Checkout

Certainly! Here's a documentation for the checkout in your e-commerce script:

1: Cart Summary:

• After adding products to the cart, users can proceed to the checkout page.
• On the checkout page, users can view a summary of the cart items, including the product details, quantity, and subtotal.
• The total price of the cart is displayed, taking into account the selected currency and conversion rates if applicable.

2: User Authentication:

• If the user is logged in, their shipping addresses are fetched from the database.
• The user can see a list of their saved addresses, including a single default address.
• The default address is pre-selected, but the user can choose a different address if desired.
• The user has the option to add or delete addresses in their account settings.

3: Guest Shipping Details:

• If the user is not logged in, they can enter their shipping details directly on the checkout page.
• The guest user can provide their shipping address, contact information, and any additional details required for shipping.

4: Selecting Payment Option:

• Pay by Credit Card: After providing shipping details, users can securely pay using their credit card information. Once entered, the payment is processed electronically, confirming the order.

• Cash on Delivery: After providing shipping details, users have the option to pay with cash upon delivery. This method allows for payment flexibility and convenience as users pay the delivery person when the order arrives.

5: Placing the Order:

• Once the user has selected the payment option, they can proceed to place the order.
• Upon order placement, the user receives an email confirmation containing the order details.
• The order details, including the purchased products, shipping address, payment method, and total price, are displayed to the user on the order confirmation page.
• Additionally, users now have the option to apply a coupon code for discounts before finalizing their order. Users can enter the coupon code during the checkout process to avail of applicable discounts.

6: Order Management and Fulfillment:

After placing the order, the order details are stored in the database for future reference and order management. The admin dashboard provides to manage and fulfill orders, including updating order statuses, tracking shipments, and generating invoices if applicable.