Development of e–commerce platform

SYNOPSIS REPORT

On

Development of an e-commerce website

Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY In COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Submitted by:

• Name: Sneha Dhakar

Roll No.: BETN1DS23024
• Name: Rahul Dhakar
Roll No.: BETN1DS23011
• Name: Lovelesh Gupta
Roll No.: BETN1DS23025
Submitted to : Mrs. Keerti shrivastava

Department of Computer Science and Applications School of Engineering and

Technology `ITM University Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Project Overview
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Title: Development of an E-Commerce Platform
Topic: Creating a robust and scalable e-commerce platform to enhance online retail experiences,
streamline business operations, and provide a seamless interface for customers and vendors.
Objective: The objective of this project is to design, develop, and implement an e-commerce
platform that supports a wide range of functionalities such as product catalog management,
shopping cart operations, secure transactions, order management, and customer relationship
management (CRM).
Scope:
• Develop a fully functional e-commerce website with responsive design.
• Implement a backend that handles secure user authentication, data management, and
transactions.
• Incorporate payment gateways and order processing modules.
• Provide a user-friendly front-end for both customers and administrators.
• Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure a seamless and bug-free experience.

1. Requirement Elicitation and Analysis

The requirements for the development of the e-commerce platform were collected through
various elicitation techniques, such as:
• Stakeholder Interviews: Conducted with potential users (customers, administrators, and
vendors) to gather functional and non-functional requirements.
• Workshops: Sessions with stakeholders to understand their needs, priorities, and pain
points in the current online shopping experience.
• Surveys and Questionnaires: Gathered data on user preferences, desired features, and
overall expectations for an e-commerce site.
Key Requirements Identified:
• Functional Requirements:
o User Registration and Authentication o
Product Catalog Management o Shopping Cart
and Checkout o Secure Payment Processing o
Order Tracking and Management o Customer
Support and Feedback System

• Non-Functional Requirements:
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o High Scalability and Performance o
Security and Data Privacy Compliance o
Cross-Platform Compatibility o User-friendly
Interface and Accessibility o Robust Data
Backup and Recovery Mechanisms
2. System Design and Implementation
The system design for the e-commerce platform involves the creation of both front-end and
back-end architectures that support the defined requirements.
Architecture Overview:
• Frontend: Developed using HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks such as React or
Angular to ensure a responsive and dynamic user interface.
• Backend: Utilized Node.js or Django for handling server-side operations, with a
RESTful API layer for communication between the front end and back end.
• Database: Implemented a relational database such as PostgreSQL or MySQL for storing
user data, product details, orders, and transactions.
• Third-Party Integrations: Payment gateways like PayPal or Stripe for secure financial
transactions, and email services for notifications and updates.
Implementation Strategy:
• Followed an Agile methodology, allowing iterative development and feedback.
• Divided the development into modules for user management, product management, order
processing, and payment handling.
• Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines were set up for automatic
testing and deployment of code.
3. System Architecture
The system architecture follows a three-tier model:
1. Presentation Layer: The user interface, accessed via web browsers or mobile devices.
2. Application Layer: The business logic handling user requests, transactions, and other
operations.
3. Data Layer: Manages data storage and retrieval through a secure and optimized
database.

Architecture Diagram:
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• The architecture diagram includes components such as user interface, web server,
application server, database server, and third-party services.
4. Unit and Integration Testing
To ensure a reliable and robust e-commerce platform, a detailed testing strategy
was implemented. Unit Testing:
• Focused on testing individual components or modules like user authentication, product
management, and payment processing.
• Tools such as Jest, Mocha, or PyTest were used for automated unit tests.
• Each module was tested against various test cases, covering edge cases, error handling,
and normal use cases.
Integration Testing:
• Performed to validate the interaction between different modules, such as communication
between the front end and back end, and API interactions with third-party services.
• Employed tools like Selenium and Postman for testing end-to-end functionality.
• Ensured that data flow, user interactions, and transaction processes functioned as
expected across all components.
Testing Outcomes:
• Identified and resolved issues such as incorrect data handling, security vulnerabilities,
and performance bottlenecks.
• Repeated tests until the platform was stable, secure, and performant.
Conclusion
The development of this e-commerce platform has successfully integrated modern design
principles and robust technology stacks to create a scalable, user-friendly online retail solution.
The system supports various functionalities, ensuring a smooth experience for users while
maintaining high performance and security standards. Further improvements could involve the
addition of AI-driven product recommendations, voice search capabilities, and advanced
analytics for business insights.

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