Project Description:

This E-magazine Portal allows users to subscribe to online magazines and newsletters on a monthly or yearly basis. Admins can upload new editions in PDF format and manage subscribers. It includes a secure payment module, PDF viewer for reading without downloading, and analytics for tracking readership and subscriptions.

PPT and documentation provided with full explanation of architecture, modules, and implementation.

User Roles:

1. Admin:

• Upload/manage e-magazine editions
• Manage user subscriptions
• Track downloads and user activity
• Send email alerts on new editions

2. Subscriber:

• Register and log in
• Browse available magazines
• Subscribe to a magazine or plan
• Read magazines via inbuilt PDF viewer
• Track subscription status and renewal date

Core Features:

Magazine Management:

• Admin can upload PDFs with cover image and description
• Editions sorted by date, genre, and popularity
• Ability to preview before subscription

Subscription & Payment:

• Multiple plans (monthly/yearly/free trial)
• Payment integration using mock gateway
• Email alerts for subscription expiry

PDF Viewing & Download Control:

• Embedded viewer for online reading
• Download disabled to prevent sharing
• Watermarking PDFs for secure access

User Dashboard:

• View active subscriptions
• Access latest editions
• Renewal reminders

Database Collections (MongoDB):

• users
• magazines
• subscriptions
• payments
• notifications

PPT & Documentation Includes:

• Objective, features, and modules
• Collection schema diagrams
• Admin and user flow charts
• UI screenshots (PDF viewer, dashboard)
• Setup guide using Node.js and MongoDB

Optional Enhancements:

• Mobile app integration
• Push notifications for new editions
• Recommendation engine based on interest