INTEX 2 Project

Overview

The INTEX 2 project is a comprehensive web application designed to offer a seamless online shopping experience for LEGO enthusiasts. Developed by Noah Haskett, Nya Croft, Jensen Hermansen, and Noah Hicks, this project showcases a robust and secure platform that leverages cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance user interaction and safety. This project came in 2nd place out of 60 groups within the Information Systems program at the BYU Marriott School of Business 2023-24.

Built With

• ASP.NET Core 8.0: Utilized for backend development, ensuring a powerful and efficient API.
• Entity Framework Core: Provides an advanced ORM framework synced with Azure SQL Database for fluid data operations.
• Microsoft Identity: Ensures robust authentication and user management.
• Azure Key Vault and Azure App Configuration: Secures application secrets and manages configuration effectively.
• Onnx Runtime: For implementing real-time machine learning predictions, enhancing both product recommendations and fraud detection.

Features

Security

• Implements OAuth with Google for secure and convenient user authentication.
• Enforces HTTPS, leveraging HSTS for enhanced security.
• Utilizes Azure Key Vault for secure storage of secrets and configuration in production.

Machine Learning

• Product Recommendations: Personalized recommendations using machine learning to suggest items based on user preferences and behaviors.
• Fraud Detection: Real-time prediction of fraudulent transactions using a machine learning model, ensuring the integrity of transactions.

User Roles

• Admin Users: Can manage products, users, and view detailed order information, including fraud predictions.
• Authenticated Users: Can make purchases, view orders, and manage their profiles.
• Guest Users: Can browse products and access general information without logging in.

Setup and Installation

Prerequisites

• .NET Core 8.0 SDK
• Azure Subscription (for deployment and services)
• Visual Studio 2019 or later

Running Locally

• Clone the repository from GitHub.
• Open the solution in Visual Studio.
• Restore NuGet packages.
• Update the appsettings.json with your local settings.
• Run the application using IIS Express.

Deployment

This application is deployed on Microsoft Azure, utilizing Azure App Services for web hosting and Azure SQL Database for data persistence. Steps for deployment include:

1. Set up Azure SQL Database and configure the connection strings.
2. Configure Azure App Services and optionally link to the GitHub repository for CI/CD.
3. Ensure all secrets and configuration settings are managed through Azure Key Vault or environment variables.

Authors

• Noah Haskett
• Nya Croft
• Jensen Hermansen
• Noah Hicks

This project not only demonstrates our capability to build functional and secure web applications but also our commitment to applying industry-standard practices and advanced technologies to solve real-world problems.