Abstract: With the rapid development of e-commerce, coupons have become an important promotional tool for mall development. This article investigates the design and development of a PHP mall coupon system, aiming to provide a highly efficient coupon management system for malls.
With the rapid advancement of internet technologies, e-commerce has become the dominant mode of shopping. To meet customer demands and enhance user experience, malls typically offer various promotional activities, with coupons being a cost-effective and easy-to-use promotional tool widely favored by malls. This article explores the design and development of a PHP mall coupon system, evaluating its functionality, scalability, security, and performance, to assist malls in creating an efficient coupon management system.
Before designing and developing the PHP mall coupon system, it is essential to analyze its functional requirements. Based on the characteristics of the mall and the needs of users, the system should include the following core functionalities:
In the design and development of the PHP mall coupon system, we used the MVC (Model-View-Controller) design pattern. This approach separates the application into three main components: the Model (responsible for data logic), the View (responsible for presenting the interface), and the Controller (responsible for receiving user requests and invoking the relevant model and view).
For the development process, PHP and MySQL were used as the core technologies. PHP, an open-source scripting language, is platform-independent, easy to learn, and well-suited for developing mall systems. MySQL, a widely used open-source relational database management system, is highly efficient and reliable, making it ideal for storing and managing large volumes of coupon data.
After the system development was completed, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted, focusing on the following aspects:
Functionality: The system meets the basic needs of the mall, allowing users to easily redeem and use coupons. Administrators can efficiently manage and analyze coupon data. The system's interface is clean and user-friendly.
Scalability: The system uses the MVC design pattern, which results in low coupling between components, making it easier to extend and maintain. The modular design allows for adding or removing features according to changing requirements.
Security: The system implements various security measures, including user authentication, input validation, and encryption of user data, ensuring the protection of both user and mall data.
Performance: The system offers good response speed and concurrency capabilities. Performance optimization techniques, such as caching, database indexing, and other strategies, were used to enhance system performance.
Based on the research and evaluation of the PHP mall coupon system, the following conclusions were drawn:
Looking forward, the PHP mall coupon system will continue to evolve, offering more types of coupons and promotional methods, while enhancing system stability and user experience, providing malls with more efficient and intelligent coupon management services.