TIW-HTML Project Overview

The TIW-HTML repository contains a web application developed using Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, created for the "Tecnologie Informatiche per il Web" course at Politecnico di Milano. Below is a detailed description of its structure and features for inclusion in the README:

Key Features

1. Backend Development:

   • The backend is developed using Java Servlets.
   • JDBC is used for database interactions, specifically with a MySQL database.

2. Frontend Development:

   • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are used to create a responsive and interactive user interface.
   • The front end includes static pages and form handling to interact with the backend.

3. Project Structure:

   • The src/main directory contains the Java source code.
   • Web content including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files are placed in the WebContent directory.

4. Build and Dependency Management:

   • Managed using Maven, with dependencies defined in the pom.xml file.
   • Ensures consistent project builds and simplifies dependency management.

5. Development Tools:

   • Configured for use with IntelliJ IDEA, as indicated by the .idea directory.
   • .gitignore is used to manage untracked files and directories.

Setup and Usage

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mouadhltifi/TIW-HTML.git
   cd TIW-HTML

2. Database Setup:

   • Import the provided database dump (if available) into your MySQL database.

3. Build and Run the Application:

   • Build the project using Maven:

     mvn clean install

   • Deploy the application on a Tomcat server:

     mvn tomcat7:run

   • Access the application at http://localhost:8080.

Interface Overview

• Login Page: Allows users to log in or register.
• Home Page: Displays available products or services.
• Product Pages: Provide detailed information about individual products.
• Cart and Checkout: Manage user purchases and process orders.