrap 3. For stable execution and educational reference, it is recommended to run this in a controlled local environment (e.g., XAMPP/WAMP) to align with the baseline server-side scripting and frontend framework requirements.
- Clone the Repository:
git clone https://github.com/Amey-Thakur/DIGITAL-BOOKSTORE.git
- Deploy Source Code:
- Locate the
Source Codedirectory. - Transfer the entire contents of
Source Codeto your server's deployment directory (e.g.,C:\xampp\htdocs\digital-bookstore\).
- Locate the
- Start Services: Launch Apache and MySQL via your environment control panel.
- Access phpMyAdmin: Navigate to
http://localhost/phpmyadmin/. - Create Database:
- Identifier:
digital_bookstore - Collation:
utf8_general_ci
- Identifier:
- Import Schema:
- Select the
digital_bookstoredatabase. - Import the
Source Code/bookstore.sqlscript into the repository.
- Select the
Update the database connection parameters in Source Code/dbconnect.php to match your local credentials.
$con = mysqli_connect("localhost", "root", "", "digital_bookstore");Access the platform via your local gateway: http://localhost/digital-bookstore/
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Full-Stack Digital Bookstore E-Commerce Platform
Experience the IJRASET-published research simulation featuring a comprehensive full-stack e-commerce ecosystem, detailed UML system architecture, and robust relational database management optimized for scalable book discovery.
This repository is openly shared to support learning and knowledge exchange across the academic community.
For Students
Use this mini-project as a reference for understanding full-stack e-commerce development, relational database integration with PHP/MySQL, and responsive UI design principles. The source code and research assets are documented to support self-paced learning and exploration of scalable web applications.
For Educators
This project may serve as a practical example or supplementary teaching resource for Software Engineering courses (CSC601 & CSL601). Attribution is appreciated when utilizing content.
For Researchers
The published paper and preprint provide insights into the system's architecture, the application of software engineering methodologies in e-commerce, and the researchers' approach to developing persistent digital marketplaces.
This repository and all linked academic content are made available under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for complete terms.
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Summary: You are free to share and adapt this content for any purpose, even commercially, as long as you provide appropriate attribution to the original author.
Copyright © 2021 Amey Thakur, Mega Satish
Created & Maintained by: Amey Thakur & Mega Satish
Academic Journey: Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering (2018-2022)
Institution: Terna Engineering College, Navi Mumbai
University: University of Mumbai
This project features the Digital Bookstore, a web-based e-commerce utility developed as a 6th Semester Mini-Project. It explores the synergy between dynamic web interfaces and relational data management in a commercial context.
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Grateful acknowledgment to Mega Satish for her exceptional collaboration and scholarly partnership during the development of this project. Her constant support, technical clarity, and dedication to software quality were instrumental in achieving the system's functional objectives. Learning alongside her was a transformative experience; her thoughtful approach to problem-solving and steady encouragement turned complex requirements into meaningful learning moments. This work reflects the growth and insights gained from our side-by-side academic journey. Thank you, Mega, for everything you shared and taught along the way.
Grateful acknowledgment to the faculty members of the Department of Computer Engineering at Terna Engineering College for their guidance and instruction in Software Engineering. Their expertise in system modeling and lifecycle management helped me develop a strong understanding of professional software development methodologies.
Special thanks to the mentors and peers whose encouragement, discussions, and support contributed meaningfully to this learning endeavor.
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