This e-commerce web application, built using .NET 8 and C#, exemplifies best coding practices such as dependency injection and N-tier architecture.
The application serves as a versatile platform for selling books and games, designed to cater to both administrators and customers. Administrators have comprehensive control over product and category management, as well as user administration, while users enjoy a seamless shopping experience from product selection to checkout. Built using the latest .NET 8 framework, this application showcases modern web development practices and technological integrations that enhance functionality and user engagement. The design and implementation of this e-commerce platform focus on delivering a robust and scalable solution capable of handling a diverse range of e-commerce activities. From browsing and managing an extensive catalog of products to executing secure financial transactions, the application addresses all critical aspects of online retail. It is meticulously crafted to ensure that administrators can easily manage the backend processes while providing users with a smooth, intuitive shopping experience that is consistent across all devices. This dual focus on administrative control and user satisfaction makes the platform highly effective for both managing and growing an online store.
- Admin Dashboard: Allows admins to create, update, and delete products and categories, as well as manage user accounts.
- User Shopping Experience: Users can browse products, add them to their cart, and proceed through a secure checkout process.
- Payment Integration: Utilizes Stripe for handling payments, ensuring a safe and reliable transaction process.
- Email Integration: Incorporates SendGrid to manage email communications effectively, facilitating automated order confirmations and alerts.
- Backend Development: Built on .NET 8 and structured around N-tier architecture to enhance modularity and maintainability. The backend is implemented in C#, using dependency injection to manage dependencies cleanly and efficiently. This setup ensures robust data handling and integration with various services like Stripe and SendGrid.
- Frontend Development: The user interface is developed using ASP.NET, designed to provide a responsive and user-friendly experience. It supports interactions such as product browsing, cart management, and secure checkout, while adapting smoothly to various devices to ensure consistent user experience across all platforms.
- Implementing Secure Payment Processing: Integrating Stripe required ensuring that the payment process was not only smooth but also secure, complying with the latest standards in online transactions.
- Scalability and Maintenance: Building the app with scalability in mind, using N-tier architecture to effectively separate concerns and make the application easier to manage and scale.
- User Role Management: Developing a robust system to handle different levels of user permissions and ensuring that administrative features were securely accessible only to admins.