BuildNBuy E-Commerce Webapp

Abstract

This paper introduces a fully functional online web portal that?supports user registration, product purchasing and admin management. Waxpoetic?The site allows users to create a detailed profile with a resume, experience and programming skills, use the profile for tailored services or for jobs. Visitors can log into their accounts, shop through a categorized product directory, control cart, check in new orders,?and get in contact with you through a contact form. From an administration standpoint, the portal contains a?comprehensive set of tools to manage your users, products, categories, orders and order statuses. Developed with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL, it?protects data processing through password hash, input control and session management. We have several improvements in the?pipeline, like payment gateway integration, personalized recommendations, or job matching using user profiles. This full-featured scalable platform is designed for optimizing e-commerce functionality for both users as well?as administrators.

Introduction

With the rapid growth of e-commerce, BuildNBuy was developed as a customizable web platform that delivers secure, personalized, and efficient shopping experiences. Unlike typical e-commerce platforms, BuildNBuy integrates detailed user profiling (e.g., resumes, skills, experience) to offer advanced services like job matching and tailored product recommendations.

Key Features

• User Profile Integration: Collects resumes, work history, and skills for personalized services.

• Standard E-commerce Functions: Registration, login, product catalog, shopping cart, checkout, and real-time order tracking.

• Admin Control Panel: Admins can manage users, products, orders, categories, and view real-time system updates.

• Security Measures: Uses password hashing, session handling, and input validation to protect user data.

• Technologies Used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap (frontend); PHP and MySQL (backend).

Literature Review Insights

1. User Personalization: Modern platforms benefit from richer user profiles to improve service delivery.

2. Admin Tools: Real-time tracking and full control over operations enhance management efficiency.

3. Security Focus: Password encryption, session control, and input validation are critical for safe transactions.

4. Research Gaps Identified:

   • Lack of platforms integrating career data with shopping.

   • Inadequate admin control systems.

   • Weak holistic security in complex, multi-feature portals.

Methodology & Implementation

• Frontend: Designed for responsiveness and usability using Bootstrap, HTML, and JavaScript.

• Backend: Developed in PHP and MySQL, featuring secure file uploads and robust CRUD operations.

• Modules Include:

  • Secure registration and login

  • Product catalog and cart system

  • Order tracking

  • Resume upload and profile dashboard

  • Admin dashboard for management

System Workflow

• User Flow: Secure sign-up → Navigate homepage → Browse products → Add to cart → Place and track orders.

• Admin Flow: Manage users, monitor orders, update product listings and categories, and handle customer support.

Results

BuildNBuy was successfully implemented, providing:

• A user-friendly and secure shopping experience.

• Personalized services through user profiling.

• Efficient admin management with real-time updates.

Conclusion

The developed BuildNBuy platform effectively addresses the evolving needs of modern digital commerce by combining user profiling, secure authentication, product ordering, and administrative controls within a unified web-based system. This all-in-one solution eliminates the need for separate platforms to manage shopping, user data, and backend administration, thereby streamlining the entire user and admin experience. The use of robust technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap for frontend and Node.js, Express.js, and MySQL for backend ensures high performance, scalability, and secure data handling. Real-time order tracking, resume upload, and dynamic product management features further enhance usability for both users and administrators. The system’s clean UI, responsive design, and structured navigation support a seamless experience across devices, enabling wide accessibility. The admin panel simplifies the management of users, orders, and product categories in real time, contributing to overall operational efficiency. This research project demonstrates the potential of customized e-commerce solutions tailored to user-specific data and skill integration. By combining professional profiling, advanced ordering systems, and admin functionalities, BuildNBuy offers a scalable, future-ready platform that bridges the gap between traditional e-commerce and personalized user interaction.

References

[1] Mozilla Developer Network (MDN). (n.d.). HTML, CSS & JavaScript Documentation. Retrieved from https://developer.mozilla.org (Used for frontend development in BuildNBuy platform) [2] Node.js Foundation. (n.d.). Node.js – JavaScript Runtime. Retrieved from https://nodejs.org/en (Backend runtime used for building server-side logic in BuildNBuy) [3] Express.js. (n.d.). Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js. Retrieved from https://expressjs.com (Used for setting up backend APIs and server routes) [4] MySQL. (n.d.). The World’s Most Popular Open-Source Database. Retrieved from https://www.mysql.com (Used for storing user data, product details, orders, and admin records) [5] Bootstrap. (n.d.). Build fast, responsive sites with Bootstrap. Retrieved from https://getbootstrap.com (Used in UI/UX design for responsive and user-friendly frontend) [6] MongoDB Atlas. (n.d.). Cloud Database as a Service. Retrieved from https://www.mongodb.com/cloud/atlas (Used as an alternative backend in research phase for document and file management) [7] OWASP Foundation. (n.d.). Security Best Practices for Web Applications. Retrieved from https://owasp.org (Guidelines followed to secure user authentication, file uploads, and admin operations) [8] W3C. (n.d.). Web Platform Technologies Overview. Retrieved from https://www.w3.org/standards/webdesign/ (For ensuring compatibility, usability, and standards compliance in BuildNBuy)

Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Sahebrao Chafekar, Ms. Nitu Pariyal . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.