A MINOR PROJECT REPORT

On
E-Commerce Bookstore Website using
MEAN Stack

Submitted by

Satyajit Chowdhury (10800221021)

Sayan Kundu (10800221023)
Arghya Singha (10800221058)
Arnab Chakraborty (10800221086)

Submitted to
Asansol Engineering College
in partial fulfilment of the Requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Technology
(Information Technology)
Under the guidance of
Mr. Amit Kumar Jha (Assistant Professor)

Information Technology
Asansol Engineering College
Asansol

Affiliated to

MAULANA ABUL KALAM AZAD UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

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 CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project report on E-Commerce Bookstore Website using MEAN Stack is the
bonafide work of Satyajit Chowdhury (10800221021), Sayan Kundu (10800221023), Arghya
Singha (10800221058), and Arnab Chakraborty (10800221086) who carried out the project work
under my supervision.

Mr. Amit Kumar Jha Dr. Avishek Banerjee, HOD

(Assistant Professor) Information Technology

Information Technology
Asansol Engineering College
Asansol

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is our great privilege to express my profound and sincere gratitude to our Project Supervisor, Mr.
Amit Kumar Jha (Assistant Professor) for providing us with very cooperative and precious
guidance at every stage of the present project work being carried out under his/her supervision. His
valuable advice and instructions in carrying out the present study have been a very rewarding
and pleasurable experience that has greatly benefitted us throughout our work.

We would also like to pay our heartiest thanks and gratitude to Dr. Avishek Banerjee, HoD, and all
the faculty members of the Department of Information Technology, Asansol Engineering
College for various suggestions being provided in attaining success in our work.

Finally, we would like to express our deep sense of gratitude to our parents for their constant motivation
and support throughout our work.

……………………………………………
(SATYAJIT CHOWDHURY)

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(SAYAN KUNDU)

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(ARGHYA SINGHA)

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(ARNAB CHAKRABORTY)

Date: 21/01/2025 4th Year

Place: Asansol Information Technology

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 CONTENT

Certificate ……………………………………………………………………………… 2

Acknowledgement ……………………………………………………………………... 3

Content …………………………………………………………………………………. 4

List of Figures ………………………………………………………………….. 5

Project Synopsis ………………………………………………………………………... 6 - 13

1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………….. 14 – 16

2. Project Details …………………………………………………………………... 16 – 28

2.1 Software Requ… …………………………………………………... 16 – 17
2.2 Hardware Requirements……………………………………………………... 17
2.3 Description of Technology Use……………………………………………... 17 – 18
2.4 Entity Relationship Diagram……... ………………………………………… 19
2.5 Data Flow Diagram ..………………………………………………………... 20
2.6 Flow Chart Diagram……... …………………………………………………. 21 – 22
2.7 Web Designing ….....………………………………………………………... 20 – 26
2.8 Web Interface ……………..……... ………………………………………… 26 – 28

3. Conclusion and Future Works …………………………………………………... 29 – 30

4. Reference ………………………………………………………………………… 30 – 31
 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Number

1 Data Flow Diagram level 0

2 Data Flow Diagram level 1

3 Data Flow Diagram level 2.1

4 Data Flow Diagram level 2.2

5 Entity Relationship Diagram

 PROJECT SYNOPSIS

Overview:
The E-bookstore is a comprehensive e-commerce platform designed to sell digital books online.
Leveraging the power of the MEAN stack, the application offers a seamless, responsive, and scalable
experience for users, allowing them to browse, purchase, and download e-books effortlessly.
Key Features:

1. User Authentication and Authorization:

• Sign-Up/Login: Users can register and log in using email or social media accounts.
• Role-Based Access: Admins can manage books, users, and transactions, while customers can
browse and purchase e-books.

2. Book Catalog:
• Dynamic Listing: Books are listed with details like title, author, price, genre, and rating.
• Search and Filters: Users can search books by title, author, genre, or price range and apply filters
for more refined results.

3. Shopping Cart and Wishlist:

• Add to Cart/Wishlist: Users can add books to their cart or wishlist for future purchases.
• Checkout Process: A streamlined process for users to review their cart, apply discount codes, and
complete purchases.

4. Payment Gateway Integration:

• Secure Payments: Integration with popular payment gateways like PayPal or Stripe ensures secure
transactions.
• Order Confirmation: Users receive an email confirmation and can download e-books
immediately after purchase.

5. Admin Dashboard:
• Book Management: Admins can add, update, or remove books, including uploading cover images
and setting prices.
• User Management: View and manage user accounts, including banning users or resetting
passwords.
• Order Tracking: View and manage customer orders, including refunds and customer inquiries.

6. Reviews and Ratings:

• User Feedback: Customers can leave reviews and rate books, helping other users make informed
decisions.
• Admin Moderation: Admins can moderate reviews to ensure quality content.

7. Responsive Design:
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: The app is fully responsive, ensuring a smooth experience on
desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

8. Analytics and Reporting:

• Sales Reports: Admins can view detailed sales reports, track revenue, and analyze trends.
• User Behavior: Insights into user behavior, popular books, and most active users.
Technology Stack:
• MongoDB: For storing user data, book details, and transaction history.
• Express.js: Handling server-side logic, including API routes for managing users, books, and
orders.
• Angular.js: Providing a dynamic and interactive user interface for both customers and admins.
• Node.js: Serving as the backend server, managing API requests, user sessions, and payment
processing.
 INTRODUCTION

This project focuses on building an advanced online bookstore platform using the MEAN stack
(MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js). It aims to deliver a seamless and intuitive shopping
experience for customers and an efficient management system for bookstore administrators. By
leveraging the strengths of MongoDB for data storage, Express.js for server-side operations, Angular
for dynamic front-end development, and Node.js for high performance, the platform aims to provide
not only core e-commerce functionality but also innovative features like personalized book
recommendations, social media integration, and mobile responsiveness. This will result in a modern,
scalable, and user-centric online bookstore.

Key Points:

1. MongoDB for Data Management: MongoDB will be utilized for its scalability and flexibility,
storing large datasets including book information (titles, authors, genres), user profiles, transaction
histories, and reviews. This NoSQL database ensures easy retrieval of user and product data with high
performance.

2. Express.js for Server-Side Logic: The Express.js framework, built on top of Node.js, will be
responsible for handling routing and API calls. It allows for easy management of requests and
responses, providing a structured way to interact with the front-end interface and manage user
interactions like registration, login, and order processing.

3. Angular for Dynamic UI: The Angular framework will drive the user interface, creating a smooth,
responsive experience with dynamic content loading. Features like product search, sorting, and
browsing will be streamlined to offer an engaging customer experience with interactive elements.

4. Node.js for Scalability: Node.js's non-blocking, event-driven architecture ensures that the online
bookstore can efficiently handle a large number of users simultaneously without compromising
performance, ensuring smooth operation even with growing demand.

5. Personalized User Experience: The platform will include features like personalized book
recommendations based on user behavior and past purchases. Advanced algorithms can suggest books,
enhancing the customer shopping experience.

6. Mobile Responsiveness: The online bookstore will be fully mobile-responsive, ensuring that it
offers a seamless experience on smartphones and tablets. Given the increasing mobile internet usage,
this will cater to a wider range of customers.

7. Integration with Social Media: Social media integration will allow users to share their favorite
books, provide reviews, and connect their social profiles, making the platform more interactive and
social, enhancing customer engagement and driving user-generated content.
 PROJECT DETAILS

TOOLS USED IN THIS PROJECT

This project involves the development of a fully functional online bookstore using the MEAN
stack:

● MongoDB: MongoDB is a highly flexible and scalable NoSQL database designed to handle large
volumes of unstructured data. It uses a document-oriented model, storing data in JSON-like BSON
format, which makes it ideal for modern applications with dynamic schemas. With its ability to
efficiently query and manage diverse data types, MongoDB supports high-performance operations
and is well-suited for applications requiring real-time data access, such as e-commerce platforms,
content management systems, and analytics tools.

● Express.js: Express.js is a lightweight and flexible Node.js web application framework that
simplifies server-side development. It provides robust tools for building APIs, handling HTTP
requests and responses, and managing application routing. Known for its minimalistic approach,
Express.js is highly customizable, making it ideal for developing scalable and dynamic web
applications. It acts as the backbone of the server, ensuring efficient communication between the
front-end and back-end of modern web applications.

● Angular: Angular is a powerful, open-source front-end framework developed by Google, designed

for building dynamic and responsive web applications. It uses a component-based architecture and
two-way data binding to create rich, interactive user interfaces with seamless data updates. Equipped
with features like dependency injection and modular development, Angular simplifies complex
application structures and ensures efficient performance. It’s particularly well-suited for single-page
applications (SPAs) that demand fast and engaging user experiences.

● Node.js: Node.js is a fast, lightweight, and scalable JavaScript runtime built on Google’s V8 engine,
enabling developers to execute JavaScript on the server side. It uses a non-blocking, event-driven
architecture, making it ideal for building high-performance applications that handle numerous
concurrent connections. Node.js excels in real-time data-heavy applications, such as chat apps and
online gaming, and is widely used for creating scalable, cross-platform, and modern web applications.
PROJECT GOALS

1. Develop a robust and scalable e-commerce platform: Developing a robust and scalable e-
commerce bookstore platform involves integrating advanced technologies to ensure a seamless
user experience and efficient operations. The platform leverages a dynamic front-end for
interactive browsing, a flexible back-end for managing vast book inventories, and a reliable
database for storing user and transaction data securely. Features like personalized
recommendations, mobile responsiveness, and secure payment gateways enhance functionality
and user engagement. With scalability at its core, the platform is designed to handle increasing
user demand while maintaining high performance and reliability. This ensures a modern,
efficient, and engaging online book-shopping experience.

2. Provide a seamless and engaging user experience: Providing a seamless and engaging user
experience focuses on creating an intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing interface that
ensures easy navigation and interaction. Features like personalized recommendations, efficient
search functionality, and quick-loading pages enhance user satisfaction. A mobile-friendly
design ensures accessibility across devices, while secure payment gateways build trust and
reliability. Real-time updates and interactive elements, such as customer reviews and ratings,
further enrich the experience. Together, these aspects create a user-centric platform that keeps
customers engaged and satisfied.

3. Offer a wide range of features: The e-commerce bookstore platform offers a comprehensive
range of features to enhance the shopping experience. It includes an extensive book catalog,
showcasing a wide variety of genres, authors, and formats to cater to diverse customer
preferences. The user-friendly search and filtering system allows customers to easily find books
based on categories, popularity, ratings, or price. Each book has detailed product pages with
essential information like synopsis, author bio, reviews, and availability. A secure online
checkout ensures a safe and straightforward transaction process, while user accounts allow
customers to track orders and manage their preferences. The optional personalized
recommendations feature suggests books based on browsing and purchase history, improving the
overall shopping experience. These features combine to create a highly efficient, secure, and
engaging online bookstore platform.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for building an eCommerce bookstore platform
using the MEAN stack involves a structured series of phases to ensure efficient development,
delivery, and maintenance of the platform. The MEAN stack includes MongoDB, Express.js,
Angular, and Node.js, which work together seamlessly for both front-end and back-end development.
Below is an outline of the SDLC for such a project:

1. Planning: In the planning phase, the scope and objectives of the online bookstore are defined. The
features like product catalog, search and filtering, user accounts, personalized recommendations, and
secure checkout are mapped out. Requirements gathering involves discussions with stakeholders,
end-users, and business analysts to ensure the platform meets market expectations and provides a
user-centric experience.

2. Feasibility Study: During the feasibility study, the project team assesses whether the platform can
be effectively built using the MEAN stack. Factors like performance, scalability, security, and
integration of MongoDB for data storage, Express.js for handling API requests, Angular for dynamic
front-end development, and Node.js for high performance and concurrent processing are evaluated.
Technical resources, team capabilities, and the project's timeline are also considered.

3. Design: The design phase involves creating both high-level architecture and detailed system
designs. The database schema using MongoDB is designed, with consideration for scalability and
flexibility. API routing and architecture are outlined using Express.js, ensuring efficient client-server
communication. Angular components are designed for an interactive, user-friendly front-end
interface. The security model, including data encryption and secure payment gateway integration, is
planned, while the platform’s look and feel are created through wireframes and mockups.

4. Development: The development phase is where the actual coding of the platform takes place.

• Back-end: Node.js and Express.js are used to build RESTful APIs for handling various
operations such as product search, user authentication, order placement, and managing user
accounts and data in MongoDB. Business logic and database operations are implemented at this
stage.
• Front-end: Angular is employed to develop a dynamic user interface with features like product
browsing, filtering, user accounts, reviews, and seamless transitions. The front-end communicates
with the back-end APIs to perform operations like retrieving product data, adding to cart, etc.
• Integration: Integration of secure online checkout systems, payment gateways (like Stripe or
PayPal), and customer email notifications are done in this phase.

5. Testing: In this phase, various testing techniques are used to ensure that the platform is functional,
reliable, and secure.

• Unit testing: Individual functions and components (e.g., book search, cart, order processing) are
tested using tools like Mocha or Jasmine.
• Integration testing: The connection between the front-end, back-end, and the database is tested
to ensure proper data exchange.
• End-to-end testing: The entire platform is tested for bugs, broken links, transaction issues, and
UI responsiveness across different devices.
• Security testing: Secure data transmission, payment processing, and user information encryption
are checked to avoid vulnerabilities.
6. Deployment: After passing testing, the platform is deployed to a production environment. It is hosted
on a cloud service (e.g., AWS, Heroku, or DigitalOcean) where the entire system is made live.
Continuous deployment pipelines are set up for easy updates and deployment of future features. Data
backup and server monitoring are put in place to ensure stability.

7. Maintenance & Upgrades: After deployment, the platform enters the maintenance phase. The
platform undergoes regular updates to introduce new features, fix bugs, and improve performance based
on user feedback. Monitoring of user activity and system health is done to ensure smooth operation. This
phase involves handling customer issues, improving security measures, and optimizing system
performance over time.

By following this structured SDLC approach, using the MEAN stack, an eCommerce bookstore can be
developed efficiently while ensuring the platform remains scalable, responsive, and user-friendly.
DATABASE DESIGN

The given ER diagram represents a database design for an online book store. It includes several
entities and their relationships:

• Customer: Stores details like Customer_id, Customer_name, Customer_address, and

Customer_contact. Customers can make orders.

• Order: Contains Order_no, Order_date, and Order_amount. Orders are made by customers and
are associated with tracking details.

• Tracking Detail: Contains Tracking_no and Courier_name to monitor the delivery status of an
order.

• Book Order Website: Acts as the central hub managed by an Admin, containing books, and
connected to publishers and customers.

• Books: Includes attributes such as Book_id, Book_title, Book_price, and Book_status. Books are
written by authors and published by publishers.

• Author: Stores details like Author_id, Author_name, Author_subject, and Author_qualification.

Each author writes books.

• Publisher: Includes Publisher_id, Publisher_name, Contact_no, and Publisher_country.

Publishers release books.

• Admin: Includes Admin_id, Admin_name, and Admin_role. Admins manage the book order
website.

The relationships define how these entities interact, e.g., customers make orders, orders contain
books, books are written by authors, and published by publishers, while the website is managed by
admins. This structure ensures efficient management of an online bookstore.
 TARGET

This project focuses on creating an e-commerce platform for a bookstore using the MEAN stack
. (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, and Node.js), ensuring a scalable and efficient architecture. It offers a
user-friendly interface for customers to browse, search, and purchase books while providing management
tools for the bookstore. Key features include:

1. User Authentication: Ensures secure access for customers and admins.

2. Product Catalog Management: Simplifies adding, updating, and categorizing books.

3. Shopping Cart Functionality: Allows seamless selection and purchase of books.

4. Order Tracking: Provides real-time updates on order status.

5. Secure Payment Processing: Guarantees safe transactions for users.

6. Code Reusability: Enabled by the MEAN stack for rapid development.

7. Enhanced User Experience: Aims to improve both customer satisfaction and bookstore operations.
 PROJECT SCOPE

● Frontend Development:

○Design and implement user interface using Angular.

○Develop components for product listing, product details, shopping cart, checkout, user accounts, and
other necessary features.
○Integrate with the backend API.
○Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness.

● Backend Development:

○Develop RESTful APIs using Express.js and Node.js.

○Implement data models and database interactions using MongoDB.
○Handle user authentication and authorization.
○Process orders and manage payments.
○Implement email notifications for order confirmations and other events.

● Database Design:

○Design and implement the MongoDB database schema for storing book data, user data, orders, and
other relevant information.
BENEFITS

1. Full-Stack JavaScript
• Seamless Development: MEAN uses JavaScript for both client-side and server-side development,
enabling a unified programming language across the entire stack.
• Easier Learning Curve: Developers can focus on mastering a single language (JavaScript), reducing
the complexity of managing multiple technologies.

2. Scalability and Flexibility

• Scalable Architecture: MongoDB’s schema-less design and Node.js’s non-blocking I/O
capabilities allow the system to handle high traffic and large datasets efficiently.
• Horizontal Scalability: MongoDB supports horizontal scaling, which is essential for accommodating
a growing inventory of books and increasing user traffic.

3. Rapid Development
• Reusable Code: With Angular on the front-end and Node.js on the back-end, the MEAN stack
allows code to be reused and shared between the layers of the application.
• Rich Ecosystem: The availability of open-source libraries and modules speeds up development and
reduces time to market.

4. Real-Time Features
• Live Updates: Node.js supports WebSockets for real-time functionalities such as live notifications,
inventory updates, or chat features, which are valuable for enhancing user experience.
• Fast API Responses: Node.js ensures low latency for API requests, essential for dynamic e-
commerce applications.

5. Cost-Effectiveness
• Open Source: All MEAN stack components are open-source, reducing licensing costs.
• Single Team for Development: The use of a single language (JavaScript) eliminates the need for
separate teams for front-end and back-end development.

6. Efficient Data Management

• NoSQL Flexibility: MongoDB is a NoSQL database that stores data in a JSON-like format, making
it easier to manage dynamic and hierarchical data structures, such as book categories, user reviews,
and order histories.
• High Availability: MongoDB supports features like replication and sharding for high availability
and robust performance.

7. Responsive User Interface

• Dynamic Front-End: Angular provides a highly responsive and interactive user interface, perfect
for creating a smooth shopping experience.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Angular-based front-end ensures compatibility across various devices,
including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

8. Performance
• Asynchronous Operations: Node.js handles multiple requests simultaneously with its event-driven
architecture, enhancing application performance.
• Caching: Node.js can cache frequently accessed data in memory to speed up responses.
 CONCLUSION

The e-commerce bookstore project using the MEAN stack successfully demonstrates the development
of a robust, scalable, and user-friendly platform for online book shopping and management. It leverages
modern web technologies to address the needs of both customers and bookstore administrators, offering
an efficient and seamless experience. By combining MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, and Node.js, the
project ensures fast development, flexibility, and ease of maintenance, making it a scalable solution for
growing businesses.

Key points of the conclusion:

• Robust Architecture: The MEAN stack ensures a powerful and efficient backend and frontend
integration.

• User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies browsing, purchasing, and order tracking for customers.

• Efficient Management: Streamlines inventory, order, and catalog management for administrators.

• Secure and Reliable: Incorporates robust security measures for user authentication and payment
processing.

• Scalability: The modular design supports future enhancements and increased user traffic.

• Enhanced User Experience: Delivers a seamless and satisfying online shopping experience.

• Real-World Application: Demonstrates the practicality of using the MEAN stack for e-commerce
solutions.
 REFERENCES

1. GeeksforGeeks
● Article: Bookstore Ecommerce App using MEAN Stack
● URL: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/bookstore-ecommerce-app-using-mean-stack/
● Description: This article provides a step-by-step guide on building a basic bookstore
application using the MEAN stack. It covers setting up the project, creating the backend with
Node.js and Express.js, building the frontend with Angular, and connecting to the MongoDB
database.

2. GitHub Repositories (Search for "MEAN Stack Bookstore" or similar)

● Description: GitHub hosts numerous open-source projects. You can find various MEAN Stack
bookstore implementations by searching for relevant keywords.

3. ChatGPT By OpenAI

4. Gemini By Alphabet

5. Claude By Anthropic