TRIBHUWAN UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

A
PROJECT PROPOSAL
ON
“E-commerce website of online shopping”

SUBMITTED BY:
Shisam Panta (NCE078BCT001)
Anamika Pokharel (NCE078BCT002)
Nishchal Tuladhar (NCE078BCT003)
Ravi Pokharel (NCE078BCT004)

SUBMITTED TO:
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

LALITPUR, NEPAL
MAY, 2024
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We gratefully acknowledge the dedication and effort of all team members

involved in the E-Commerce Project. Our hard work, creativity, and collaboration
have been instrumental in its success. Special thanks to our mentors for their
guidance and support throughout this journey. This project reflects our collective
effort and learning, and we are proud of what we have achieved together.

We are highly indebted to National College of Engineering for constant guidance

and supervision, as well as for providing all the necessary Consolation and
friendly environment for the successful completion of the project.

We would like to express our gratitude to our supervisor, who took keen interest
on our project and guided us throughout the project by providing all the
necessary ideas, information and knowledge for developing a functional website.

Lastly, we thank all our supporting members and supervisor for helping in the
process of completion of our project.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements.............................................................................................................ii

List of Figures.....................................................................................................................iv

List of Tables.......................................................................................................................v

List of Abbreviations..........................................................................................................vi

1. Introduction..................................................................................................................1

1.1 Background................................................................................................................1

1.2 Problem statements....................................................................................................1

1.3 Objectives..................................................................................................................1

1.4 Scope..........................................................................................................................1

2. Literature Review........................................................................................................2

2.1 Related Work.............................................................................................................2

2.2 Related Theory...........................................................................................................2

3. Purposed Methodology................................................................................................3

4. Time Schedule.............................................................................................................5

5. Expected Output..........................................................................................................6

References............................................................................................................................7

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Block diagram of proposed system......................................................................4

Figure 2: Gantt Chart...........................................................................................................5

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Sample Table.........................................................................................................3

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

LAH List of Abbreviations Here

AMC Add More Contents

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background

E-commerce, also known as electronic commerce, is the buying and selling of goods and
services over the internet. In today’s digital age, the convenience and accessibility of
online shopping have become a significant aspect of consumer behavior. In the context of
online shopping of electronic devices, e-commerce allows consumers to interact with
business and governments through various partnerships such as Business-to-Consumer
(B2C), Business-to-Business(B2B), and Consumer-to-Government (C2G)

The first online transaction was conducted in 1994, and since then, the industry has
grown exponentially. As of 2024, global e-commerce sales are projected to surpass $6.3
trillion, driven by increasing internet penetration, the rapid growth of smartphones, and
advancements in payment and logistics infrastructure.

Key Functionalities and Areas

1. User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
a) Homepage: The homepage serves as the first point of contact for users,
featuring promotional banners, featured products, and navigation menus.
b) Product Pages: These pages provide detailed information about individual
products, including images, descriptions, prices, and customer reviews.
c) Search: A quick search option for the searching of the required products.
2. Top-Notch Images and Videos: providing high quality product images
assist in purchase decisions and reduce returns.
3. Responsive Design and Mobile Optimization: It ensures a consistent
surfing experience across devices.
4. Order Management:

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 a) Order processing: Tools for viewing, updating, and managing customer
orders.
5. Shopping Cart: Enables users to add products they intend to purchase, provides
a summary of selected items, quantities, prices, and total cost and last offers
option to update quantities or remove items.
6. Customer Management
a) User Accounts: Features for customers to create accounts, save address, and
view order history.
7. Management of Sales Discounts and Promotions: Applying different
discounts and introducing new promotional offers.

Citation
For the background and functionalities of e-commerce websites, information
has been synthesized from multiple sources including industry reports,
academic publications, and reputable online resources:

a) Global E-commerce Market Report 2024," Statista, accessed June 30,

2024.
b) The Essential Guide to E-commerce," Shopify, accessed June 30, 2024.

Motivation for the study

Choosing an e-commerce website as our minor project has several motivating factors:

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 With the continuous rise of online shopping, there is a high demand for
professionals who can develop and manage e-commerce platforms. This project
can provide us with skills that are in demand in the job market.
 E-commerce website allows us to develop broad skill set such as web
development, database management, security protocols.
 E-commerce is a rapidly growing industry, working on such a project can provide
practical experience that is directly applicable to many real-world scenarios.
 It offers various opportunities for revolution, such as personalized user
experiences, integration with various payment systems, and unique product
display methods.
 E-commerce enables businesses to reach a global audience, breaking down
geographical barriers and expanding their market beyond local or regional
limitations.

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1.2. Problem statements

1.3. Objectives

1.4. Scope