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BIDMALL ONLINE AUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

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1. INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Founded in 1981, with the mission of "Bringing People and

Computers Together…Successfully", NIIT, Asia's No. 1 trainer and leading

Global Talent Development Corporation, offers learning and knowledge solutions

to 5 million students across 32 countries. The NIIT Group is also positioned

strongly in the software and services space through NIIT Technologies. NIIT has

Pioneering innovative classroom, e-learning and advanced solutions for career

seekers, professionals, corporations and higher education institutions.

NIIT Technologies is gaining the trust of global organizations by

providing innovative IT Solutions and Business Process Management Services in

key verticals such as Insurance, Banking, Retail, Transport, and Manufacturing.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The project entitled ‘Bid Mall Online Auctions’ is the public sales for

the highest bid amount. The main goal is to provide easy way for buying and

selling products over the web. Any person can register in the web site and after

that can to present his own products for tenders, to take part in another tenders

(add bids), to manage user account, to resell unsold products. Unregistered person

may only see common pages with all tenders, products and seller's information.

The project contains modules such as entering details of

auctioneer&bidder, entering details of product to be put into auction, bidding,

transactions&payments.The auctioneer can enter the details of his own product for

auction and the bidder can select the product from the list and make the auction.

The auctioneer and bidder can see the details of the item. The auctioneer can also

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take part in the auction of other products. But an auctioneer can’t bid for his own

product. Also the bidder can put products for auction. i.e, the auctioneer may act

also as a bidder and that the bidder can also act as an auctioneer. This will be a

highly user-friendly web enabled application which can be used over any popular

browsers available in the market.

The bidder who bid the maximum amount for the product within the

particular date assigned by the auctioneer will be the winner of the auction.The

auctioneer will send a mail to the winner conveying that he is the winner with a

confirmation. The bidder in reply sends the confirmation. The transactions will be

then done and at last go to payments. Payment is done using credit cards.

It opens up new sales channels for new products and offers buyers

favorable purchasing conditions. We make it easy for individuals and businesses

to buy and sell their products, all without expensive marketing costs.

Each user has a unique identification. A separate auction will be held

for each item. No bid below the start bid amount is registered. In the auction the

product will be fixed to the person who has bided the maximum amount within the

particular date assigned by the auctioneer.

We facilitate the process of displaying products, bidding on items

and paying for them. It acts as a market place for individuals and businesses that

use the site to auction off goods.

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SYSTEM STUDY

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2. SYSTEM STUDY

2.1 Existing System In the existing system, anyone interested to participate in auction

has to visit the office where the auction is being held. A participant needs to first

register himself before participating in an auction. The employees working in the

office maintains records of all registered participants in Excel Worksheets.

Auction’s tokens are issued to registered auction participants, using which they

can participate in auction bids.

Details of the products to be auctioned are also stored in Excel

Worksheets. Before an auction starts, employees needs to first search product

details stored in Excel Worksheets to finalize lowest bidding price & no.of

products to be auctioned.

In the present system, the company doesn’t store details of every

auction bid. Only details of ten highest bids are stored. Again, the bid details are

stored in Excel Worksheets

Drawbacks

Time Consuming

Retrieval of particular & records are difficult.

Low Accuracy.

Can’t store details of all Auctions.

2.2 Proposed System As is evident from the existing system, to maintain details in Excel

Worksheets a lot of time is required. Moreover, anyone interested to participate in

auctions needs to be present at the auction site. Many times this limitation

discourages prospective buyers from participating in auctions.As a result a new

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system is developed, which will remove all the workload of maintaining Excel

Worksheets & make the whole auction process more dynamic so that anyone

interested in participating in auctions will not be required to present at the auction

office at the time of auction.

The proposed system developed will change the entire

auction process to a web-based system. Customers will be able to participate

auctions online without traveling to the office. The new system will have a global

approach where people from different countries will be able to participate in

auctions. Auctions payments will be made online using credit cards. The system

will store details about every single bid for a product.

Advantages

Less Time Consuming

Data & Records can be easily retrieved.

All auction details will be stored.

Avoid Manual Work.

2.3 Feasibility Study Feasibility analysis is the procedure for identifying the candidate

system, evaluating and electing the most feasible system. This is done by

investigating the existing system in the area under investigation or generally ideas

about a new system. It is a test of a system proposal according to its workability,

impact on the organization, ability to meet user needs, and effective use of

resources. The objective of feasibility study is not to solve the problem but to

acquire a sense of its scope. Feasibility analysis involves 8 steps:

1. Form a project team and appoint a project leader.

2. Prepare system flow charts.

3. Enumerate potential candidate system.

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4. Describe and identify characteristics of candidate systems.

5. Determine and evaluate performance and cost effectiveness of each

candidate system.

6. Weigh system performance and cost data.

7. Select the best candidate system.

8. Repair and report final project directive to management.

Three key considerations are involved in the feasibility analysis: economic,

technical and behavioral.

2.3.1 Economic Feasibility

Economic analysis is the most frequently used method for

evaluating the effectiveness of a candidate system. It is more commonly known as

cost benefit analysis, the procedure to determine the benefits and saving that are

expected from a candidate system and compare them with costs. If the benefits

outweigh costs then a decision is made to design and implement the system.

Otherwise make alterations in the proposed system.

2.3.2 2.3.2 Technical feasibilityTechnical feasibility

The assessments of technical feasibility centers on the existing

system and to what extent it can support the proposed addition. This was based on

an outline design of system requirements in turns of inputs, files, programs,

procedures, and staff. It involves financial considerations to accommodate

technical enhancement.

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2.3.3 2.3.3 Behavioral feasibilityBehavioral feasibility

People are inherently resistant to change, and computers have been

known to facilitate change. An estimate should be made about the reaction of the

user staff towards the development of a computerized system. Computer

installations have something to do with turnover, transfers and changes in job

status. The introduction of a candidate system requires special effort to educate,

sell and train the staff for conducting the business.

The candidate system was found to be technically, economically, and

behaviorally feasible. The system was developed user friendly, needless training

and improves the working environment. Justification for any capital outlay is that

it will increase profit, reduce expenditure or improve the quality of service or

goods, which in turn may be expected to provide increased profits. Disregarding

the initial expenses, the candidate system was assessed to be feasible in all ways.

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REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS

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3. REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS Requirement analysis is a software engineering task that

bridges the gap between the system level engineering and software design. The

first step understands the users requirements within the framework and the

environment in which the system is being installed. Consideration is given to the

user’s resources as well as to finances. In selecting the software, the user must

decide whether to develop it in-house, hire a service company or a contract

programmer to create it. Or simply acquire it from a software house. The choice is

logically made after the user has clearly defined the requirement expected of the

software. Therefore, requirement analysis sets the tone for software selection.

The software analysis builds models of the data, functional and

behavioral domains that will be treated by the software. The software

requirement analysis may be divided into three area of effort.

Problem Recognition

Problem Evaluation

System Modeling

3.1 PROBLEM RECOGNITION

First the communication for analysis must be established so that

problem recognition is ensured. The goal is recognition of the basis problem

elements as perceived by the customer or users.

In the existing system the activities like entering products details for

auction, entering users details searching the products that are to be put into

auction & maintaining auction details are done manually, which is time

consuming. Also it doesn’t store all auctions details .Instead it stores only

highest

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10 auction details. In such a system searching and retrieving information’s

mentioned are causes much effort.

Problems of the existing system and its limitations are:

Delay in retrieval of Information

Time consuming

Lot of human effort

We spend more money to travel

3.2 PROBLEM EVALUATION AND SYNTHESIS

Problem evaluation and solution is the next major are of effort for

analysis. The analyst must define all externally observable objectives evaluate

the flow and content of information, define and elaborate all software function,

understand software behavior in the context of events that affect the system,

establish system interface characteristics, and uncover additional design

constrains. Each of these tasks serves to describe the problem so that an overall

approach or solution may be synthesized.

The proposed system is a scalable, user-friendly application and is

developed using the latest technology which handles all the above issues in a

consistent and powerful way. Since the application is web-based, it supports data

exchange over different service centers and thus gives an overall and accurate

service analysis.

It overcomes the limitations of existing system.

Fast retrieval of information.

Human effort can be reduced.

Less Time Consuming.

No need to spend money to travel.

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3.3 MODELING

During requirement analysis,we create models to be built to gain better

understanding of the actual logical entities(functions and sub functions)to be built.

The following are the roles of models in requirement anlysis.

The models help the analyst to understand information, functions, and

behaviors of the system.

The model becomes the main reference for the review to determine

completeness, consistency & accuracy of the specification.

The model becomes the foundation for designs.

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DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT

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4. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

4.1 Operating System Windows 2000 server

Windows 2000 server includes improved network, application, and

web services. It provides increased reliability and scalability, lowers your cost of

computing with powerful, flexible management services and provides the best

foundation for running business applications.

4.2 Language And Software package

MICROSOFT.NET

Microsoft.net is software that connects information, people,

systems, and services. It spans clients, servers, and developer tools, and consists

of:

The .NET framework 1.1,used for building and running all

kinds of software including Web-based applications, smart client

applications ,XML web services-components that facilitate integration by sharing

data and functionality over a network through standard ,platform-independent

protocols such as XML(Extensible Markup Language),SOAP and HTTP.

Developer tools, such as Microsoft Visual Studio.NET 2003

which provides an integrated development environment (IDE) for maximizing

developer productivity with the .NET framework.

A set of servers, including Microsoft Windows Server 2000,

Microsoft SQL Server, that integrates, runs, operates and manages web services

and web applications.

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Client software such as Windows XP, Windows CE and Microsoft

Office XP ,that helps developers deliver a deep and compelling user experience

across a family of devices and existing products.

What Is .NET Framework?

The .NET Framework is an integral Windows component for

building and running the next generation of software application and web services.

The .NET Framework:

Supports over 20 different programming languages. Manages much of the

plumbning involved in developing software, enabling developers to focus on the

core business logic code. Makes it easier than ever before to build, to deploy, and

to administer secure robust, and high performing applications. The .NET

Framework is composed of the common language runtime and a unified set of

class libraries.

Common Language Runtime (CLR)

Class Libraries

Base classes provide standard functionality such as input or

output ,string manipulation, security management ,network communications,

thread management, text management and user interface design features.

The ADO.NET classes enable developers to interact with data

accessed in the form of XML through the OLEDB,ODBC,ORACLE and SQL

Server interfaces . XML classes enable XML manipulation, searching, and

translations. The ASP.NET classes support the development of web-based

applications and web services. The Windows Forms classes support the

development of desktop-based smart client applications. Together the class

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libraries provide a common, consistent development interface across all languages

supported by the .NET Framework.

ASP.NET

ASP.NET is a programming framework built on the common language

runtime that can be used on a server to build powerful web applications. ASP.NET

offers several important advantages over previous Web development models:

Enhanced Performance

ASP.NET is compiled common language runtime code running on the

server. Unlike its interpreted predecessors, ASP.NET can take the advantage of

early binding,just-in-time compilation,native optimization, and caching services

right out of the box. The amounts to dramatically better performance before you

ever write a line of code.

World Class Tool Support

The ASP.NET framework is complemented by a rich tool box and designer

in the visual studio integrated development environment. WYSIWYG editing,

drag-and-drop server controls , and automatic deployment are just a few of the

features this powerful tool provides.

Power And Flexibility

Because ASP.NET is based on the common language runtime, the

power and flexibility of that entire platform is available to Web application

developers. The .NET Framework class library, messaging, and data accessed

solutions are all seamlessly accessible from the web. ASP.NET is also language

independent, so you can choose the language that best applies to your application

or partition your application among many languages. Further, the common

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language runtime interoperability guarantees that your existing investment in

COM- based development is preserved when migrating to ASP.NET .

Simplicity

ASP.NET makes it easy to perform common tasks, from simple form

submission and client authentication to deployment and site configuration. For

example, the ASP.NET page framework allows you to build user interfaces that

cleanly separate application logic from presentation code and to handle events in a

simple, Visual Basic- like forms processing model. Additionally, the common

language runtime simplifies development, with managed code services such as

automatic reference counting and garbage collection.

Manageability

ASP.NET employs a text-based , hierarchical configuration system ,which

simplifies applying settings to your server environment and web applications.

Because configuration information is stored as plain text, new settings may be

applied without the aid of ,local administration tools. This “zero local

administration” philosophy extends to deploying ASP.NET Framework

applications as well. An ASP.NET Framework application is deployed to a server

simply by copying the necessary files to the server. No server restart is required,

even to deploy or replace running compiled code.

Scalability and Availability

ASP.NET has been designed with scalability in mind, with features

specifically tailored to improve performance in clustered and multiprocessor

environments. Further, processes are closely monitored and managed by the

ASP.NET runtime, so that if one misbehaves(leaks, deadlocks), a new process can

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be created in its place, which helps keep your applications constantly available to

handle requests.

Customizability and Extensibilty

ASP.NET delivers a well- factored architecture that allows developers to

“plug-in” their code at the appropriate level. In fact, it is possible to extend or

replace any subcomponent of the ASP.NET runtime with your own custom-

written component. Implementing custom authentication or state services has

never been easier.

Security

With built in windows authentication and per-application configuration , you

can be assured that your application are secure.

Language Support

The Microsoft .NET Platform currently offers built in support for three

languages: C#,Visual Basic, and Jscript to build .NET applications.

Language Compatibility

The differences between the vbscript used in ASP and Visual Basic >NET

language used in ASP.NET are by far the most extensive of all the potential

migration issus. Not only has ASP.NET departed from the VBScript language to

“true“ VisualBasic, but the VisualBasic language itself has undergone significant

changes in this release. The changes are designed to:

Make the language more consistent by bringing together features of the language

with similar purposes.

Simplify the language by redesigning the features that made VisualBasic less

than”basic”.

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Improve readability and maintainability bu redesigning features that hid too many

important details from the programmer. Improve robustness by enforcing better

practices, such as type –safe programming.

C#

Microsoft Visual C# 2005 is the comprehensive toolset for creating XML

Web services and Microsoft.NET- connected applications for Microsoft Windows

and the web. This robust development package, which uses the component –

oriented C# development language, offers beginning and intermediate developers

with C++ or Java experience a modern language and environment for creating

next-generation software. Visual C# 2005 delivers superior functionality for

streamlining business processes, including:

Rapid design,development and dployment support for creating and

consuming Web services.

Form designers and visual controls for creating rich Windows- based

Applications.

Authoring tools and services for building powerful Microsoft .NET server-

based solutions.

Migration tools for converting Java-based projects to the Microsoft.NET

development environment.

With Visual C# 2005 , developers can built solutions for the

broadest range of clients, including Windows, the web and the mobile or

embedded devices. Using this elegant programming language and tool, developers

can leverage their existing programming language and tool , developers can

leverage their existing C++ and Java- language skills and knowledge to be

successful in the .NET environment.

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HTML

A web browser is a program that is used to visit web pages. Browsers use

HTML files to generate Web pages. Physically the World Wide Web is a

repository of HTML files stored on hard drives of computers spread across the

world. These files are transferred from one computer to another by a common

transport protocol called HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). HTML files are

simple text files and as such they can be easily read and understood by humans.

Java Script

Java Script is a scripting language developed by Netscape. Java script is object

oriented cross-platform scripting language. Since java script is interpreted at the

browser level it maintains platform independence. You can use java script as a

client side and server side programming language.

SQL Server 2005

SQL Server 2005, released in November 2005, is the successor to

SQL Server 2000. It included native support for managing XML data, in addition

to relational data. For this purpose, it defined an xml data type that could be used

either as a data type in database columns or as literals in queries. XML columns

can be associated with XSD schemas; XML data being stored is verified against

the schema. XML is converted to an internal binary data type before being stored

in the database. Specialized indexing methods were made available for XML data.

XML data is queried for using XQuery; SQL Server 2005 added some extensions

to the T-SQL language to allow embedding XQuery queries in T-SQL. In addition,

it also defines a new extension to XQuery, called XML DML, that allows query-

based modifications to XML data. SQL Server 2005 also allows a database server

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-SQL

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XQuery

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XSD

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relational_database

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML


to be exposed over web services using TDS packets encapsulated within SOAP

request; when the data is access over web services, results are returned as XML.

For relational data, T-SQL has been augmented with error handling features and

support for recursive queries. SQL Server 2005 has also been enhanced with new

indexing algorithms and better error recovery systems. Permissions and access

control have been made more granular and the query processor handles concurrent

execution of queries in a more efficient way. Partitions on tables and indexes are

supported natively, so scaling out a database onto a cluster is easier. SQL CLR

was introduced with SQL Server 2005 to let it integrate with .NET Framework.

Hardware Requirements

PROCESSOR : PENTIUM III

CLOCK SPEED : 500 MHZ

SYSTEM BUS : 32 BIT

RAM : 128 MB

HDD : 1.2 GB

MONITOR : SVGA COLOR

KEY BOARD : 108 KEYS

MOUSE : LOGITECH

FDD : 1.44 MB

PRINTER : HP

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.NET_Framework

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluster_computing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-SQL

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOAP

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_service


Software Requirements

OPERATING SYSTEM : WINDOWS SERVER’00

WEB SERVER : I I S

ENVIRONMENT : MICROSOFT .NET

MICROSOFT .NET FRAME WORK

[.NET assemblies, XML,Web Services,

WindowsServices, Web User Controls,

ADO.NET, Mobile Applications]

FRONT END : ASP .NET

SCRIPTING : VB.NET

BACKEND : MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 2005

BROWSER : INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0

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SYSTEM DESIGN

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5. SYSTEM DESIGN

DESIGN is the process of applying various techniques and principles for

the purposes of defining a device ,a process on a system in sufficient detail to

permit its physical realization. It is a process through which requirements are

translated into a representation of the software. Software design is the technical

kernel of the software engineering process and is applied regardless of the

development paradigm that is used. From a project management point of view

software design is conducted in two steps. Preliminary design is concerned with

the transformation of requirements in to data and software architecture. Detail

design focuses on refinement to the architectural representation that lead to detail

data structure and algorithmic representations for software.

System design involves translating information requirements and

conceptual design into technical specification and general flow of processing.

After considering the requirements of the firm, needs are identified, related

information is gathered to verify the problem and after evaluating the existing

system, a new system is proposed. The proposed system consists of various

modules , their maintenance works and finally report generation.

For the Replicated data processing environment using the .Net framework

in WindowsXP, developing an efficient system , which is user friendly as well as

high in performance , is the main aim. It has been assured that the system will

have the functions and promises of the proposed system. In the design phase ,

various techniques are used to present a simple but efficient environment.

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5.1 DATA FLOW DIAGRAMS

Data flow diagram (DFD) is used to show how data flows through the

system and the processes that transform the input data into output. Data flow

diagrams are a way of expressing system requirements in a graphical manner.

DFD represents one of the most ingenious tools used for structured analysis. It is

also known as a bubble chart.

In the normal convention, logical DFD can be completed using only

four notations.

: Represents source or destination of data

: Represents data flow

: Represents a process that transforms

Incoming data into outgoing data

: Represents data source

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The DFD at the simplest level is referred to as the ‘CONTEXT ANALYSIS

DIAGRAM’. These are expanded by level, each explaining its process in detail.

Processes are numbered for easy identification and are normally labeled in block

letters. Each data flow is labeled for easy understanding.

CONTEXT LEVEL

BidMall Auctions

BidMall Auctions

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Bidding the Product

Auctioneer/Bidder Auctioneer/Bidder

Entering Products Details


LEVEL ONE UserInfo

ProductInfo

BidInfo

BidInfo

UserInfo

PaymentInfo

BidInfo

ProductInfo

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User/AuctioneerUser/Auctioneer

LogIn

Eddsdsd Entering Product Details&Image

Eddsdsd Viewing Highest Bid Ret BidValue Eddsdsd Contact Winner && & & SendMail

Eddsdsd Payments

Eddsdsd Delete Product


LEVEL TWO UserInfo

UserInfo ProductInfo

ProductInfo

PaymentInfo

BidInfo

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Log In

View Product Details

Bidding

Payment

Receiving Mail From Owner


5.2DATABASE DESIGN

The database is a collection of stored data organized in such a way that all

the data requirements are satisfied by the database.. How data are organized

depends on the data and response requirements that determine hardware

configurations. An integrated approach to file design is the database. The general

theme behind a database is to handle information as an integrated whole.

Database is a collection of inter-related data store together data with

controlled redundancy to serve one or more application. In a database

environment common data are available to the users. A program now requests the

data through database management system (DBMS), which determines the data

sharing. General objectives are to make information access easy, quick, efficient,

inexperience and flexible for the user. Several specific objectives are ease of

learning, data independence, integrity and recovery from failure, privacy and

security, performance.

In a database environment, Database Management System (DBMS) is the

software that provides the interface between the data file on disk and the program

that requires processing. Although all DBMSs have a common approach to data

management, they differ in the way they structure data. The three types of data

structure are hierarchical, network and relational. Here we use relational

structuring in which all data and relationships are represented in a flat, two-

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dimensional table called a relation. A relation equivalent to a file, where each line

represents a record.

Data structuring is refined through a process called normalization. Data

are grouped in the simplest way possible so that later changes can be made with a

minimum of impact on the data structure.

The following is a listing of tables used in BidMall OnlineAuction Site:

1. UserInfo

The information of the users who are registered is stored in this table. An

entry is made during registration. Each user has a unique entry.

Field Names Data Types Size Description

UserId int 16 Id of user

FirstName nvarchar 50 First Name of

user

LastName nvarchar 50 Last Name of

user

Password nvarchar 50 Password of

user

phone nvarchar 50 Phone number

of user

Email nvarchar 50 Email Id of

user

Address nvarchar 200 Address Of

User

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2. CategoryInfo

CategoryInfo table stores different types of categories. It includes category

name & category id.

3. BidInfo

BidInfo table stores the details of all the bidding. An entry is made during

an item bid by any registered user.

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CategoryId int 8 Id of category

CategoryName nvarchar 50 CategoryName

of Product

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4.

ProductInfo

Product table stores the details of all the products that are kept for auction.

An entry is made during an item place for an auction.


ProductId int 8 Id of product

ProductName nvarchar 50 Name of product

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BidInfoId int 8 Id Of each Bid

Productid int 8 Id of product

ProductName nvarchar 50 Name of Product

Bidvalue money 8 Bid Amount

BidderId int 8 Id of bidder

UserId int 8 Id of User

ExitDt datetime 8 Date & time

when auction of

product ends

despatchdate datetime 8 Date & Time

when Product is

send to Winner

Receiveddate datetime 8 Date & Time

when Product is

received by

Winner

Confirmation bit 1 Confirming

whether productis

received

Paid bit 1 Checks whether

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CategoryId int 20 Company of

product

StartindBidvalue money 8 Starting Bid

Amount

Bidvalue money 8 Bid Amount

AuctionInterval int 8 No.of days the

product is kept for

auction

EntryDt datetime 8 Date&Time the

product kept for

auction

UserId int 8 Id of User

BidderId Int 8 Id of Bidder

Description nvarchar 500 Details About

Product

Image nvarchar 50 Image url of

product

5. PaymentInfo In PaymentInfo all the payments will be stored.


IssueNumber int 8 IssueNumber BidId int 8 Id of each bidUserId int 8 Id of UserCreditCardNumber varchar 20 Number of CreditcardCreditCardType varchar 50 Type of Creditcard

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TotalAmount int 8 Highest Bid Amount

5.3 INPUT & OUTPUT DESIGN

INPUT DESIGN

Input design is a part of overall design, which requires careful attribute.

Inaccurate input data are the most common cause of errors in data processing.

Errors entered by data entry operators can be controlled by input design. Input

design is the process of converting user-originated inputs to a computer- based

format. This input to the system is provided through ASP.Net. The goal of

designing input data is to make data entry as easy, logical and free from errors. In

the system design phase input data are collected and organized in to groups of

similar data. The expanded data flow diagram logical data flows, data sources,

data stores and destination. Input design input data and source documents. Source

data are captured initially. A source document should be logical and easy to

understand. It should be clearly identified and should specify for the user what to

write and where to write it. Source data are input into the system using input

media and devices.

OUTPUT DESIGN

Computer output is the most important and direct source of information

to the user. Efficient, Intelligible output design improves the system’s relationship

with the user and helps in decision-making. Output design is very important phase

because the output will be in an interactive manner. The output will be in such a

way that the user can see it from the screen and can take a hard copy from the

printer. To make a user- friendly output and for better communication the

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programmer can use the features of a window. Efficient, Intelligence output

design improves the system’s relationship with the user and help in decision-

making. A major form of the output is a hard copy from the printer. Printouts

should be designed around the output requirements of the user.

1. MainPage

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2.LogIn

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3. UserEntry

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4.UserEntry

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5.ProductEntry

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6. ImageUpload

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7. ImageUpload

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9. Bidding Page

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9. Product Details

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10. Bidding Page

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11. Bidding Page

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12. Bidding Page

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13. Contact Information

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14. Contact Information

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15.Transaction Page

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16.Transaction Page

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17. Payment Page

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SYSTEM TESTING

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6. System Testing

System testing is defined as the process by which one detects the

defects in the software. Any software development organization or team has to per-

form several processes. Software testing is one among them. It is the final

opportunity of any programmer to detect and rectify any defects that may have

appeared during the software development stage. Testing is a process of testing a

program with the explicit intention of finding errors that make the program fail. In

short system testing and quality assurance is a review in software products and

related documentation for completion, correctness, reliability and maintainability.

System testing is the first stage of implementation, which is aimed at

ensuring that the system works accurately and efficiently before live operation

commences. Testing is vital to the success of the system. System testing makes a

logical assumption that if all the parts of the system are correct the goal will be

successfully achieved. A series of testing are performed for the proposed system

before the system is ready for user acceptance testing.

The testing steps are:

Unit testing

Integration testing

Validation

Output testing

User acceptance testing

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Unit Testing

This is the first level of testing. In this different modules are tested against the

specification produces during the design of the modules. Unit testing is done during

the coding phase and to test the internal logic of the modules. It refers to the

modules. It refers to the verification of single program module in an isolated

environment. Unit testing first focuses on the modules independently of one another

to locate errors.After coding each dialogue is tested and run individually. All necessary

coding where removed and it was ensured that all the modules are worked, as the

programmer would expect. Logical errors found where corrected.

So, by working all the modules independently and verifying the outputs of

each module in the presence of staff we conducted that the programs was

functioning as expected.

Integration Testing

Data can be lost across an interface: one module can be adverse effort on

another; sub functions when combined may not produce the desired major functions.

Integration testing is a systematic testing for constructing the program structure.

Conducting the tests is to uncover errors associated within the interface. The

objective is to take unit tested to modules and build a program structure. All the

modules are combined and tested as a whole. Here correction is difficult because the

vast expenses of the entire program complicate the isolation of causes. Thus in the

integration testing step, all the errors uncovered are corrected for the next testing

steps.

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Validation Testing

This provides the final assurance that the software meets the all the

functional, behavioral and performance requirements. The software is completely

assembled as a package. Validation succeeds when the software functions in a

manner in which user wishes. Validation refers to the process of using software in

live environment in order to find errors. During the course of validation the system

failure may occur and sometime the coding has to be hanged according to the

requirement. Thus the feedback from the validation phase generally produces

changes in the software.

Once the application was made of all logical and interface errors, inputting

dummy data ensured that the software developed satisfied all the requirements of the

user. This dummy data is known as test case.

Output Testing

After performing the validation testing, the next step is output testing of the

proposed system since no system could be useful if it does not produce the required

output in the specific format. Asking the users about the format the required by

them, tests the output generated or considered into 2 ways. One is on screen and

another is printed format.

The output format on the screen found to be correct as the format was

designed in the system design phase according to the user needs. For the hard copy

also, the output comes out as the specified requirement by the user. Hence output

testing does not result in any correction in the system.

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User Acceptance Testing

Acceptance test refers to the acceptance of data into the system for

processing. The acceptance test contributes to the consistency and smooth working

of the system. The system under consideration is tested for users at a time of

developing and making changes whenever required. This is done with regard to the

following points:

Input screen design

Output screen design

On-line message to guide the user

Format of ad-hoc report and other outputs.

Taking the various kinds of test data does the above testing. Preparation of

test data plays a vital role in the system testing. After preparing the test data the

system under study is tested using that test data. While testing the system by using

test data errors are again uncovered and corrected by using above testing steps and

correction are also noted for future use.

Test Results

The knowledge about the test results is necessary to make further modifications.

The following are the test results.

Program testing revealed that the program is free from syntax and logical

errors. The output where found correct.

String testing revealed that all the modules of the system works properly

under peak loads and the system is capable of handling as many records.

Acceptance test refers to the acceptance of data into the system for

processing. This acceptance test contributes to the consistency and smooth

working of the system.

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IMPLEMENTATION

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7. IMPLEMENTATION

Implementation is the stage in the project where the theoretical

design is turned into working system and is giving confidence on the new system

for the users that it will work efficiently and effectively. It involves careful

planning, investigation of the current system and its constraints on

implementation, design of methods to achieve the change over, an evaluation of

change over methods. Apart from planning major task of preparing the

implementation are education and training of users. The more complex system is

being implemented, the more involved will be the system analysis and design

effort required just for implementation.

An implementation co-ordination committee based on politics of

individual organization has been appointed. The implementation process begins

with preparing a plan for the implementation of the system. According to this

plan, the activities are to be carried out, discussions made regarding the equipment

and resources and the additional equipment has to be acquired to implement the

new system.

Implementation is the final and important phase. The most critical

stage in achieving a successful new system and in giving the user’s confidence

that the new will work be effective. The system can be implemented only after

through testing is done and if it found to working according to the specification.

This method also offers the greatest security since the old system can take over if

the errors are found or inability to handle certain type of transactions while using

the new system.

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SECURITIES & MAINTENANCE

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8. SECURITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Maintenance involves the software industry captive, typing up the

system resources. It means restoring something to its original condition.

Maintenance involves a wide range of activities including correcting, coding, and

design errors, updating documentation and test data and upgrading user support.

Maintenance is continued till the product is re-engineered or deployed to another

platform. Maintenance is also done based on fixing the problems reported,

changing the interface with other software or hardware enhancing the software.

Any system developed should be secured and protected against possible

hazards. Security measures are provided to prevent unauthorized access of the

database at various levels. An uninterrupted power supply should be so that the

power failure or voltage fluctuations will not erase the data in the files.

Threats to System’s Security

The lists of potential threats are

Disgruntled and dishonest users

Fire

Errors and omissions

Natural disasters

External attacks

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System Security Measurements

Identification

It is scheme for identifying persons to the system based on ‘something

you know’ such as password. In the Auction Site, both the auctioneer and the

bidder are given passwords for identification purpose during registration process.

Access Control

Controlling access to computer databases is essential. In the Auction Site

only the administrator has given the access to the tables.

Audit Control

Auditing must be supported at all levels of management. Audit controls

protect system from external security breaches and internal fraud or embezzle

men. Various software programs are available to help in the audit function.

System Integrity

This line of defense safeguards the functioning of the hardware, software,

physical security and operating procedures. Proper backup of hardware and

software are extremely important.

Password protection and simple procedures to change the unauthorized

access are provided to the users. The system allows the user to enter the system

only through login.

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FUTURE ENHANCEMENT

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9. FUTURE ENHANCEMENT

Today internet has become part of human life. It bridges the gap

between people and brings the world within the range of mouse click. Purchasing

different items online, giving advertisements, assessing updated new are some of

the attractions of the internet.

Auction Site is a sincere effort to develop an online purchasing center

for individuals and businesses for the items of their choice. In this system is has

been tried to solve the problems of the existing systems. Also since it has been

developed on ASP.Net, it is platform independent. We make it quick and easy for

individuals and businesses to buy and sell their products, all without expensive

marketing costs.

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CONCLUSION

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10. CONCLUSION

This project was successfully completed within the time span allotted.

All the modules are tested separately and put together to form the main system.

Finally the system is tested with real data and everything worked successfully.

Thus the system has fulfilled the entire objective identified.

The system had been developed in an attractive dialog fashion. So user

with minimum knowledge about computers can also operate the system easily to

conclude this, we thank all people who help us to complete this project

successfully.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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11. BIBILIOGRAPHY

BOOKS

ASP.NET

Chris Hart, John Kauffman, David Sussman, Chris Ullman:Beginning ASP.NET 2.0

SQL SERVSER

Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (With CD-ROM) by Kalen Delaney.

Professional SQL Server 2000 Programming by Rob Vieira.

Microsoft SQL Server High Availability. By Paul Bertucci; ISBN:

0672326256; Nov 5, 2004 ...

URLs

www.ebay.com www.microsoft.com

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