Online order processing

[alexr]

Could anyone point me to any resources where I could learn to implement an order processing page? I've really never done anything like this before, so anything ranging from how to make a shopping cart to how to use PayPal and credit cards for purchasing. Thanks a lot!

-Alex

[meesa]

Just google, "How to make a store with Paypal" or "Using Google Shopping Cart" and you should get your answers.

[Patrick]

First, you need to determine what exactly you want the system to do. I'm guessing that you want to be able to input products and send the order to a credit card processor.
In order to do this, you'll need to create a database. Inside that database, you will need to create one table that lists products and prices, another for user authentication, and a third to list individual orders and the customers who placed them.
After the database is organized, create the PHP code that interfaces between the user's browser and the back-end database. I would highly recommend reading PHP.net's MySQL function list, available as a Related Link below this text.
Finally, you will need to create code that will interface with your credit card processor. This could be as simple as a custom PayPal link, or could involve interfacing directly with a credit card acceptor.

[rkrause]

Or you could just signup for Google Checkout or Paypal and use their "create products button" interface.

Ryan.