Nexify: An Online E-Shopping Store

Introduction

Nexify is a user-friendly online e-shopping platform designed to simplify the shopping experience. This project was developed as part of the Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) module in Year 2, Semester 1 at SLIIT.

Our project emphasizes clean code, modular design, and a well-organized file structure, adhering to Java naming conventions and best practices.

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Features

• Admin Functionality: Admins can add new products to the platform.
• Search Functionality: Users can search for products by name or category for easier navigation.
• User Authentication: Users must log in to add or view reviews for products.
• Guest Accessibility: Non-logged-in users can browse and add items to their cart using sessions.
• Dynamic Shopping Cart: Allows cart functionality for both logged-in and guest users.
• Product Reviews: Reviews and ratings are accessible only after logging in.
• Order Management: Order details can be added, updated, or deleted. However, inventory quantity remains unchanged (future enhancement planned).
• Front-End Validations: Ensures data integrity and provides a seamless user experience.

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File Structure

The project is organized following the MVC architecture and proper Java coding conventions to ensure clarity and scalability.

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Project Highlights

• Technology Stack:
  • Java Servlets and JSP
  • MVC Architecture
• OOP Principles:
  • Utilized abstraction, inheritance, interfaces, and polymorphism.
• Session Management: -Enabled shopping cart functionality without requiring a login.
• Coding Standards:
  • Proper naming conventions for classes, methods, and variables.
  • Clear separation of concerns across layers: Controller, DAO, Model, Service.

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Installation Instructions for Users

1. Download the project files or clone the repository.
2. Set up the database using the provided schema.
3. Open the project in Eclipse IDE.
   • Navigate to File > Import > Existing Projects into Workspace.
4. Configure the database connection in the DBConnect class.
   • Navigate to dao > DBConnect.
5. Configure the server:
   • Add an Apache Tomcat server to Eclipse.
   • Deploy the project on the configured server.
6. Run the project on the server:
   • Right-click the project in Eclipse and select Run As > Run on Server.
7. Access the application through the browser.

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We welcome contributions to Nexify!