Are you trying to learn how to build your own PHP shopping cart system? Do you need quick guidance and support while doing it? You're in the right place.

Google defines the word "system" as a set of connected parts forming a complex whole. We say this "PHP shopping cart source code" is a "system" because of that definition.dat

Each module of this source code is designed to be very simple and easy to understand. It is based on our step-by-step CRUD tutorials, like this one.

You will be able to build a complex web application before you know it. You'll never get lost. It is your advantage. You can use the same knowledge to build another type of web application.

We are here to help you in anything you do not understand in this source code.

Download and learn how this PHP Shopping Cart System was made. Technologies used include PHP, MySQL, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, HTML5, Object-oriented programming and more.

This project is not perfect. It is designed to be simple. This is a very good starting point of your development.

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Contents of this post include:

1.0 Source Code Overview
2.0 Output Preview
3.0 Is This Code For Me?
4.0 Pre-Requisites
5.0 Cart Data Storage
6.0 Database Design
7.0 File Structure
8.0 What People Say
9.0 Features List & Download
10.0 Simple Set Up
11.0 Thanks For Your Help!
12.0 Related Source Codes
13.0 Get In Touch

1.0 Source Code Overview

This source code will enable you to make your own PHP shopping cart system. This source code is a very good starting point if you're trying to build your own 'PHP Shopping Cart Source Code' from scratch and add some more complex features later.

This is because the basis of this source code is our step by step and easy to understand tutorial. Specifically this tutorial: PHP, MySQL, and OOP CRUD Tutorial – Step by Step Guide!

The system looks simple. But I assure you that when you study the source code, you will learn a lot of useful PHP coding techniques.

Some include Ordering and inventory features, PayPal integration, web page content management, product management, variation, collecting, and storing customer messages on your own database, admin restrictions, and more! You can see the detailed list of features in section 9.0 below.

2.0 Output Preview

Below are some screenshots of our script’s output. You can click an image to view the larger version of it. Use the left and right arrow to navigate through the screenshots.

Please note that the following images are just output previews. New features might be added already the time you are reading this.

Output preview when customer is not logged in.

Output preview when customer is logged in.

Output preview when admin / merchant is logged in.

3.0 Is This Code For Me?

The source code in this page is NOT for you if:

• You are already an expert in PHP & MySQL programming.
• You have a lot of time to code the listed features of our PHP shopping cart source code
• You are not that interested in learning PHP & MySQL programming.

But, this SOURCE CODE is FOR YOU if:

• You want to SAVE a significant amount of development time.
• You want to develop your own PHP Shopping Cart Source Code from scratch.
• You determined to learn how to make a this web application feature in PHP & MySQL.
• You need some guidance in learning about this script (I'll personally support you & answer your questions)

But if you are an expert in PHP & MySQL programming and would like to take a look at our code, please do so! We’d love to hear your response and great insights! The comments section below is always open for anyone with questions and suggestions.

4.0 Pre-Requisites

Before you download, make sure you have basic understanding of these topics:

a. PHP, MySQL & OOP CRUD Tutorial - Step By Step Guide!
b. Apache .htaccess RewriteRule Examples with PHP
c. PHP, MySQL & AJAX CRUD Tutorial - Step By Step Guide!

5.0 Cart Data Storage

This source code takes advantage of PHP SESSIONS, PHP COOKIES and MySQL when storing cart data.

• We use PHP COOKIES to save the site visitor's user_id locally.
• We use PHP SESSIONS as back up just in case cookies are disabled in the user's browser.
• We use MySQL to store cart items in the database.
• This way, cart items can be resurrected even if the user closed his browser, logged out or logged in another computer.

Here's the logic:

IF cookies are enabled, AND if user is logged in, we save 'session user_id' to 'user_id variable'. The value of 'user_id variable' is very important because we use it to save 'user_id' both in PHP 'cookie' and 'session'.

IF cookies are enabled, AND if user is not logged in, AND if user already have a 'cookie user_id' token, we save 'cookie user_id' to 'user_id variable'.

IF cookies are enabled, AND if user is not logged in, AND if 'cookie user_id' is not set (it means, visitor never used the cart before), we get new token as 'user_id variable' value.

IF cookies are enabled, AND user is logged in OR not logged in, we set 'cookie user_id' and 'session user_id' with the final 'user_id variable' value. This will retrieve the cart data with the same 'user_id' from MySQL database.

IF cookies are disabled, AND user is logged in, we maintain 'session user_id'.

IF cookies are disabled, AND user is not logged in, we get new token and save it to 'session user_id'.

Important Note: The statements above can be understood more clearly if you will see the code implementation on /config/core.php line 26 onwards.

6.0 Database Design

Our database name will be "shop_cart_complete", and we will have twelve (12) tables.

7.0 File Structure

The following folders and files are included in the source code. It will have more meaning if you will see the code inside the folders and files.
├─ admin/
├─── category.php
├─── change_order_status.php
├─── change_password.php
├─── create_category.php
├─── create_page.php
├─── create_product.php
├─── create_user.php
├─── create_variation.php
├─── delete_category.php
├─── delete_image.php
├─── delete_message.php
├─── delete_page.php
├─── delete_pdf.php
├─── delete_product.php
├─── delete_user.php
├─── delete_variation.php
├─── layout_foot.php
├─── layout_head.php
├─── login_checker.php
├─── navigation.php
├─── order_history.php
├─── paging.php
├─── read_categories_template.php
├─── read_categories.php
├─── read_inactive_products.php
├─── read_message.php
├─── read_messages_template.php
├─── read_messages.php
├─── read_one_order.php
├─── read_orders_template.php
├─── read_orders.php
├─── read_pages_template.php
├─── read_products_sorted_by_fields.php
├─── read_products_template.php
├─── read_products.php
├─── read_users_template.php
├─── read_users.php
├─── search_categories.php
├─── search_messages.php
├─── search_orders.php
├─── search_pages.php
├─── search_products.php
├─── search_users.php
├─── settings.php
├─── update_category.php
├─── update_page.php
├─── update_product.php
├─── update_user.php
├─── update_variation.php
├─── variations.php
├─ config/
├─── core.php
├─── database.php
├─ dev/
├─── shop_cart_complete.sql
├─── readme.txt
├─ images/
├─ libs/
├─── css/
├────── bootstrap/
├────── font-awesome/
├────── admin.css
├────── user.css
├─── js/
├────── bootstrap-image-gallery/
├────── jquery-ui/
├────── responsive-filemanager/
├────── tinymce/
├────── bootbox.min.js
├────── custom-script.js
├────── jquery.js
├─── php/
├────── php-mailer/
├────── pw-hashing/
├────── paypal_checkout.php
├────── utils.php
├─ objects/
├─── cart_item.php
├─── category.php
├─── message.php
├─── order_item.php
├─── order.php
├─── page.php
├─── product_image.php
├─── product_pdf.php
├─── product.php
├─── setting.php
├─── user.php
├─── variation.php
├─ uploads/
├─── images/
├─── pdfs/
├─ .htaccess
├─ add_to_cart.php
├─ cart.php
├─ category.php
├─ change_password.php
├─ checkout.php
├─ contact.php
├─ delete_cookie.php
├─ edit_profile.php
├─ add_to_cart.php
├─ cart.php
├─ category.php
├─ change_password.php
├─ checkout.php
├─ contact.php
├─ delete_cookie.php
├─ edit_profile.php
├─ empty_cart.php
├─ forgot_password.php
├─ info.php
├─ layout_foot.php
├─ layout_head.php
├─ load_variation.php
├─ login_checker.php
├─ login.php
├─ logout.php
├─ navigation.php
├─ orders.php
├─ page.php
├─ paging.php
├─ place_order.php
├─ product.php
├─ products.php
├─ read_one_order.php
├─ read_products_sorted_by_fields.php
├─ read_products_template.php
├─ register.php
├─ remove_from_cart.php
├─ reset_password.php
├─ search.php
├─ update_quantity.php
├─ navigation.php
├─ verify.php

8.0 What People Say

Here are some of the things people say about our source code downloads.

9.0 Features List & Download

10.0 Simple Set Up

You can run this source code successfully with few easy steps.

10.1 Run the Home Page

I assume you are installing this source code on localhost. Go to this link: http://localhost/CodeOfaNinja/ShoppingCartPhpMySqlComplete/

You will seen an error, that's why we need to do the following steps.

1. In your PhpMyAdmin, create a database with a name "shop_cart_complete".

2. Import the "shop_cart_complete.sql" SQL file from the "dev" folder.

3. Change rewrite base directory in line 7 of .htaccess file.

RewriteBase /CodeOfaNinja/ShoppingCartPhpMySqlComplete/

4. Configure $home_url in line 72 of /config/core.php

$home_url="http://localhost/CodeOfaNinja/ShoppingCartPhpMySqlComplete/";

5. Configure database in /config/database.php, example settings would look like:

6. Try to login by running login.php

http://localhost/CodeOfaNinja/ShoppingCartPhpMySqlComplete/login

Use the following login credentials.

Admin Section Login
Username: [email protected]
Password: [email protected]

Customer Account Login
Username: [email protected]
Password: [email protected]

10.2 How To Set Up / Enable Auto Return?

With Auto Return for PayPal Website Payments, your buyers are redirected back to your site immediately after clicking the Pay button on the Payment Confirmation page.

Your buyers enjoy a streamlined checkout experience and are returned back to your site quickly!

1. Enable Auto Return In Your Test / Sandbox Account.

1. Log into https://developer.paypal.com
2. Click Applications
3. Click Sandbox accounts
4. Expand the account in question
5. Click Sandbox site
6. Login to the test account
7. Copy and paste "https://www.sandbox.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_profile-website-payments" into your browser
8. Enable Auto Return and click Save
9. Enter the Auto Return URL and click Save

[Reference]

2. Setting Up Auto Return On Your Official / Real PayPal Account

1. Log in and click the Profile subtab under My Account.
2. Click the Website Payment Preferences link under Selling Preferences.
3. Click the On radio button to enable Auto Return.
4. Enter the Return URL. Note: You must meet the Return URL requirements in order to set up Auto Return. Learn more about Return URL.

[Reference]

3. How To Disable Sandbox Mode?

This source code is in sandbox mode by default, it means any PayPal transactions are for testing purposes only. To disable the PayPal Sandbox mode:

Open /libs/php/paypal_checkout.php

Change line 51, from

$form='<form id="paypal_checkout" action="https://www.sandbox.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post">';

to

$form='<form id="paypal_checkout" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post">';

Change the email address (line 5) to your real PayPal account email address. Payment will be sent to the specified PayPal account.

10.3 How To Make TinyMCE File Manager / File Browser Work?

1. Change line 71 of /libs/js/responsive_filemanager/filemanager/config/config.php

'upload_dir' => '/YOUR_ROOT_DIRECTORY/libs/js/responsive_filemanager/source/',

2. Change line 42-43 of /admin/layout_foot.php

external_filemanager_path:"/YOUR_ROOT_DIRECTORY/libs/js/responsive_filemanager/filemanager/",
external_plugins: { "filemanager" : "/YOUR_ROOT_DIRECTORY/libs/js/responsive_filemanager/filemanager/plugin.min.js"},

10.4 Some More Notes

1. This system works with PHP 5.5+

2. Rewrite module must be enable in your apache server (this is enabled by default in most web servers and localhost)

11.0 Thanks For Your Help!

YES! The shopping cart system source code is now available! Thanks for all the pre-orders and support! More features and enhancements will be added in the future.

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13.0 Get In Touch

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