What is meant by Shopping cart?
The term "shopping cart" refers to a virtual function in online stores and e-commerce platforms that allows users to select and collect products before completing a purchase. The shopping cart acts as a temporary storage area for selected items that the customer intends to buy. It provides an overview of the items, including quantities, prices, and subtotals, and allows the customer to make changes, such as removing items or adjusting quantities, before finalizing the purchase.
Typical software functions in the area of "shopping cart":
- Product Management: Adding, removing, and updating products in the shopping cart.
- Price Calculation: Automatic calculation of the total cost, including taxes, shipping fees, and discounts.
- Save Functionality: Temporary saving of the shopping cart, even if the user leaves the website and returns later.
- Quantity Adjustment: Adjusting the quantities of products in the shopping cart.
- Wishlist Integration: Option to move products from the shopping cart to a wishlist.
- Availability Check: Real-time check of the availability of products in the shopping cart.
- Discount Codes: Entry and application of discount codes and vouchers directly in the shopping cart.
- Checkout Function: Redirecting to the checkout to complete the purchase.
- Multiple Currencies: Support for various currencies depending on the user's location.
- Security: Encrypted storage of user data and transaction information to ensure data security.