CyberTrendHub

CyberTrendHub is a full-featured e-commerce and dropshipping platform, built using PHP and MySQL to deliver a smooth shopping experience for customers and an efficient backend for sellers. CyberTrendHub supports a wide range of products, flexible dropshipping options, and offers powerful analytics for tracking sales and customer insights.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies
• Getting Started
• Installation
• Configuration
• Usage
• Directory Structure
• Contributing
• License

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Features

For Customers

• Product Catalog: Browse products across various categories with detailed descriptions and images.
• Advanced Search and Filters: Quickly find products with filters for price, category, and brand.
• User Accounts: Create and manage accounts, view past orders, and track current orders.
• Cart & Checkout: Simple cart management with secure checkout.
• Multiple Payment Options: Integration with PayPal, Stripe, and credit cards.
• Order Tracking: Track order status from checkout to delivery.

For Sellers

• Seller Dashboard: Real-time data on sales, products, and performance metrics.
• Product Management: Tools to add, update, or remove products and manage stock levels.
• Order Fulfillment: Simplified order management with tools for handling returns and refunds.
• Dropshipping Support: Connect with suppliers to automate inventory and fulfillment.
• Sales Analytics: Insights into revenue, best-selling items, and other key metrics.

Additional Features

• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
• SEO-Friendly Structure: Built to rank well on search engines.
• Notification System: Alerts for customers and sellers on order and stock updates.
• Admin Control Panel: For site management, including user roles, orders, and general settings.

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Technologies

CyberTrendHub is powered by:

• Backend: PHP (native or using a PHP framework like Laravel)
• Database: MySQL
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap
• Payment Integration: Stripe, PayPal
• Authentication: PHP session management with secure handling

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• PHP 7.4+ (or the latest version)
• MySQL (or MariaDB)
• Composer (if using Laravel)
• NPM or Yarn for managing frontend dependencies

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Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/CyberTrendHub.git
   cd CyberTrendHub

2. Install Dependencies:

   • Composer for PHP:

     composer install

   • NPM for frontend assets:

     npm install

3. Set Up the Database:

   • Create a MySQL database for CyberTrendHub.
   • Import the provided cybertrendhub.sql file (located in the database directory) to set up the necessary tables.

4. Environment Configuration:

   • Create a copy of .env.example and rename it to .env.

   • Update the .env file with your database credentials and other environment settings:

     DB_CONNECTION=mysql
     DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
     DB_PORT=3306
     DB_DATABASE=cybertrendhub
     DB_USERNAME=root
     DB_PASSWORD=your_password
     

5. Generate Application Key (if using Laravel):

   php artisan key:generate

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Configuration

1. Environment Variables:

   • Define variables in the .env file for app settings, such as the application URL, database credentials, and API keys for payment gateways.

2. Payment Gateways:

   • Configure PayPal and Stripe by adding their API keys to the .env file.

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Usage

1. Start the PHP Development Server:

   php artisan serve

2. Access the Application:

   • Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser to access the CyberTrendHub site.

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Directory Structure

The main directories in CyberTrendHub include:

• /app: Core application logic
• /config: Configuration files for the app and database
• /database: Migration and SQL files for database setup
• /public: Public assets like images, CSS, and JavaScript
• /resources: Views and templates
• /routes: Web routes for defining application endpoints
• /storage: Logs, cache, and uploaded files

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Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community. Please open an issue or submit a pull request with your suggested improvements. For major changes, please discuss them with us first to ensure alignment with the project's direction.

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License

CyberTrendHub is open-source software licensed under the MIT license.

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CyberTrendHub is your one-stop platform for building a successful e-commerce and dropshipping store. Thank you for using our platform, and happy selling!