My E-Commerce Site

Welcome to My E-Commerce Site! This is a fully functional online store where users can browse products, add them to their cart, and complete purchases. The site is designed with a focus on user experience, scalability, and security.

Features

• Product Catalog: Browse a wide variety of products with detailed descriptions, images, and pricing.
• Search and Filter: Easily search for products or filter them by categories, price, or ratings.
• Shopping Cart: Add products to your cart and view them at any time.
• User Authentication: Secure user registration, login, and account management.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js,vite, Bootstrap, CSS
• Backend: Node.js,
• Deployment: Deployed on Vercel

Installation

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Node.js: Make sure you have Node.js installed on your machine.
• MongoDB/PostgreSQL: Ensure you have a database instance running.

Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/durgeshgadekar/my-e-commerce-site.git
   cd my-e-commerce-site

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install
   cd client
   npm install

3. Run the Application:

   npm run dev

   This will start both the server and the client.

4. Access the App:

https://my-e-commers-site-bkcp.vercel.app/

Usage

• Browse Products: Navigate through different categories or search for specific products.
• Add to Cart: Click on "Add to Cart" to add items to your shopping cart.
• Checkout: Go to the cart page and proceed to checkout using your preferred payment method.
• Manage Account: Log in to view your profile, manage your account settings, and view order history.

Project Structure

• client/: Contains the React frontend code.
• server/: Contains the Express backend code.
• models/: Database models for MongoDB/PostgreSQL.
• routes/: API routes for handling backend requests.
• controllers/: Contains the business logic for handling requests.
• middleware/: Custom middleware for handling authentication, errors, etc.

Deployment

To deploy this application:

1. Set up a production environment on a platform like AWS, Heroku, or Netlify.

2. Update environment variables with production credentials.

3. Build the frontend:

   cd client
   npm run build

4. Deploy the application by following the specific platform's deployment instructions.

Future Enhancements

• Wishlist: Allow users to save items for later purchase.
• Product Reviews: Enable users to leave reviews and ratings on products.
• Admin Dashboard: Create an admin panel to manage products, orders, and users.
• Multi-language Support: Add support for multiple languages.

Acknowledgements

• React.js: For providing an excellent framework for building the frontend.
• **Platzi fake /api