Authors: Aditya Phad, Shubajit Avachite, Sujal Jadhav, Rugved Gunvante
Abstract: An online auction system developed using Python provides a digital platform where users can buy and sell items through competitive bidding. The project utilizes Python for backend logic, ensuring efficient handling of user data, bids, and auction processes. It typically includes features like user registration, login authentication, and item listing. Sellers can upload product details, while buyers can place bids in real time. The system manages bid validation to ensure only higher bids are accepted. A timer mechanism is implemented to automatically close auctions after a specified duration. The highest bidder at the end of the auction is declared the winner. Data is often stored using databases such as SQLite or MySQL for persistence. The project emphasizes security, fairness, and user-friendly interaction. Overall, it demonstrates practical a pplication of Python in building scalable web-based systems.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19589768
