ACE Shopping

GitHub Repository for ACE Shopping

Project Scope

The ACE Shopping Program simulates an online shopping platform designed to provide an interactive and user-friendly experience. By replicating key e-commerce functionalities, this project allows users to browse products, manage a shopping cart, and enjoy engaging features like discounts and a “Lucky Spin” game.

My Role

This project was a collaborative effort between my friend and me, developed using Tkinter. As the primary contributor, I took responsibility for designing and implementing the entire application. I created the user interface with Tkinter, coded all core functionalities, and integrated special features such as the Lucky Spin game, event-based discounts, and sorting options. Additionally, I developed the flowchart to visualise the program’s logic, customised the GUI with PIL for enhanced visuals, and ensured the application was interactive and user-friendly.

While my partner contributed ideas during the planning phase, I took the lead in turning those concepts into a fully functional and polished program.

Work Process

Design and Development

1. Core Functionalities:

   • Built a shopping cart system that allows users to add, remove, and view items seamlessly.
   • Designed a discount application system with transparent and user-friendly visuals.
   • Implemented a search bar for quickly locating products by name or ID.
   • Added sorting options to organise products by categories or prices.

2. GUI Design:

   • Developed an intuitive interface using Tkinter, featuring organised frames for:
     • Product categories.
     • Shopping cart.
     • Discount options.
   • Enhanced visuals with custom images and dynamic buttons using PIL.

3. Special Features:

   • Integrated a “Lucky Spin” game to make the shopping experience engaging and fun.
   • Developed event-based discounts for dynamic promotional offers.

Flowchart

The flowchart below outlines the logical structure and functionality of the ACE Shopping Program:

Logical Flow of ACE Shopping Program

Screenshots

Homepage

Homepage UI

Cart

Cart UI

Sorting Options

Sorting UI

Lucky Spin Feature

Lucky Spin UI

Payment Page

Payment UI

Outcome Achieved

• Delivered a fully functional e-commerce simulation program with interactive features.
• Created a polished and intuitive GUI using Tkinter, providing an engaging user experience.
• Successfully implemented custom features like the Lucky Spin game, event-based discounts, and powerful search functionality.
• Designed a comprehensive flowchart to visualise the program’s logic and workflow.
• Received positive feedback for its engaging design and innovative features.

Technologies Used

• Python: Core programming language for logic and functionality.
• Tkinter: Library for GUI development.
• Python Imaging Library (PIL): For custom images and visual enhancements.
• SVG: Used for creating a detailed flowchart visualising program logic.

Future Enhancements

• Implement a backend to process orders and manage user authentication.
• Add JavaScript or Python-based validations to improve interactivity.
• Include a database for storing user data and order history.
• Enhance the Lucky Spin game with additional gamification elements.
• Optimise for better responsiveness on smaller screens.