DEVELOPING AN ONLINE BOOKSTORE WITH A PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION FUNCTION

Abstract

Today, people are often too busy with their lives to take the time to visit a physical store and carefully choose products that suit their needs and preferences. In an era where technology has become deeply integrated into daily life, online shopping has not only become familiar to most but has also evolved into a common habit. Similarly, selling books online has become a natural progression. Creating an online bookstore is essential for both consumers and businesses. Consumers can easily browse and select books that suit their preferences, while businesses can expand their market reach, boost profits, and streamline management processes. This necessity gave rise to T-Book, a platform designed to maximize user convenience by offering features tailored to purchasing and managing business operations. T-Book’s core functionalities include buying and selling books, making payments, tracking orders, and processing shipments. Additionally, the platform allows bulk purchases at wholesale prices and deferred payments for company-affiliated customers. These features are built primarily using C# and the .NET Core framework, along with packages and libraries such as ASP.NET Core MVC, Entity Framework Core, and Identity Framework Core. Moreover, T-Book integrates a recommendation system using content-based filtering, which suggests products similar to those a user is currently viewing. This integration enhances the user experience, making T-Book more user-friendly while offering significant benefits for both consumers and businesses.