Online Auction System

This project focuses on the design and implementation of a comprehensive database schema for managing users, items, bids, auctions, and transactions in an online auction environment. 🎉

Project Overview

The Online Auction System is designed to facilitate seamless interactions between buyers, sellers, and admins through a well-structured database schema. Key features include:

• User Management: Centralized user profile management with details such as unique User_ID, Username, Password, Email, Address, preferred payment methods, and transaction history.
• Item Management: Detailed tracking of auction items with attributes like Item_ID, Seller_ID, Item_Name, Description, Starting_Price, Auction_End_Time, item condition, category, and images.
• Bid Tracking: Real-time bid tracking with unique Bid_ID, Bidder_ID, Item_ID, Bid_Amount, Bid_Time, bid status, and bid increment.
• Auction Management: Comprehensive auction tracking with Auction_ID, Item_ID, Auction_Start_Time, Auction_End_Time, auction status, and reserve price.
• Transaction Recording: Management of completed transactions with Transaction_ID, Buyer_ID, Seller_ID, Item_ID, Transaction_Amount, Transaction_Time, payment method, and transaction status.

Tech Stack

This project leverages a variety of technologies to deliver a robust online auction system:

• Frontend:

  • React.js: For building the user interface and enhancing user experience.
  • Tailwind-CSS: For styling and responsive design.

• Backend:

  • Node.js: Server-side JavaScript runtime environment for building scalable network applications.
  • Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js to handle HTTP requests and routing.

• Database:

  • MariaDB: Relational SQL database management system for storing and managing data related to users, items, bids, auctions, and transactions.

• Data Visualization:

  • Power BI: For visualizing and analyzing data in real-time with interactive reports and dashboards.

• Development Tools:

  • Git: Version control system for tracking changes in source code.

Getting Started

To get started with the Online Auction System project, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository

   https://github.com/manascb1344/Online-Auction-System.git
   cd Online-Auction-System
   // In Same Terminal Window
   cd client
   // In New Terminal Window
   cd server

2. Install Dependencies

   // In both Terminal Windows
   npm install

3. Set Up MariaDB

   • Ensure MariaDB is installed and running on your system.
   • Create a database and configure the connection settings in the project.

4. Run the Application

   npm start

Demo & Documentation

Check out the following resources to better understand the project:

• Demo Video: A video demonstration of the Online Auction System in action.

DBMS_Project_Video.mp4

• PowerPoint Presentation: A presentation outlining the project details and architecture.

• Project Report: Comprehensive report detailing the project implementation and findings.

Features

• User Profiles: Manage and view user profiles with complete transaction history.
• Item Listings: View and list items for auction with detailed information.
• Real-Time Bidding: Track and place bids in real-time.
• Auction Management: Start and manage auctions with reserve prices and status updates.
• Transaction Processing: Record and manage transactions post-auction.