Flower Shop Web App 🌸

A modern eCommerce application for selling flower products and services. Now available at https://theflowershop.azurewebsites.net/

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use ID: customer@example.com
password: Customer@123

Development

This project was developed from scratch over approximately 30 hours. It includes features designed to create a smooth shopping experience for customers and efficient management for administrators.

Project Status

Paused until further applied use cases

Features

• Landing Page: A welcoming homepage highlighting flower products and services.
• Contact Form: Integrated with Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) for inquiries and customer communication.
• Identity Authentication:
  • User registration and login system.
  • Admin and customer roles with specific permissions.
• Admin Dashboard:
  • Product management (CRUD operations for inventory).
• Customer-Facing Shop:
  • Browsable shop page showcasing products.
  • Add-to-cart functionality.
• Cart Page: Allows users to view, modify, and proceed with their selected items.

Future Implementation

• Correct Product Model: Remove CustomerId from /Model/Product.cs.
• Payment Integration: Support for payment gateways like PayPal or Apple Pay to enable seamless checkout.
• Social Login: Allow users to log in using Google, Apple, or other third-party authentication providers.
• Order Management System:
  • Enable customers to view their past orders and track current orders.
  • Add an admin panel for managing orders (e.g., updating status, canceling, etc.).
• Wishlist Feature: Let users save items for later purchases.
• Inventory Management: Real-time stock updates and notifications for low-stock products.
• Customer Reviews and Ratings: Allow customers to leave reviews and ratings for products.
• Search and Filter Options: Enable advanced search and filters for a better shopping experience (e.g., by price, category, availability).
• Localization: Support for multiple languages and currencies to expand the reach of the eShop.
• Analytics Dashboard: Add analytics for admins to track sales, customer activity, and other metrics.

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Key Takeaways

This project demonstrates a solid foundation for an eCommerce platform, with essential features for both customers and administrators. It leverages secure practices, like using secrets.json, to keep sensitive information safe during development and deployment.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• .NET 6+
• SQL Server (or any other database provider supported by EF Core)

Running Locally

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/FlowerShopWebApp.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd FlowerShopWebApp

3. Add your configuration to secrets.json (API keys, connection strings, etc.).

   "SendGrid:SendGridKey": "", "Brevo:BrevoKey": "", "ConnectionStrings:TheFlowerShop:SqlDb": "", "ConnectionStrings:TheFlowerShop:blob": ""

4. Run the project:

   dotnet run

5. Open your browser at https://localhost:5xxx.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Why These Features?

1. Payment Integration: Completes the shopping flow for customers.
2. Social Login: Reduces friction in user registration.
3. Order Management: Enhances usability for both customers and admins.
4. Wishlist & Reviews: Boosts customer engagement.
5. Search & Filter: Improves navigation and accessibility.
6. Analytics: Provides insights for business growth.

By implementing some of these, your eShop will feel even more complete and user-friendly. Let me know if you'd like me to expand further on any of these! 😊