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SLTC E-commerce Platform

A comprehensive e-commerce solution with a Django-based website featuring a custom admin panel and a Flutter-based Android app for salesmen.

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SLTC E-commerce Platform

🛒 Overview

The SLTC E-commerce Platform is a full-stack solution designed to streamline the sales process for businesses. It consists of two main components:

  1. A Django-powered e-commerce website with a custom admin panel
  2. A Flutter-based Android application for salesmen to take orders from business owners

This integrated system provides a seamless experience for both administrators and sales teams, enhancing efficiency and order management.

🚀 Key Features

  • E-commerce Website:

    • User-friendly product browsing and ordering system
    • Secure payment integration
    • Custom admin panel for inventory and order management
    • Responsive design for desktop and mobile users

  • Android Application:

    • Offline capability for salesmen in areas with poor connectivity
    • Real-time synchronization with the main database when online
    • Easy-to-use interface for quick order placement
    • Product catalog with up-to-date information

🛠️ Technology Stack

  • Website Backend: Django (Python)
  • Website Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Database: PostgreSQL
  • Android App: Flutter
  • API: Django REST Framework
  • Version Control: Git

🔍 How It Works

  1. Admin Panel: Business owners manage products, inventory, and view orders through the custom Django admin interface.
  2. E-commerce Website: Customers browse products and place orders online.
  3. Android App: Salesmen use the app to showcase products and take orders from business owners in person.
  4. Synchronization: Orders placed through the app are synced with the main database when an internet connection is available.

🏁 Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.8+
  • Django 3.2+
  • Flutter SDK
  • Android Studio
  • PostgreSQL

Website Setup

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/amanjoshi2002/Ecommerce-sltc
cd Ecommerce-sltc

  2. Set up a virtual environment and install dependencies:

    python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`
pip install -r requirements.txt

  3. Set up the database and run migrations:

    python manage.py migrate

  4. Create a superuser for the admin panel:

    python manage.py createsuperuser

  5. Run the development server:

    python manage.py runserver

Android App Setup

  1. Navigate to the app directory:

    cd ../sltc_flutterapp

  2. Get Flutter dependencies:

    flutter pub get

  3. Run the app on an emulator or physical device:

    flutter run

💡 Usage

  • Access the admin panel at http://localhost:8000/admin to manage products and orders.
  • Visit the e-commerce website at http://localhost:8000 to browse and purchase products.
  • Use the Android app to take orders when meeting with business owners in person.

🔮 Future Enhancements

  • Implement advanced analytics for sales trends and inventory management.
  • Add a recommendation system based on customer purchase history.
  • Develop an iOS version of the mobile application.
  • Integrate with popular shipping and logistics services.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

For more information or to report issues, please visit our [GitHub repository]https://github.com/amanjoshi2002/Ecommerce-sltc.git).