MANAWADU-ELECTRONICS

Project Overview
MANAWADU-ELECTRONICS is an automated web platform designed for the buying and selling of electronic products. The platform provides customers with a seamless shopping experience, offering a wide range of innovative electronic devices.

Features

• User Registration and Login: Users can create an account, log in, and manage their profiles.
• Product Search and Categories: Browse products by categories and search for specific items.
• Shopping Cart: Add items to the cart and view selected products.
• Checkout: Complete purchases with a streamlined checkout process.
• Order Management: Users can view their order history and track orders.
• Responsive Design: The platform is mobile-friendly and adapts to various devices.

Technologies Used

• PHP: Backend development and server-side logic.
• MySQL: Database management to store user and product information.
• HTML/CSS: Frontend structure and styling.
• JavaScript: Dynamic elements and interactive features.
• Composer: Dependency management for PHP libraries.

How to Run the Project

Prerequisites

• PHP (version 7.x or above)
• MySQL (or a compatible database server)
• Composer for dependency management
• A web server (e.g., Apache or Nginx)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/YourUsername/MANAWADU-ELECTRONICS.git

2. Set Up the Database:

   • Import the electronics (1).sql file into your MySQL server to create the necessary database and tables.
   • Update the database credentials in the config.php file (if present).

3. Install Dependencies: Use Composer to install required PHP libraries:

   composer install

4. Run the Application:

   • Place the project in your web server's root directory (e.g., /var/www/html/ for Apache).
   • Access the application in a browser at http://localhost/MANAWADU-ELECTRONICS.

Folder Structure

• components/: Contains reusable PHP components.
• css/: Styling files.
• js/: JavaScript functionality.
• images/: Product and other images.
• uploaded_img/: Directory for uploaded images.
• Core PHP Files:
  • index.php: Homepage.
  • about.php, cart.php, checkout.php, etc.: Other functional pages.

Security Features

• Authentication: Secure user login and registration.
• Authorization: Access control based on user roles.
• Input Validation: Prevents SQL injection and XSS attacks.

Future Improvements

• Implement a payment gateway for online transactions.
• Add product reviews and ratings.
• Integrate real-time order tracking.

Contributors

• Tashini Monasha (Developer)

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Create this for Diploma final year project