LotusFrame - Savory Whisper 🌸

A robust e-commerce platform built with Java Jakarta EE, following the DAO pattern and clean architectural principles.

🚀 Key Features

• User Management: Secure flow for registration, login, and profile management.
• Product Catalog: Dynamic filtering by category and real-time product search.
• Shopping Cart: Fully functional cart with checkout and order tracking.
• Admin Dashboard: Centralized management for users, orders, and products.
• Responsive Design: Polished UI built with Bootstrap 5 and Feather Icons.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Java Jakarta EE (Servlets, JSP)
• Database: MySQL 8.x
• Frontend: Bootstrap 5, Vanilla JS, Feather Icons
• Server: Apache Tomcat 10.1+
• DevOps: Docker & Docker Compose support

🐳 Quick Start with Docker

The fastest way to get LotusFrame up and running.

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/RinCodeForge927/LotusFrame.git
   cd LotusFrame

2. Build and Run: Ensure you have built the project and the .war file is located in the dist/ directory, then run:

   docker-compose up --build

   Access the store at: http://localhost:8080

💻 Manual Setup

• JDK 17+ and Apache Tomcat 10.1+ are required.
• The database schema is located in sql/schema.sql.
• Configure environment variables for Database connection if not using Docker (see Constants.java).

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

📄 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.