Project Title: Online Book Store
I. Introduction
The Online Book Store is a web application developed using PHP and MySQL. It provides users with a platform to browse, search, and purchase books online. The application aims to create a user-friendly and efficient system for managing books, orders, and user accounts.
II. Objectives
Develop a dynamic and interactive online book store using PHP and MySQL.
Implement secure user authentication and authorization.
Provide features for book browsing, searching, and purchasing.
Utilize MySQL for database storage and management.
Enhance user experience through a responsive and visually appealing design.
III. Technologies Used
PHP (Backend scripting language)
MySQL (Relational database)
HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Frontend)
Bootstrap (Frontend framework)
User authentication and authorization (PHP sessions)
IV. Features
User Authentication:

Secure user registration and login functionalities.
Session management for secure user sessions.
Book Catalog:

Display a catalog of books with details such as title, author, genre, and price.
Allow users to browse and search for books.
Shopping Cart:

Enable users to add books to a shopping cart.
Provide options for updating the cart and proceeding to checkout.
Order Management:

Manage user orders and order history.
Display order details, including items, total price, and order status.
V. Project Structure
Files:
index.php: Main script for handling user authentication and displaying the home page.
browse.php: Script for displaying the book catalog and handling search functionalities.
cart.php: Script for managing the shopping cart and processing orders.
orders.php: Script for displaying user orders and order history.
db.php: Script for establishing database connections.
VI. User Interface Design
Web Pages:
Home page displaying featured books.
Book catalog page with search and filter options.
User profile page for managing orders and account details.
VII. Database Design
Schema:
Table: users
Columns: user_id (Primary Key), username, password_hash, email, etc.
Table: books
Columns: book_id (Primary Key), title, author, genre, price, etc.
Table: orders
Columns: order_id (Primary Key), user_id (Foreign Key), items, total_price, order_date, etc.
VIII.Conclusion
Summary of the Online Book Store project.
Reflection on the development process, challenges faced, and lessons learned.
X. Future Enhancements
Ideas for additional features or improvements for the online book store.
Consideration for integrating payment gateways or implementing real-time inventory updates.
XI. References
Any external libraries, frameworks, or resources used during the development.