Project Synopsis: Online Shopping Cart
System
1. Title of the Project:
Online Shopping Cart System
2. Introduction:
In the age of digitization, the retail industry is rapidly shifting towards online platforms. An
Online Shopping Cart System allows users to browse products, add items to a cart, make
secure purchases, and track orders. This system facilitates seamless e-commerce
operations, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for users and streamline
management for store owners.
3. Objectives:
- To develop a user-friendly e-commerce application.
- To provide features for product listing, shopping cart, and secure checkout.
- To enable customer registration, login, and order history tracking.
- To allow admin to manage product inventory and orders.
4. Scope of the Project:
The project is designed for small to medium-sized businesses to create an online presence.
It includes user and admin modules with functionalities ranging from product browsing to
order processing.
5. Tools and Technologies Used:
- Front-end: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- Back-end: PHP / Python / Java (depending on preference)
- Database: MySQL / SQLite
- Web Server: Apache / XAMPP / WAMP
- IDE: VS Code / NetBeans / PyCharm
6. Modules of the System:
Module Description
User Module Registration, login, browse products, add to
cart, place order
Admin Module Add/edit/delete products, manage orders,
view customer details
Cart Module Manage items in cart, calculate total, apply
discounts
Checkout Module Address input, payment integration
(dummy for prototype), invoice generation
7. System Requirements:
**Hardware Requirements:**
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or above
- RAM: Minimum 4 GB
- Hard Disk: Minimum 500 MB of free space
**Software Requirements:**
- Operating System: Windows/Linux/MacOS
- Server: XAMPP/WAMP
- Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge
8. Methodology:
The system follows the Waterfall Model of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Each
phase is completed before the next one begins — from requirement analysis to testing and
deployment.
9. Conclusion:
The Online Shopping Cart System simplifies the buying and selling process, increases
convenience for users, and optimizes inventory and order management for sellers. The
project also strengthens the student's understanding of web technologies and database
integration.
10. Future Enhancements:
- Integration of secure payment gateway (PayPal/Razorpay)
- Mobile responsive design
- Live order tracking using maps
- Real-time inventory updates