ZStore.Net

Project Overview

ZStore.Net provides a robust and scalable solution for online stores, built with ASP.NET Core MVC and Entity Framework for clean separation of concerns and simplified database interactions with MS SQL. CI/CD pipelines support continuous development and deployment for quick feature releases and bug fixes.

Features

• ✓Product management — create, update, and manage listings, categories, and inventory
• ✓Order management — track orders from placement to delivery
• ✓User authentication — secure login and registration with role-based access control
• ✓Admin panel — manage users, products, and orders through a dedicated dashboard
• ✓CI/CD pipeline — automated builds and deployments on every merge

Challenges

• •Designing a clean MVC structure that stays maintainable as features grow
• •Configuring Entity Framework migrations for smooth schema evolution
• •Setting up a reliable CI/CD pipeline for consistent deployments

Solution

Applied ASP.NET Core MVC with clear controller/service/repository layers. Used Entity Framework Code-First migrations. Git Flow with a CI/CD pipeline ensures every merge to main triggers an automated build and deploy.

Architecture

MVC application with a service layer abstracting business logic from controllers. Entity Framework handles ORM and migrations. Docker containerizes the app; CI/CD pipeline automates testing and deployment.

Results & Impact

• ✓Clean MVC structure makes feature additions straightforward
• ✓Automated CI/CD pipeline eliminates manual deployment steps
• ✓Docker ensures consistent runtime across environments