Store Application (JavaFX + MongoDB)

This project is a simple desktop store application built using:

• Java
• JavaFX (GUI framework)
• MongoDB (database)

It demonstrates a full-stack desktop architecture with authentication, product browsing, cart management, and review features.

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Project Overview

The application connects to a MongoDB database named:

Store_Application

It contains two main collections:

LoginInfo

Each document represents a user:

• Username
• Password
• boughtProducts (array of purchased items)

Products

Each document represents a product:

• Name
• Price
• Brand
• Category
• ImageID
• itemsLeft
• reviews (array of user reviews)

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Authentication System

When the application starts, the user is directed to the Login / Sign Up screen.

Login Flow

• Enter username and password
• Credentials are validated against MongoDB
• If authentication fails → access is denied

Sign Up Flow

• New users can register via the Sign Up page
• A new document is created in the LoginInfo collection
• After registration, the user is redirected to the main store page

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Main Features

Product Browsing

• View all products in the store
• Filter by category:
  • Makeup
  • Cars
  • Clothes
  • Laptops
  • Cellphones
  • And more

Search System

• Search bar allows partial name matching
• Displays relevant products dynamically

Product Details

Clicking on a product shows:

• Full product information from MongoDB
• Available stock
• Reviews

Cart System

• Add products to cart
• Stored in boughtProducts array inside user document

Reviews

• Users can write product reviews
• Reviews are stored in MongoDB under each product

Exit Flow

• Sign Out returns user to login page
• Exit button closes the application

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How to Run the Project

Required Tools

Before running the project, install:

• MongoDB Community Server
  https://www.mongodb.com/download-center#community

• MongoDB Java Driver (v3.12.14)
  https://jar-download.com/?search_box=mongo-java-driver

• Scene Builder (for JavaFX UI editing)
  http://gluonhq.com/products/scene-builder/

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MongoDB Setup

Follow official installation guides:

• Windows: https://docs.mongodb.com/manual/tutorial/install-mongodb-on-windows/
• Linux: https://docs.mongodb.com/manual/administration/install-on-linux/
• macOS: https://docs.mongodb.com/manual/tutorial/install-mongodb-on-os-x/

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JavaFX + Scene Builder Setup

Integrate Scene Builder with your IDE:

• Eclipse: http://code.makery.ch/library/javafx-8-tutorial/part1/
• IntelliJ IDEA: https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/opening-fxml-files-in-javafx-scene-builder.html
• NetBeans: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/scene-builder-2/work-with-java-ides/sb-with-nb.htm

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Add MongoDB Driver to Project

In IntelliJ IDEA:

File → Project Structure → Libraries → + → Select JAR file

Add:

mongo-java-driver-3.12.14.jar

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Screenshots

Login & Sign Up

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Main Product Page

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MongoDB Collections

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Key Concepts Demonstrated

• JavaFX GUI Development
• MongoDB Integration with Java
• Authentication System
• Role-based user flow (basic structure)
• CRUD operations
• Embedded search functionality
• Cart & review system
• MVC-style project organization

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