Project Name

GLOW & GLAM ECOMMERCE WEBSITE

Description

This is a fully functional PHP-based website with user authentication, profile management, and an order tracking system. The website supports dynamic content retrieval from a MySQL database and includes secure session handling.

Features

• User Registration & Login
• Profile Management
• Shopping Cart System
• Order Tracking
• Secure Logout
• Mobile Responsive Design

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: PHP, MySQL
• Libraries: FontAwesome for icons
• Database: MySQL

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• PHP (>=7.4)
• MySQL Server
• Apache Server (or XAMPP/WAMP for local testing)
• Git (for version control)

Steps to Run Locally

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/CleopasMMuchiri/ecommerce_website
   cd your-repo

2. Create Database

   • Open phpMyAdmin or MySQL CLI.
   • Create a new database:

     CREATE DATABASE your_database_name;

   • Import the SQL file located in the database folder.

3. Configure Database Connection

   • Open private/config.php and update:

     define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');
     define('DB_USER', 'root');
     define('DB_PASS', 'yourpassword');
     define('DB_NAME', 'your_database_name');

4. Start Server

   • If using XAMPP/WAMP, place the project inside htdocs (XAMPP) or www (WAMP).
   • Start Apache & MySQL.
   • Access via http://localhost/your-project-folder.

Usage

• Register a new account or log in.
• Add items to the cart and proceed to checkout.
• Track orders via the Orders page.
• Logout securely when finished.

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

Contact

For inquiries or contributions, feel free to reach out:

• Email: my email address
• GitHub: Your GitHub Profile

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