Post by ddcpitt on Nov 27, 2012 15:08:44 GMT -5
For my final project, I am doing an online audio equipment store. I have two questions.
First is about the shopping cart. Is it acceptable to use session variables to store information regarding the contents of the cart, or should PHP cookies be used so the cart contents remain persistent through multiple browser sessions?
Second, I plan on having a store admin login where the store owner can manage inventory and view sales. Do I also need to have a user login where the customers can create an account so their address and payment information is on file, or is it acceptable to have customers enter that information each time they wish to purchase something, sort of like a permanent guest checkout?
Thank you!
First is about the shopping cart. Is it acceptable to use session variables to store information regarding the contents of the cart, or should PHP cookies be used so the cart contents remain persistent through multiple browser sessions?
Second, I plan on having a store admin login where the store owner can manage inventory and view sales. Do I also need to have a user login where the customers can create an account so their address and payment information is on file, or is it acceptable to have customers enter that information each time they wish to purchase something, sort of like a permanent guest checkout?
Thank you!
