WebShopMVC — ASP.NET Core MVC eCommerce Application (.NET 10)

Overview

WebShopMVC is a full-stack eCommerce application built with C# and .NET 10, using ASP.NET Core MVC, SQL Server, and Entity Framework Core (Code-First).
It includes authentication and authorization with ASP.NET Identity, an admin area for managing catalog content, and complete shopping cart and checkout workflows.

The project is structured with a clean, maintainable architecture, emphasizing clear separation of concerns, predictable data workflows, and an extensible codebase.

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Tech Stack

• C# / .NET 10
• ASP.NET Core MVC
• SQL Server
• Entity Framework Core (Code-First + Migrations)
• ASP.NET Identity
• Razor Views
• LINQ
• Dependency Injection

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Key Features

• Authentication and authorization with ASP.NET Identity (registration, login, role-based access)
• Admin area for managing products, categories, and images
• Product catalog workflows with structured CRUD operations
• Shopping cart with persistence (session-based and/or user-based, depending on configuration)
• Checkout workflow with order creation and storage
• Filtering, sorting, and pagination using LINQ
• Database migrations and relational modeling using Entity Framework Core
• Layered structure with repository and service layers for maintainable data access and business logic

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Architecture

• MVC structure with clear controller/view separation
• Repository and service layers to isolate business logic and persistence
• Centralized configuration via Program.cs and appsettings.json
• Modular folder structure for clarity and maintainability

Note: This project applies Clean Architecture principles where they improve maintainability and separation, while keeping implementation practical and easy to follow in an MVC application.

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How to Run (Local Setup)

Prerequisites

• .NET SDK 10
• SQL Server (local or Docker)
• (Optional) Visual Studio 2022 or Rider

Steps

1. Clone the repository
   git clone https://github.com/alanracic/WebShopMVC.git

2. Configure the connection string in appsettings.json

3. Apply migrations and create the database
   dotnet ef database update

4. Run the application
   dotnet run

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Project Structure (High-Level)

• Areas/Admin — admin controllers and views
• Controllers — user-facing MVC controllers
• Data — database context, migrations, persistence setup
• Models — domain models / entities
• Repositories — data-access layer abstractions and implementations
• Services — business logic and workflows
• Views — Razor UI

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Skills Demonstrated

C# · .NET 10 · ASP.NET Core MVC · SQL Server · Entity Framework Core · ASP.NET Identity · LINQ · Dependency Injection · Repository Pattern · Razor Views · Web application architecture

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Status

Actively maintained and iteratively improved as part of a professional .NET portfolio, with emphasis on clean structure, reliable data workflows, and production-oriented patterns.