Online Shopping Systemвђ“database Design ~ Bhupal Blogs Apr 2026

System checks StockQuantity before allowing an "Add to Cart" action.

To maintain a clean data structure, the following table relationships are essential: 1. User & Identity UserID (PK), Email , PasswordHash , CreatedAt .

This paper outlines the architectural framework and database schema for a modern Online Shopping System. It focuses on scalability, data integrity, and the relational mapping required to handle complex e-commerce workflows. I. Executive Summary System checks StockQuantity before allowing an "Add to

OrderItemID , OrderID (FK), ProductID (FK), Quantity , PriceAtPurchase .

💡 A successful database design separates "current state" (Inventory) from "historical record" (Order Items) to ensure financial accuracy. If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know: Do you need the SQL Create Table scripts? This paper outlines the architectural framework and database

OrderID , UserID (FK), OrderDate , TotalAmount , Status (Pending/Shipped/Delivered).

Note: PriceAtPurchase is vital to preserve historical data if the product price changes later. IV. Design Considerations Design Considerations Apply indexes to SKU

Apply indexes to SKU , UserEmail , and OrderDate for fast lookups.