An automated Shopping Tool

An automated Shopping Tool

(A case study of shoprite)

BY

SHUAIBU YAHAYA SHUAIBU

DEPARTMENT OF IT

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

A Project Report Submitted to the Faculty of Science and Technology for the Study, Leading

to a Project in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Bachelor

of Information Technology of International University Of East Africa.

Supervisor

Mr. Nasser Kimbugwe

Department Of Information Technology

Faculty of Science and Technology, International University of East Africa

Email: [email protected],

Mobile No: +256-417722300

July, 2016

Declaration

I do hereby declare that this Project Report is original and has not been published and/or

submitted for any other degree award to any other University before.

# NAMES REGISTRATION No. SIGNATURE

SHUAIBU YAHAYA SHUAIBU 13/NG/029/BIT-J

Date:…………………………………………………….

Approval

This Project Report has been submitted for Examination with the approval of the following

supervisor.

Signature: ……………………………………..

Date : ……………………………………..

Mr. Nasser Kimbugwe

Faculty of Science and Technology, International University of East Africa

Dedication

This project report is dedicated to my dear parents/guardians who have made all things

possible to support me.

Acknowledgement

I would like to thank the Almighty God for giving me the ability, health and wisdom to

successfully complete this project research work.

I register my sincere gratitude to my beloved parents, for the spiritual, moral and financial

support accorded to my throughout the course of our education.

I acknowledge my supervisor Mr. Nasser Kimbugwe, for his great support, patience and

guidance throughout the accomplishment of this project.

Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to all the staff of international university of east

Africa and especially the staff of FST for the assistance that they have accorded me throughout

my studies at the University.

May the god Lord richly bless everyone who has in one way or another contributed to this

Research Project?

Abstract

This report presents an automated shopping tool tailored for Shoprite shopping Mall. The

project was an important area for development because of the efficiency; reliability and

security of the procedures used to conduct proceeding purchase and payments. The aim of this

project work was to develop an interactive automated shopping tool which allows users to

order and make necessary payments on web-based platform. It involved phases: such as

development of a front-end as user interface; the development of database for keeping

customers records, and the development of a web-based administration tool.

Information for system study was gathered using tools such as interviews, e-journals, websites

and the study of relevant literature. DFDs and ERDs were used in the analysis and design of

the system. The technologist used in the implementation of the objectives of this study

included PHP and the Database Management System employed was MySQL. The outcome of

the project was an integrated system capable an automated shopping tool for ShopRite

shopping mall. Upon successful testing and system validation, the researchers believe that the

system can be administered fairly, effectively and efficiently.

Table of Contents

DECLARATION......................................................................................................................................I

APPROVAL.............................................................................................................................................I

DEDICATION.........................................................................................................................................II

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT......................................................................................................................III

ABSTRACT...........................................................................................................................................IV

LIST OF FIGURES.................................................................................................................................X

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................................XI

CHAPTER ONE.......................................................................................................................................1

1.0 Introduction........................................................................................................................................1

1.1 Background to the Study....................................................................................................................1

1.2 Problem Statement...........................................................................................................................2

1.3 Objectives of the study.......................................................................................................................2

1.3.2 Specific Objectives..........................................................................................................................2

1.4 Scope of the study............................................................................................................................3

1.5 Significance of the study....................................................................................................................3

CHAPTER TWO......................................................................................................................................4

LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................................................4

2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Online shopping in developed countries.............................................................................................4

2.2.1 Effect of online shopping in developed countries............................................................................5

2.2.2 Online shopping implementation in United States...........................................................................6

2.2.3 Online implementation in Nigeria...................................................................................................7

2.2.4 Technologies that can be used.........................................................................................................7

2.3 Related Systems.................................................................................................................................8

2.3.1 E-Bay...............................................................................................................................................8

2.3.2 Amazon...........................................................................................................................................9

2.3.3 Kaymu...........................................................................................................................................10

2.3.4 Online auctions system..................................................................................................................11

2.3.7 E-booking system..........................................................................................................................12

2.3.10 Network marketing system..........................................................................................................15

2.3.13 Comparison between previous system and system proposed.......................................................17

2.4 Conclusion........................................................................................................................................18

CHAPTER THREE................................................................................................................................19

METHODOLOGY.................................................................................................................................19

3.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................19

3.2 System Study Tools and Techniques................................................................................................19

3.2.1 Interview........................................................................................................................................19

3.3 System Analysis...............................................................................................................................20

3.4 System Design..................................................................................................................................21

3.5 System Implementation....................................................................................................................21

3.5.1 Implementation Tools....................................................................................................................21

3.6 System Testing and Validation.........................................................................................................23

3.6.1 Unit Testing...................................................................................................................................23

3.6.2 Integration Testing.........................................................................................................................23

CHAPTER FOUR..................................................................................................................................24

SYSTEM STUDY ANALYSIS AND DESIGN.....................................................................................24

4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................24

4.2 System Study................................................................................................................................24

4.3 System Analysis.............................................................................................................................24

4.3.1 User Requirements.........................................................................................................................24

4.3.2 Functional Requirements...............................................................................................................25

4.3.3 Non-Functional Requirements.......................................................................................................25

4.4 System Design...............................................................................................................................26

4.4.1 Architectural Design of the System...............................................................................................26