EAN Product Lookup Web Interface

This project offers a web interface for searching product references using an EAN (European Article Number). It pulls product details from a MySQL database and employs the Barcode Lookup API to obtain product specifics from various retailers.

Features

Search by EAN: Users can input the EAN to access product details.
MySQL Integration: Retrieves product reference, description, price, and other relevant data from a MySQL database.
Barcode Lookup API: Leverages the Barcode Lookup API to pull product details from diverse stores.
Display Product Info: Showcases product reference, description, price, and an accompanying image.
Display Store Prices: Enumerates product prices from multiple stores in various currencies (USD, GBP, EUR) juxtaposed with a reference price.

Installation

Ensure ASP.NET Core is installed on your system.
Clone the repository:
```
git clone [repository-link]
```
Navigate to the repository directory:
```
cd [repository-name]
```
Set up your MySQL database and revise the connectionString in the SearchEan method to match your settings.
Replace the api_key in the SearchStores method with your Barcode Lookup API key.
Launch the application:
```
dotnet run
```
Open your preferred web browser and head to http://localhost:5000.

Usage

Input the desired product's EAN in the given field.
Press the search button.
Examine the product details and contrast prices across different retailers.

Dependencies

ASP.NET Core Razor Pages: Powers the web interface.
MySql.Data: Enables MySQL database interactions.
Newtonsoft.Json: Assists in parsing JSON responses from the Barcode Lookup API.

Contributing

Pull requests are wholeheartedly encouraged. For substantial alterations, please initiate an issue first to deliberate on your intended modifications.

License

MIT

cescofors75 / EAN-Product-Lookup-Web-Interface