Abstract
The “Shopping Cart App” project aims to develop a mobile application that allows users to browse products, add items to a shopping cart, and securely purchase items online. The application will provide users with a seamless shopping experience, featuring product search, filtering options, a user-friendly interface, and multiple payment methods. The goal is to create a robust and scalable e-commerce platform that caters to the needs of online shoppers by offering a convenient, efficient, and secure way to shop from their mobile devices.
Existing System
Existing e-commerce platforms offer users the ability to shop online, but they often have limitations such as complex user interfaces, slow loading times, and limited payment options. Many existing systems also lack personalized recommendations, which can lead to a less engaging shopping experience. Additionally, some platforms do not prioritize mobile users, resulting in suboptimal experiences on smaller screens. These issues can lead to decreased user satisfaction and higher cart abandonment rates.
Proposed System
The proposed system will be a mobile-first shopping cart application designed to address the limitations of existing e-commerce platforms. The app will feature an intuitive and responsive user interface optimized for mobile devices, ensuring a smooth shopping experience. It will include personalized product recommendations based on user preferences and browsing history, multiple secure payment gateways, and easy navigation. The app will also offer real-time inventory tracking, allowing users to know the availability of products instantly. By focusing on user experience and convenience, the proposed system aims to increase user engagement and reduce cart abandonment rates.
Methodology
The development of the Shopping Cart App will follow the Agile methodology, ensuring that the project is broken down into manageable sprints with continuous user feedback. The process will begin with gathering requirements and designing the user interface, followed by iterative development and testing phases. Each sprint will focus on different aspects of the application, such as product catalog management, shopping cart functionality, and payment integration. Regular user testing will be conducted to refine features and ensure that the app meets user expectations. The final product will be a fully functional and user-friendly shopping cart application.
Technologies Used
- Frontend: React Native for cross-platform mobile app development on both iOS and Android devices.
- Backend: Node.js with Express.js for handling server-side operations and APIs.
- Database: MongoDB for storing product information, user data, and order histories.
- Payment Integration: Stripe and PayPal APIs for secure payment processing.
- Product Search and Recommendation: Elasticsearch for fast and accurate product search, and a recommendation engine based on user behavior.
- Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for sending order updates, promotions, and reminders.
- Security: JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for user authentication and data security.
- Version Control: Git for source code management and collaboration.
