SYNOPSIS

Online fashion retail website

Problem statement
In todays world, people expect fashionable clothes that are not only trendy and affordable but
also delivered quickly . Many online fashion stores take too long to deliver or offer styles that
aren’t always what customer want.
The project aims to create an online fashion retail website that provides up-to-date
fashion,deliver products faster, and promotes eco-friendly clothing , giving customers a better,
more satisfying shopping experience.

Why is the particular topic chosen?

Many customers often experience dissatisfaction when they receive products from online
fashion stores that do not match what they see on the website. The quality of the clothes they
receive is often much lower than what is advertised, leading to disappointment. Additionally,
most of our competitors fail to deliver on the promises of good quality at affordable prices.
Even smaller brands in the market tend to sell overpriced products that are not worth the
price, as their quality is not up to the mark.
We are creating this online fashion retail website to tackle these problems head-on and
provide customers with a transparent, reliable shopping experience.

Objective And Scope of the project

Our goal is to ensure that what customers see online is exactly what they receive, both in
terms of quality and design. Furthermore, we aim to offer affordable fashion that competes
directly with existing brands, ensuring that customers no longer have to pay expensive prices
for inferior quality.
With this website, we strive to fill a gap in the market by providing high-quality fashion at
reasonable prices and setting a new standard in the online fashion industry.
Key Feature:
o Design: Create a modern , easy to use website that works well on both computers
and mobile devices.
o Product listings: Show products with pictures,description,prices, and sizes.
o Search and filters: Add a search bar and filters to help users find products quicky.
o Shopping cart: Allow users to add items to their cart and view them before buying.
o Checkout and payment: Provide a simple , secure way for users to pay for their
purchases.
 o Users account: Let users create accounts , manage their profiles , and track their
orders.
o Orders Management: Include a system for managing orders and inventory.
o Basic Analytics: Include basic tools to track website performance and user activity.

Hardware & Software

For an online fashion e-commerce website, the hardware and software you'll need can be
categorized as follows:
Hardware
1.Server
 Web Server: Hosts the website and handles incoming traffic. Options include cloud-
based servers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) or traditional physical servers.
 Database Server: Stores and manages data like product information, user accounts, and
orders. Often hosted on the same server as the web server or separately.
2. Development and Testing Machines: Computers for developers and testers with sufficient
processing power, memory, and storage to run development environments and testing tools.
3. Networking Equipment: Routers, switches, and other networking hardware to ensure
reliable internet connectivity and secure data transfer.

Software
1.Operating Systems:
 Server OS: Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS) or Windows Server for hosting the website
and database.
 Development OS: Windows, macOS, or Linux, depending on developer preference.
2. Web Development Frameworks and Tools:
 Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript; frameworks/libraries like React or Angular for
dynamic user interfaces.
 Backend: Server-side languages like Python (Django, Flask), PHP or JavaScript
(Node.js).
 Content Management Systems (CMS): WordPress (with WooCommerce), Magento,
or custom-built solutions.
3. Database Management Systems:
 Relational Databases: MySQLor MariaDB.
 NoSQL Databases: MongoDB for handling unstructured data.
4. Web Servers: Apache or similar software to serve website content to users.
5. Payment Gateway Integration: Services like PayPal, or Square for handling online
transactions.
6. Security Software:
 SSL Certificates: For securing data transferred between users and the website.
 Firewalls and Security Plugins: To protect against unauthorized access and attacks.
7. Analytics and Monitoring Tools: Google Analytics or similar tools for tracking website
performance and user behavior.
8. Version Control: Tools like Git for managing code changes and collaboration.
9. Development and Design Tools:
 IDE/Text Editor: Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, or similar.
 Design Software: Adobe XD, Sketch, or Figma for UI/UX design.
10. Backup and Recovery: Tools and services for regular data backups and recovery options
to prevent data loss.

Testing Technologies
1.Unit Testing:
 Purpose: To check if individual parts of the website(like buttons or functions) work
correctly. For example, testing if adding a product to the cart functions as expected.
 Technology: chai(for javascript/Node.js)
2. Integration Testing:
 Purpose: To make sure different parts of the website (like payment and cart systems)
work well together. For instance, confirming the checkout process works with the
payment system.
 Techology: jest,postman(for api testing)
3. Functional Testing:
 Purpose: To ensure that all features of the website work according to the requirements,
like adding products to the cart, processing payments, or managing user accounts.
 Technology: Cypress or testcafe
4. Performance Testing:
 Purpose: To test how fast and stable the website is, especially when many people are
using it at once. For example, checking if the site runs smoothly during busy shopping
times.
 Technology: Google lighthouse
5. Security Testing:
 Purpose: To find any weak spots or vulnerabilities in the website, ensuring customer
data and payments are safe from hackers.
 Technology: burp suite
6. Cross-browser and Device Testing:
  Purpose: To make sure the website works properly across different browsers (like
Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
 Technology: BrowserStack

7. Responsive Testing:
 Purpose: To confirm that the website adjusts correctly to different screen sizes,
providing a good experience on phones, tablets, and computers.
 Technology: Google lighthouse,chrome devtools
8. User Interface (UI) Testing:
 Purpose: To check if visual elements like buttons, forms, and menus look good and
function as expected for users.
 Technology: cypress
9. Accessibility Testing:
 Purpose: To ensure the website is accessible to all users, including people with
disabilities, and follows standards like WCAG (Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines).
 Technology: Googlelighthouse, axe,wave
10. Regression Testing:
 Purpose: To make sure new changes or updates to the website don’t break existing
features.
 Technology: cypress,testcafe
11. End-to-End (E2E) Testing:
 Purpose: To test real-life user journeys, such as browsing for a product, adding it to
the cart, and completing the purchase, to ensure everything works from start to finish.
 Technology: cypress
12. Load Testing:
 Purpose: To see how the website performs when a lot of people are using it at the
same time, ensuring it doesn’t slow down or crash.
 Technology: blazemeter,loader.io
13. API Testing:
 Purpose: To check if the website’s APIs (which allow different parts of the site to
communicate, like product listings or payment processing) are working as expected.
 Technology: postman

14. Database Testing:

  Purpose: To make sure the data (like product inventory, orders, and user details) is
correct and the database performs well, such as ensuring inventory updates properly
when products are sold.
 Technology: sql test, db fit
15. Automated Testing:
 Purpose: To automatically run common tests (like logging in or checking out) to save
time and ensure the site works the same way every time.
 Technology: cypress,selenium

Contribution
The fashion retail e-commerce website project can make several valuable contributions:
 Enhanced customer experience by offering a user friendly interface with features like
search , filter and simple checkout process.
 By integrating analytics tools, the project will provide valuable insights into customer
preferences and behavior.
 The project introduce new features like real-time inventory updates,fast delivery
options,or integration with social media.
 It provides customers with a convenient way to browse and purchase fashion products
online, eliminating the need to visit physical stores.