The Client requested -

A web site that directly pulls data from their existing Stock database (SQL server) and provides multiple ways for existing customers to see detailed technical specifications and photos.  

Challenges

• A stock item can be identified in multiple ways.  The site allows users to search by -
  • Make / Model
  • The client's own part number
  • An OEM code - each item can have multiple codes
• Some information is publicly available, some is only shown to registered customers.
  • Registration requests have to be approved within the back office system.  The site sends an email alerting staff that there is a new registration request.
• The stock data is hosted on Microsoft Azure.
  • The web site is hosted on an Azure web app service
• Robust security is required in order to protect customer's details
  • The web app was written as a Server side app in .Net Blazor and uses Telerik controls for Blazor.