This document provides an overview of e-commerce, including its definition, history, advantages, disadvantages, and types. E-commerce involves buying and selling of products or services over electronic systems like the internet. It has grown since the 1980s with credit cards and ATMs. There are several advantages like faster transactions, 24/7 access, and lower costs. However, there are also disadvantages like uncertain quality and delays. The main types of e-commerce are business to business, business to consumer, consumer to business, and consumer to consumer.