Online Auctions on OFBiz

Apache OFBiz is a popular and fast evolving enterprise solutions framework. While the framework can be extended in many ways, the project provides some very useful functionality out of the box for application areas such as ERP, CRM, eCommerce, etc. Over the last several years it has earned the reputation of a robust framework that can scale from small organizations to very large enterprises. It is also a top level Apache Foundation project providing greater visibility and an ever increasing number of developers in the eco-system.

Perhaps the most interesting part from a developers point of view is the breadth and depth of technology one can experience working with OFBiz. Being a enterprise class framework, it has many best practices included while keeping the structure very simple for rapid customization or extensions. The initial learning curve may be considered a little steep, but that more than compensates for 4GL level productivity one can achieve with the framework.

More details on OFBiz can be found at http://ofbiz.apache.org/

This project is about developing an application module for OFBiz to provide eBay like functionality. Users should be able to sign up and review product listing in auctions. Sellers should be able to list products into suitable catalogs, pick the right auction type, payment methods etc. Buyers can bid of the listed products and bidding tools such as auto bidder etc. However, unlike eBay, it is likely to be a set of usage scenarios within enterprises where in seller is one enterprise while buyers can be many. The module should support such customizations easily. The detailed requirements of the modules, design and data model would be capture in the project documentation.

Technologies you should be familiar with
Java, XML, HTML, SQL, Javascript

Quick links to tutorials & getting started material
Initial setup guide
Core framework overview guide