Online BookStore

Overview

Online BookStore is a web application designed using Angular for the frontend and ASP.NET Core Web API for the backend. It provides a secure platform for users to browse, purchase, and manage books online with proper authentication and database integration using PostgreSQL.

Features

• User Authentication & Authorization

  • Secure user registration and login.
  • Role-based access control (Admin, Customer, Seller).
  • JWT-based authentication for secure communication.

• Book Management

  • View and browse books by categories and authors.
  • Add books to cart and checkout securely.
  • Admin panel to manage books, categories, and orders.

• Order & Payment System

  • Place orders and track order history.
  • Secure payment gateway integration.
  • Order status notifications.

• Database Integration

  • PostgreSQL for secure and structured data storage.
  • Stores user data, books, transactions, and order history.

• Security Measures

  • CSRF protection and data encryption.
  • Secure API endpoints with authentication and authorization.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Angular
• Backend: ASP.NET Core Web API
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Token)
• Payment Integration: Stripe/PayPal (configurable)

Installation & Setup

Frontend (Angular)

1. Clone the Angular repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Online-BookStore-Angular.git
   cd Online-BookStore-Angular

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Run the application

   ng serve

   Access the application at http://localhost:4200/.

Backend (ASP.NET Core Web API)

1. Clone the API repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Online-BookStore-API.git
   cd Online-BookStore-API

2. Restore dependencies

   dotnet restore

3. Update database (Ensure PostgreSQL is configured)

   dotnet ef database update

4. Run the API server

   dotnet run

   API available at http://localhost:5000/.

Usage

• Users can register and log in to browse books.
• Admin can manage books, categories, and orders.
• Customers can add books to cart and make secure purchases.
• Orders are processed and tracked via the user dashboard.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit issues or pull requests to improve the project.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Made with ❤️ using Angular & ASP.NET Core.