Description
---summary: Designed and built a fully functional e-commerce platform for footwear using C# ASP.NET MVC architecture. This coursework project demonstrates proficiency in web development frameworks, database integration, user authentication, and shopping cart functionality while following industry best practices.
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---date:31-05-2021
---tag: ASP.NET, C#, MVC
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Project Overview
Boot Factory is an e-commerce web application developed as coursework using the ASP.NET MVC framework and C#. The project demonstrates my ability to build scalable, secure, and user-friendly web applications from the ground up. The platform allows users to browse a catalogue of footwear products, add items to their shopping basket, and proceed through a complete checkout process.
Technical Stack
- Backend: C# with ASP.NET MVC framework
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap for responsive design
- Database: SQL Server for product data and user management
- Authentication: ASP.NET Identity for secure user login and registration
- Version Control: Git for source code management
Key Features Implemented
- User Authentication System: Secure login, registration, and user profile management with email confirmation
- Product Catalogue: Categorized browsing with filtering and search functionality
- Shopping Basket: AJAX-powered add/remove functionality with real-time total calculation
- Order Processing: Complete checkout flow with address collection and order confirmation
- Admin Dashboard: Product management interface for adding, editing, and removing products
- Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly interface that adapts to different screen sizes
Development Challenges
The most significant challenges I encountered during development included implementing session management for the shopping basket functionality and ensuring proper validation of user input throughout the application. I overcame these by leveraging ASP.NET session state management and implementing robust model validation.
What I Learned
This project significantly improved my understanding of:
- MVC architecture pattern and its practical implementation
- Entity Framework for database operations
- Authentication and authorization in web applications
- Frontend-backend integration using Razor views
- Form validation and security best practices
- User experience design for e-commerce platforms
Conclusion
The Boot Factory project demonstrates my capability to develop a complete web application using modern technologies and patterns. Through this coursework, I gained valuable experience in building secure, scalable, and user-friendly web applications that would transfer well to real-world e-commerce development.
GitHub Repository
[digin1/Boot-Factory](https://github.com/digin1/Boot-Factory)