WEB DEVELOPMENT

Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3
Research and Planning .......................................................................................................... 3
Comprehensive Research ................................................................................................... 3
Project Plan ....................................................................................................................... 3
Design Pattern ................................................................................................................... 3
Choice of Framework and Technologies................................................................................ 3

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 User Experience for Frontend Framework ......................................................................... 3
Design ............................................................................................................................... 3
User Experience for Design ............................................................................................... 4
Backend Technologies ....................................................................................................... 4
Consumption of Web Services .............................................................................................. 4
Web Services into the Application ..................................................................................... 4
Ability to Consume External Data or Services ................................................................... 4
Using JSON or XML files for this application ................................................................... 4
Technologies of Counter-Security Vulnerabilities ................................................................. 4
Potential Threats ................................................................................................................ 4
Security Threats and Measures .......................................................................................... 4
Developing a Robust error-handling .................................................................................. 5
Informative and Useful for Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 5
Using Error Handling and Logging Strategies .................................................................... 5
Features ............................................................................................................................. 5
User Authentication and Authorization.................................................................................. 5
Secure Access for the User Authentication ........................................................................ 5
Role-based Authorization Mechanisms .............................................................................. 6
Authentication and Unauthentication Process .................................................................... 6
Responsive Design ................................................................................................................ 6
Deployment to Cloud .......................................................................................................... 11
Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 12
References .......................................................................................................................... 12

SHOPPER E-commerce (MERN Stack)

This e-commerce website, built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js,
Node.js), offers a global platform for a clothing brand to sell to international customers.
Men, women, and children will find a curated selection of the brand's clothing, designed
for a diverse audience.

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Research and Planning
Design Pattern

Model-View-Controller (MVC): This is a classic and widely used pattern that separates
the application logic (Model), user interface (View), and user interaction handling
(Controller). It promotes clean code, maintainability, and easier testing.

Model:

 This component represents the core data of your website, including:

o Product Information: Product details like name, description, price, images,
size variations, color options, and stock availability.
o Customer Data: User information like name, address, email, order history,
and wishlist items.
o Order Data: Order details including products purchased, quantities, prices,
shipping information, and payment details.

View:

 This layer handles the user interface (UI) elements that users interact with. In your
case, the View would encompass:
o Product Pages: Individual pages displaying product details, images,
variations, and options for adding to cart.
o Category Pages: Pages showcasing product listings categorized by type
(men's, women's, children's), style, or occasion.
o Search Results: Dynamic pages displaying product listings based on user
search queries.
o Shopping Cart & Checkout: Pages for managing shopping carts,
adding/removing items, and processing secure checkouts.
o User Account: A dedicated section for users to manage account details,
order history, and wishlist.

Controller:

 The Controller acts as the intermediary between the Model and the View. It
receives user requests (e.g., browsing a category, adding to cart, searching for
products), interacts with the Model to retrieve or update data, and then selects the
appropriate View to display based on the processed data. Here's how it might
function in your website:
o User browses a category: The Controller retrieves product data for that
category from the Model and sends it to the Category View for display.
o User adds a product to cart: The Controller updates the shopping cart
data in the Model and sends the updated cart information to the Shopping
Cart View.
o User searches for a product: The Controller processes the search query,
retrieves matching products from the Model, and sends them to the Search
Results View

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Choice of Framework and Technologies

User Experience for Frontend Framework
Incorporating responsive design, straightforward navigation, and accessibility enhancements
will help to provide a flawless user experience. Give user-centered design concepts first
priority while developing a front-end architecture that works with a range of devices and user
requirements.
Design
The user management initiative's design prioritizes user-centricity, offering users and pupils
an easy-to-use interface that is aesthetically pleasing. It offers a smooth and interesting user
experience while adhering to contemporary design principles, guaranteeing accessibility and
reactivity.

User Experience for Design

The design places a high priority on improving the user experience through the use of
aesthetically pleasing components, a clear and simple layout, and uniform typography (Lund
and Ma, 2021). Usability and reactivity are prioritized, guaranteeing smooth device operation.
Backend Technologies
Node.js and Express.js are the chosen backend programming languages for the user
management system. Express.js is a simple and adaptable online application framework,
whereas Node.js provides an effective execution environment for JavaScript execution on a
server.

Consumption of Web Services

Web Services into the Application

 User Authentication (Optional): Use third-party services like Firebase

Authentication or Auth0 to handle user logins.
 Inventory Management: Connect to an inventory service to get real-time stock
information.
 Product Enrichment: Integrate with product info services to add details or
reviews.
 Shipping Services: Integrate with shipping services to calculate costs and
delivery times.

These integrations would involve using APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)

provided by the chosen web services. Security considerations like HTTPS and proper
data handling are crucial.

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Using JSON or XML files for this application
JSON files will be included in the user management for data sharing and storage.
Information about product , and payments will be organized and stored using JSON to enable
effective data access and modification.

Technologies of Counter-Security Vulnerabilities

Potential Threats
The management system for api may include security vulnerabilities pertaining to user
accounts, confidential database collections, and unapproved access to administrative tasks.
The security of user data and the integrity of the structure may also be at risk from SQL
injection, which includes attacks known as denial-of-service, and data breaches.
Security Threats and Measures
Security Threats
1. Unauthorized Access: Ensure that strong authentication processes are in place for student
and administrator logins.
2. Data Breaches: Use encryption and access controls to protect sensitive data.
3. SQL Injection: Use parameterized queries to protect yourself against injection attacks.
4. Denial-of-Service: Use rate limitation and precautions for network security to decrease the
effect of DoS assaults.
Security Measures
1. Multi-factor authentication is necessary for all user accounts.
2. Data encryption, role-based access control, and routine security audits.
3. In order to prevent SQL injection, sanitization, and input validation are necessary.
4. Use a web application firewall and content delivery network to stop denial of service
attacks.

Informative and Useful for Troubleshooting

Making error messages comprehensible and useful for troubleshooting is essential.
Communications should provide a detailed description of the issue, relevant background
information, and potential solutions.
Using Error Handling and Logging Strategies
Effective error handling and logging strategies are crucial. Establish structured error-handling
protocols to recognize, categorize, and share mistakes. Extensive logs, containing timestamps

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and error data, aid in the quick detection, and resolution of bugs, and post-event study of
problems (Zolduoarrati and Licorish, 2021).
Features

 Easy Navigation & Search: Let users find what they want fast.
 Great Product Images & Descriptions: Showcase your clothing clearly and
informatively.
 Mobile-Friendly Design: Ensure a smooth shopping experience on phones.
 Secure Checkout & Order Tracking: Provide a safe and convenient buying process.
 Multiple Payment Options: Offer various ways for customers to pay.
 Promotions & Recommendations: Entice shoppers with deals and personalized
suggestions.
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User Authentication and Authorization

Authentication and Unauthentication Process

User Authentication:

 Login (/login):
o Checks if a user with the provided email exists.
o Compares the entered password with the stored password (assuming
password hashing is implemented elsewhere).
o Returns a success token if credentials match, otherwise sends an error
message.

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  Signup (/signup):
o Checks if a user with the provided email already exists.
o Creates a new user document with name, email, password (hashed
hopefully!), and an empty cart (initialized as an object with 300 keys set to
0).
o Returns a success token if signup is successful, otherwise sends an error
message.

2. Product Management:

 Get All Products (/allproducts):

o Retrieves all products from the database and sends them as a response.

 Get New Collections (/newcollections):

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 o Retrieves all products, takes the second element onwards, and then returns
the last 8 products (presumably for showcasing new collections).
 Get Popular in Women (/popularinwomen):
o Retrieves all products, takes the first 4 products, and sends them as a
response (presumably for showcasing popular women's products).

 Add Product (/addproduct):

o Finds all existing products (to determine the next ID).
o Creates a new product document with a unique ID, name, image, category,
and prices.
o Saves the new product to the database.
o Returns a success message.

 Remove Product (/removeproduct):

o Finds and deletes a product based on its ID.
o Returns a success message.

3. Shopping Cart:

 Add to Cart (/addtocart): (Requires user authentication)

o Fetches the user data based on the provided token.
o Increments the quantity of the specified product ID in the user's cart data.
o Saves the updated cart data back to the user document.
o Sends a confirmation message.

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  Remove from Cart (/removefromcart): (Requires user authentication)
o Fetches the user data based on the provided token.
o Decrements the quantity of the specified product ID in the user's cart data
(only if it's not already 0).
o Saves the updated cart data back to the user document.
o Sends a confirmation message.

 Get Cart (/getcart): (Requires user authentication)

o Fetches the user data based on the provided token.
o Sends the user's cart data as a response.

Responsive Design

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 Figure 1: Showing the Home Page of the clothing e-commerce
The above snip shows the home page of the clothing e-commerce website, in this page shows
two windows for ad

min and student.

Figure 2: Showing the Admin Page of the clothing e-commerce

This snip shows the admin page for the e-commerce

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 Figure 6: Showing the user collection in MongoDB Database
The above figure shows user_collection in the MongoDB database, this step shows the id,
name, and email,password, gender, status for creating the user profile so that they can access
the widgets page.

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Deployment to Cloud
There are several advantages to moving an existing library administration software to the
cloud.
The use of platforms such as “AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud improves accessibility,
scalability, and dependability.” It lowers operating expenses by enabling automated resource
scaling to meet varying demands (Liu, 2020). Furthermore, disaster recovery and data
redundancy are guaranteed via cloud deployment. The system is accessible to users from any
location with an internet connection, hence enhancing accessibility.

Conclusion

In summary, the MERN stack was used in the construction of the e-commerce website, catering
to a diverse audience of men, women, and children. By implementing a user-friendly
interface with clear navigation, high-quality product presentations, and a responsive
mobile design, we will ensure a seamless shopping experience for all our customers.

The focus on secure transactions, multiple payment options, and efficient order tracking
builds trust and simplifies the purchasing process. Additionally, incorporating features like
wishlists, customer reviews, and targeted promotions will further enhance customer
engagement and drive sales.

References

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